The Story of Luke: Producer Nina Leidersdorff
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The Story of Luke is a remarkable film about an unlikely hero, a young man with Autism transitioning to adulthood. Nina Leidersdorff, the producer of the film talks about the journey to get this film produced and what she personally learned about Autism during the process.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Autism Live Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Today on Autism Live a new edition of Mission Possible: Portraits of Hope is unveiled. Justin Marroquin was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2 and deemed recovered at the age of 5. Justin?s mom Laura joins Shannon in the studio to tell her son?s amazing story of recovery. Autism insurance expert Misti Mackay also joins the show to share up-to-date information on current legislation which will affect funding for Autism therapies. Shannon encourages everyone to proudly wear infinity ribbons to remind everyone that with ABA the possibilities are infinite!
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Ask Dr. Doreen – Dec. 5th, 2012
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Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh joins Shannon for a special episode of Ask Dr. Doreen. Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism’s leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions:
00:15 How can we help our kids acclimate to background noise?
06:40 Is it true, if a child receives 10 or less hours of ABA therapy per week their IQ will drop?
14:36 What’s the best way to discuss dealing with bullies?
19:56 Why aren’t there services for other family members impacted by autism?
27:04 Does CARD go with you to IEP meetings?
30:44 What’s a quick way to explain autism?
39:31 How do we prepare our kids for the transition to college? What skills should we focus on?
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Autism Live Wednesday, December 5, 2012
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On Today’s special edition of Autism Live: First Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions on helping children to tune out background noise and focus their attention on more relevant sounds, how to talk about bullying with your child, how to talk to friends and family about Autism – what is it? – and more. Shannon and Nancy tell how you can sign the petition on Autism Live?s Facebook page and start wearing your “Infinity Ribbon for Autism”? because with ABA the possibilities are infinite! From the groundbreaking new film, THE STORY OF LUKE, writer director Alonso Mayo, producer Nina Leidersdorff and star of the film Lou Taylor Pucci visit the studio to talk about the film and its lovable unlikely hero, a young man on the Autism Spectrum transitioning to adulthood.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Toy of The Day: Leap Frog Letter Factory
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Autism Mom, Shannon Penrod personally recommends Leap Frogapos;s Letter Factory DVD for helping children on the Autism Spectrum learn their alphabet and the sounds the letters make. This is an inexpensive, interactive learning toy that sets our kids up for success! Itapos;s clever, entertaining and addictive! Viewers write in to share their endorsement of the toy as well.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
ABA for Autism: Take Action Now!
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Autism Live, together with The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD), Autism Care and Treatment — Today (ACT-Today), Skills, and Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), launched a petition to urge Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to specify that applied behavior analysis (ABA) is part of the essential health benefits in the Affordable Care Act. Without further guidance from Secretary Sebelius, each state will decide whether ABA-based treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is covered as a behavioral health treatment. This petition seeks to protect the existing healthcare benefits of individuals with ASD and to enhance the benefits for individuals who live in a state that doesn’t require insurance carriers to provide coverage for ABA-based treatment for ASD. To sign the petition and/or to find out more, click the link below.
Sign the petition here: http://chn.ge/Rs7omC
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Autism Live Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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On this episode of Autism Live the new Smarty December Arts and Crafts project debuts. Finding funding for Autism therapies and support services is discussed. During Making Room with Evelyn Gould, the BCBA discusses reinforcers and how to use them effectively.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
ABA: The Possibilities are Infinite!
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Tell Health Secretary Katherine Sebelius to define the essential health benefits in the Affordable Health Care Act by signing a petition on Change.org. Policy Analyst and expert Julie Kornack visits to tell everyone about the new petition and to encourage all of us to have our voices heard. Find the petition on Autism Live?s Facebook page and start wearing your ?Infinity Ribbon for Autism? ? because with ABA the possibilities are infinite!
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Smarty – December Wrapping Paper Craft
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In this month’s Smarty, we focus on the patterns and shapes using the the fun craft of potato print wrapping paper. Using paints and recycled brown bags, children can practice their patterning skills while making practical wrapping paper for the holidays.
Smarty, short for smart art is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills they are working on in therapy. Its real life application of lessons they are learning.
Autism Research on Amount of Therapy
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BCBA Angela Persicke visits to talk about studies that show the efficacy of a 30-40 hour program for small children on the spectrum. As more and more insurance companies are funding ABA therapy families are being told that 15, 20 and 25 hours a week are what is appropriate for their small child. Where is the research to support that? There is plenty of research on the efficacy of early intensive ABA therapy for Autism ? but all of it suggests that 30-40 hours a week is that is effective. Need to know which studies show that? This is the video to watch!
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com