Autism Live: What Your Child Is Trying to Tell You with Luba Patlakh
Is your child trying to communicate—but not in the way you expected?
How do we support communication without trying to change the child? What should parents and educators watch for? And what do speech, OT, ABA, feeding, and myofunctional therapy have to do with one another?
Today on Autism Live, Shannon sits down with Luba Patlakh, MS, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist, myofunctional therapist, founder of Kidology, and mom of three.
They’ll talk about recognizing the many ways autistic and neurodivergent children communicate, early signs parents shouldn’t ignore, practical strategies you can use at home, and how a whole-child team can work together to support your child.
Most importantly: trust your gut, celebrate the small wins, and know you are not alone.
Join us for a conversation designed to give parents practical information, encouragement, and a little more confidence in knowing what to do next.
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Ask Dr. Doreen: Building Independence Without Constant Prompting
Is your child relying on prompts for everything?
Whether it’s getting dressed, brushing teeth, completing homework, or learning daily living skills, independence is possible! Join Dr. Doreen as she shares strategies for fading prompts and helping children become more confident and self-sufficient.
Bring your questions—we’re here to help!
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Ask Dr Doreen: Building Independence Without Constant Prompting
Is your child relying on prompts for everything?
Whether it’s getting dressed, brushing teeth, completing homework, or learning daily living skills, independence is possible! Join Dr. Doreen as she shares strategies for fading prompts and helping children become more confident and self-sufficient.
Bring your questions—we’re here to help!
00:00 Intro & Welcome to Ask Dr. Doreen
00:01 Dr. Doreen’s Impact on the Autism Community
00:01:54 Today’s Topic: Building Independence Without Constant Prompting
00:03:57 All Ghouls Gala & ACT Today Fundraiser
00:07:45 ACT Today Grants: How to Apply Successfully
00:09:12 Understanding Prompting and Prompt Dependence
00:12:11 My Teen Can’t Do Anything Without Prompting
00:16:45 Sleep Problems in a 6-Year-Old: First Steps
00:18:08 Child Meltdowns When Told What To Do
00:25:19 Mom vs. Dad: Different Prompting Styles
00:29:18 Investigating Night Wakings and Sleep Tracking
00:34:41 When Caregivers Overprompt Other People’s Children
00:39:02 Teaching Skills vs. Expecting a Child to “Just Know”
00:46:12 AAC, Spelling, and Facilitated Communication Debate
00:55:37 Prompt Fading, Communication Independence & Closing Thoughts
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Autism Live: Diane Strand
On today’s show, Shannon is joined by Diane Strand, founder and executive producer of JDS Creative Academy, for an inspiring conversation about the power of creating meaningful career pathways for marginalized groups and adults with special needs. Can for-profit companies and nonprofits work together to create REAL opportunities and lasting outcomes for foster youth and […]
Autism Live: Diane Strand
On today’s show, Shannon is joined by Diane Strand, founder and executive producer of JDS Creative Academy, for an inspiring conversation about the power of creating meaningful career pathways for marginalized groups and adults with special needs.
Can for-profit companies and nonprofits work together to create REAL opportunities and lasting outcomes for foster youth and special needs adults? Diane is here to show us how—and why it matters!
Plus, today’s Autism Jargon: Accommodations. What does it mean, and how can accommodations help create greater access and opportunity?
Ask Dr. Doreen: How Are Treatment Hours Decided? (rebroadcast)
In this episode, Dr. Doreen discusses how treatment hours are decided.
Autism Live: Am I Doing enough?
Be honest: How often do you go to bed thinking you didn’t do enough for your child? Am I Doing Enough? If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you may know that feeling all too well: “Should I be doing more?” “Am I missing something?” “Am I giving my child enough opportunities to […]
Autism Live: Parent to Parent- Am I Doing Enough?
Be honest: How often do you go to bed thinking you didn’t do enough for your child? Am I Doing Enough?
If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you may know that feeling all too well:
“Should I be doing more?”
“Am I missing something?”
“Am I giving my child enough opportunities to learn?”
“Am I doing this right?”
Today on Autism Live’s Parent to Parent, we’re talking about the incredible pressure parents put on themselves—and why sometimes, you are doing far more than you realize.
We’ll talk about the difference between being an engaged parent and feeling like you have to be your child’s therapist 24/7, how everyday moments can become opportunities for connection and learning, and why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish.
Ask Dr. Doreen: How do I know when my child is ready for school?
On today’s Ask Dr. Doreen, autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from parents around the world about how to know when their children are ready to start school. What can parents do to set their children up for success?
Autism Live: Back to School Success
On today’s show Shannon takes on the things we can do to set our kids up for Back to School Success! What do you have control over? It turns out there is a great deal! So let’s set the stage for a great year by kicking it off right! 00:00 Back-to-School Success for Autism Families […]