Autism Network

Ep. 128 – May 4th, 2012

On todays episode Shannon is joined by App Developer and Autism Dad Joe Hill to discuss his app Aeir Talk (www.aeirtalk.com) and later by Dr. Jonathan Tarbox to discuss PICA, having pets, and the Autism Research Group.

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

Teaching Communication to our Kids

Soo Cho, CARD Senior Clinical Trainer, goes over how we can get a child to request for something by teaching PECS, manding, and tacting. She also reviews the benefits of assistive technology for teaching.

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

Let’s Talk Autism – May 2nd, 2012

Shannon and Nancy review the celebrity interviews from the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event, as well as discuss news about a father who got proof his son was being bullied by his teacher, and other recent autism awareness events.

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

Constructive Play

Shannon gives examples of using constructive play with our children, in particular arts crafts.

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

Ep. 126 – May 3rd, 2012

This episode is chock full of information with guest Evelyn Gould, MSc, BCBA, discussing reinforcement and our regular Wednesday segment Let’s Talk Autism w/ Shannon and Nancy reviewing the celebrity interviews from the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event.

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

Let’s Talk Autism – Walk Now Recap Celebrity Spottings

Shannon and Nancy share some of the interviews they gathered from some of the amazing celebrities that came to support the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event in Pasadena on April 21st, 2012.

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

Practicing the Pincer Grasp

Shannon gives some tips on how we can our kids work on their pincer grasp and all the great things a child can do when they get better at it.

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

Help for Families after Diagnosis

Vince Redmond sits down with Shannon to talk about helping families after an autism diagnosis. He shares key tips on making sure everyone, spouses, siblings, are OK, and the importance of communication.

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

Ep. 125 – May 1st, 2012

On today’s show Shannon shares more helpful tips in relation to classrooms and schools for kids on the spectrum and is later joined by Vince Redmond, MA, MFT, to discuss what the family can do for support when they find out a child has been diagnosed. Vince is the Director of Family Resources at CARD.

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

Teaching Tacting to our Kids

Shannon explains tacting and how we can create teaching opportunities for learning it.

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