In this episode Shannon shares her appreciation for CARD along with several other ABA tips. She is later joined by Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D, to discuss the new studies linking obesity and the age of fathers to autism. Dr. Tarbox is the Director of Research and Development at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.

One of the Executive Function skills a child develops, waiting can be tricky to learn. In this clip Shannon shares some executive function tips for teaching waiting to our children.

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

Shannon describes an Extinction Burst, a popular jargon term in ABA therapy.

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

Evelyn Gould, BCBA, MSc, shares important information about how to break down a challenging behavior and work towards finding a BIP to eliminate 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

Shannon and Nancy highlight important autism news including the new CDC findings, as well as interview Attorney, autism mom, and Director of www.SpecialNeedsNetwork.com, Areva Martin.

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

Shannon is joined by two of Babble.com’s top rated autism bloggers, Thomas Hibben of www.AdventureinAspergers.com and Sunday Stilwell or www.ExtremeParenthood.com

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

In this episode Shannon delves into the topics of compliance and generalization. She is later joined by Cathy Vizconde, BCBA, MA, the Chief Administration Officer, CARD Tarzana, to discuss the CARD workshop model and forming your own therapy team.

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

Shannon debunks the myth that there is no such thing as recovery from autism.

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

Shannon shares information on organic farms and the importance of feeding our kids a healthy diet full of vegetables.

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