In this episode Shannon is joined by Suzanne Oshinsky, the filmmaker behind The A-Word, to discuss the journey her and her camera are taking with a small boy through the world of 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

Suzanne Oshinsky is the Director and Producer of the The A-Word, a ground breaking video blog following one little boy and his journey through autism and 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

Dr. Najdowski, PhD, BCBA-D, sits down with Shannon to discuss some of the early warning signs of 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 defines “Deprivation” and it’s use in the world of autism jargon.

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 discusses the importance of preparing to tape record IEP meetings and the benefits of having one with you.

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 some reinforcement tips for teaching our kids about singing their ABC’s.

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 Cathy Vizconde, MA, BCBA, to discuss the CARD workshop model for those families not located near a CARD office. Ms. Vizconde is the Chief Administration Office at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.

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 gives some helpful tips on ways to reinforce eye contact for our kids on the spectrum.

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

Part one of Shannon and Nancy’s interview with Douglas Baker, an autism dad and financial advisor, who works to help families, where disabilities are a reality, plan a more secure future for their loved ones. Mr. Baker works as a financial advisor for Waddell and Reed.

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 discusses different tips for language skills along with finding funding for therapy. We also introduce a new episode of the A-Word and continue to watch for progress.

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