Ask Dr. Doreen – Nov. 14th, 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 Can I teach my high functioning 9-year-old creativity?
08:39 Are there ABA programs for older children on the spectrum?
23:07 How do I stop my 8-year-old from smearing poop from his diaper at night?
33:54 Why does my son walk on his tippy toes?
40:34 How can I help my child understand personal space?
42:27 Can we teach our kids to calm themselves down before heading to a meltdown?
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Ask Dr. Doreen – Nov. 7th, 2012
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Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism’s leading experts. In this episode Dr. Granpeesheh answers the following viewer question:
00:18 Why do our kids have such a hard time with pronouns?
01:57 How do you teach a child the dangers of cars, streets, and looking?
10:59 Can you give an overview of ABA and AVB programs?
24:54 At what point do therapists stop over-prompting children with functional language?
30:50 What can I do about the acoustics in the lunchroom that are a sensory nightmare for my child?
38:37 What influence has technology had on our kids in the area of perseveration?
45:36 What should parents & agencies be doing together to assist in preparing older kids on the spectrum for life in the adult world?
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, November 7, 2012
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On this special episode of Autism Live, Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about teaching our kids pronouns, combating acoustic sensory issues in places like school lunchrooms, understanding the basics of ABA and ABV, perseverations, transitioning teenagers on the spectrum to adulthood, prompt fading strategies and teaching street/car safety. During Let?s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy the ladies talk with Joey Travolta from Inclusion Films. Shannon shares research about children on the spectrum understanding misbehavior and a news story about a woman who was sentenced to wear an idiot sign after driving on to a sidewalk repeatedly to avoid having to wait for a school bus serving children with special needs.
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Autism Live Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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Today on Autism Live Shannon talks with Marisol Remoquillo about ABA services in the Chicago area. During Let?s Talk Autism with Shannon Nancy the ladies take on Ann Coulter?s recent tweet using the ?R? word and Jonah Zimiles from the Maplewood Bookstore, of Maplewood New Jersey, visits to talk about how the bookstore serves the special needs community.
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Autism Live Wednesday, October 17, 2012
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On Today?s Autism Live Shannon Penrod, Autism Mom, talks about IEPs: what they are and how to survive them! Parents write in questions and comments about IEPs and a parent updates her child?s progress in learning Chinese! Tips are given on teaching physical states. On Let?s Talk Autism with Shannon Nancy the entire hour focuses on Autism Care and Treatment Today! This is a unique organization that gives grants to families for the things they need, diagnostic services, fences, medical intervention, ABA support, trampolines, assistance dogs and more. Nancy tells the inspirational story of how she came to be the Executive Director of ACT Today! Amy Zhang joins to explain the process of applying for and receiving a grant.
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Autism Live Wednesday Oct. 10 2012
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Today on Autism Live, Host Shannon Penrod shares viewers concerns about their childapos;s challenging behaviors and the importance of early intensive behavioral intervention. The skill of reading books with pre-readers is shared. During Letapos;s Talk Autism with Shannon Nancy, special guest Shelley Hendrix from Autism Votes shares important information about the great Autism October Surprise planned for the political candidates in this yearapos;s elections.
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Autism Live Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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Today?s Autism Live features a definition of Asperger?s Syndrome, and interviews with Board Certified Behavior Analyst Evelyn Gould talking about Establishing Operation and TACA founder Lisa Ackerman shares the mission of her organization and her vision for the future of Autism.
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Teens with Autism Bullied More
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A study was recently published in the Archives of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine detailing significantly higher rates of bullying for teens with Autism. Autism mom, Shannon Penrod shares important details of the study and its recommendations for helping teens on the spectrum to beat the odds.
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Autism Live – Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
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Shannon Penrod, mother of a child on the Autism spectrum, hosts an interactive show focusing on how parents, teachers and practitioners can be their most effective and efficient working with a child on the Autism Spectrum. On today?s show Shannon shares the jargon term Mastery, tips on how to use food to improve oral motor skills, fun tips on teaching the five senses and removing artificial colors and flavors from your child?s diet. Questions asked include how to find lessons to teach children on the spectrum, what to do when the school denies services despite your private diagnosis, what to do when the school diagnoses Autism and the funding provider diagnoses PDD-NOS, and what after school activities are appropriate for kids with ASD.
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Morning Rituals for Children with Autism
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Dr. Jonathon Tarbox, Executive Director of the Autism Research Group, shares helpful information about making morning rituals more effective for children on the Autism spectrum. Dr. Tarbox shares easy tips to reduce stress, encourage progress and prevent rigidity. Morning can often be a stressful time for children and parents, a child with ASD can often be overwhelmed by the bustle of morning activity, but with a few easy changes this transition time can be greatly improved for the entire family.
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