Ask Dr. Doreen – Autism Network

Reinforcing New Foods

Getting our kids to try new foods can be a challenge, but here Shannon explains ways to make it reinforcing and fun!

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Phenotyping Autism

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Ph-D, BCBA-D, shares how phenotyping autism could be a huge step towards being able to help more families sooner, rather than later.

Learning Through Play – The Advantages of Summer

The summer is a great time to learn and teach through play. Shannon describes some great ways to make the most of the summer break with our kids.

The Kitchen Classroom – Author Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Shannon and Nancy are joined by author of “The Kitchen Classroom” a cook book encouraging learning through cooking with our children.

Intro to Tantrums – Causes and Resources

Tantrums are not part of the autism diagnosis, but sometimes it seems as though they go hand-in-hand. Shannon breaks down the main reasons why children tantrum and some tips for handling them.

Prosody – Jargon of the Day

Shannon breaks down prosody and how it relates to children on the spectrum.

Ep. 148 – June 12th, 2012

Shannon shares lots of tips on tantrums and meltdowns and features a special showcase of Temple Grandin’s TED Talk.

CARD Boston Office Announcement

Tiffany O’Day, Director of Marketing, stops by to talk about the new office opening up in the Boston area as well as sharing the ways families can get a CARD office to open in their city.

Let’s Talk Autism – June 6th, 2012

In this episode of Let’s Talk Autism, Shannon and Nancy are joined by Monica Holloway, author of Cowboy Wills, and her husband Michael Price, writer. They share their experience having a son on the spectrum and their struggle to stick it out together.

Autism Dad Children’s Book Author

Author of “Legends of the Boo Monster” and father of a son with autism, Shawn Colton joins Shannon to talk about his experiences and promote his kickstarter campaign to help get this amazing children’s book published. You can help him out by donating at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1055563101/legends-of-the-boo-monster

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