Autism Live: 25 Things to Teach Your Kids
On today’s show Shannon gives the rundown on 22 things you can teach in the summer months to catch your child up and prepare them for success in the new school year.
00:00 Intro & Autism Live Mission
02:59 Summer Learning Opportunities for Kids
03:24 25 Skills to Teach Over the Summer
08:06 Overview of All 25 Life Skills
12:19 Skill #1: Building Reading Habits
18:01 Skill #2: Potty Training & Generalization
19:46 Skill #3: Making Math Fun
23:13 Skill #4: Swimming Safety & Skills
25:23 Skill #5: Teaching History Creatively
27:30 Skill #6: Exercise & Self-Regulation
29:28 Skill #7: Speech Practice with Tongue Twisters
32:21 Skill #8: Enjoying Museums with Sensory Needs
36:05 Skill #9: Live Music & Theater Skills
40:28 Skill #10–15: Cooking, Help, Social & Travel Skills
51:18 Skill #16–25: Daily Living, Independence & Confidence
1:05:58 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
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Autism Live: 25 Things to Teach Your Child During the Summer!
On today’s show Shannon gives the rundown on 22 things you can teach in the summer months to catch your child up and prepare them for success in the new school year.
Ask Dr Doreen: Romance, Dating and Relationships on the Spectrum
On today’s Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about romance, love, dating, and relationships for those on the spectrum.
00:00 Show Intro + Topic Overview (Dating on the Spectrum) 03:29 How to Watch, Submit Questions & Podcast Info
05:02 Teaching a 12-Year-Old About Dating (Where to Start)
07:17 Body Awareness, Privacy & Safety Basics
10:54 Real Risks of Missing Social Boundaries
13:36 Teaching Relationship Types & Social Rules
16:47 Consent Explained in Simple Terms
20:33 Boundaries in Dating (Inappropriate Behavior Example) 23:16 Short-Term Attention vs Real Relationships
25:56 Dating After Divorce (What to Disclose & When)
29:26 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Alignment
39:47 Teens Not Interested in Dating (Should You Push?)
41:47 Modern Dating Reality (Apps, Social Media)
45:37 Handling Rejection & Building Dating Skills
48:27 Dating Psychology: Resilience & Confidence
56:30 Balancing Safety vs Fear in Relationships
Link Tree
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Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858
The advice and opinions expressed by the host of Autism Live and her guests are meant solely as suggestion and should not be in any way construed as child-specific advice. Any choices you make in determining your child’s treatment are completely at your own discretion.
Check out our Podcast!
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203
Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast
Spotify:
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IHeartRadio.com
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Audible:
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Ask Dr. Doreen: Romance, Dating and Relationships on the Spectrum
On today’s Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about romance, love, dating, and relationships for those on the spectrum.
Autism Live: Preparing for Summertime Success (rebroadcast)
On today’s show Shannon Penrod, author of Autism: Parent to Parent, gives tips for making the summer a success for everyone. It has to be fun, but it can also be a great time to learn and grow while having fun!
Ask Dr. Doreen: Elopement (rebroadcast)
It is estimated that more than 50% of children on the autism spectrum are at risk for wandering away from there home and caregivers. The number one cause of death for children on the spectrum is drowning…after having eloped. The #2 cause of death for children on the spectrum is being struck by a car…after eloping. What can be done about this? How can parents keep their children safe? On today’s show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about elopement and how to teach safety to children.
Autism Live: Dr. Molly O’Shea
On today’s show Shannon welcomes Dr. Molly O’Shea to talk about water safety and the terrible statistics surrounding drowning and children on the spectrum. Goldfish Swim School has a new program to help swimmers be safe in and around the water. The jargon is Antecedent Modification
Ask Dr Doreen: How ABA can be beneficial for high functioning teens
On today’s show autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world about how ABA can be beneficial even for kiddos and teens who are considered “high functioning.”
00:00 Welcome + Show Intro
04:01 California Autism Budget Changes Explained
05:03 Proposed ABA Limits (25 Hour Cap, Diagnosis Requirement, Transport Limits)
06:18 Why These Changes Could Harm Kids
08:10 Medicaid Fraud & Impact on ABA Services
08:44 Urgent Call to Action (Contact Governor)
10:02 How to Speak Up & What to Say
12:24 Topic: ABA for “High Functioning” Kids & Teens
13:18 Parent Question: Is ABA a Waste of Time?
14:07 Why ABA Is Essential (Even for Higher Functioning Kids) 15:21 Different ABA Approaches Based on Needs
17:27 Teaching Social, Communication & Executive Skills
19:01 Choosing the Right ABA Provider
21:05 Common Misconceptions About ABA
23:00 Is 13 Too Late for ABA?
23:45 Why Teens Still Benefit from ABA
26:07 Does ABA Make a Real Difference Long-Term?
27:49 Real-Life Outcome Comparison (With vs Without ABA) 28:43 Why Early Intervention Matters
30:01 “Compound Interest” of ABA Learning Explained
33:31 When Parents Disagree About ABA
34:42 Understanding Resistance & Fear Around Therapy
36:35 Talking to Other Parents for Perspective
40:35 Is ABA Only for Nonverbal Kids?
40:57 Advanced Skills ABA Can Teach
44:04 What ABA Actually Looks Like (In Home & Clinic)
44:56 Why Early Sessions Can Look Challenging
46:41 Behind-the-Scenes ABA Video Series Mention
49:30 Rethinking Assumptions About ABA
50:21 “What Happens If You Do vs Don’t Try ABA?”
52:36 ABA Conference Highlights (San Francisco)
53:38 Importance of Intensity in ABA
55:05 Running a Quality ABA Program
56:21 Challenges Facing ABA Today
58:03 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude
59:06 Tomorrow’s Topic: Water Safety
59:29 Outro & Weekly ScheduleLink Tree
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Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858
The advice and opinions expressed by the host of Autism Live and her guests are meant solely as suggestion and should not be in any way construed as child-specific advice. Any choices you make in determining your child’s treatment are completely at your own discretion.
Check out our Podcast!
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203
Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg
IHeartRadio.com
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/
Audible:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ
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Ask Dr. Doreen: : What are the benefits of ABA for “high functioning” kiddos and teens?
On today’s show autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world about how ABA can be beneficial even for kiddos and teens who are considered “high functioning.”
Autism Live: Kelley Jensen
Kelley Jensen, host of the Refrigerator Moms Podcast joins Shannon today to talk about TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), a noninvasive brain stimulation therapy. Today’s jargon is Elopement.