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
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. 147 – June 11th, 2012

In this episode Shannon shares tips for meditating and teaching language to our kids. She is later joined by Shawn Colton, Author of LegendsoftheBooMonster.blogspot.com, a story inspired by his son with 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
Overlapping New Therapists

Shannon explains how overlapping new therapists with current therapists can be a benefit in aiding to train the new therapist and getting the child used to a new person.
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
*Special* Insurance Coverage Webinar

Bryce Miler goes in depth about the laws surrounding insurance reform and the things a parent needs to know starting their research.
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. 146 – June 7th, 2012

On today’s show Shannon shares some helpful tips on gaining compliance and generalization. She is later joined by CARD Director of Operations, Tiffany O’Day to discuss the new Boston office and how to bring a CARD location to your neighborhood.
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
Cause and Effect Toys

Shannon shares how cause and effect toys can be a great reinforcement to our kids when motivating them to learn.
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
Negative Reinforcement – Jargon of the Day

Shannon explains Negative Reinforcement and how it relates to behavior.
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
Monica Holloway Michael Price, Autism Parents and Writers

Shannon and Nancy are joined by Monica Holloway and Michael Price whose son, Wills, was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Monica’s book “Cowboy and Wills” documents this families journey through autism and the affect pets have had on their son.
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. 144 – June 4th, 2012

On this episode Shannon shares a bunch of tips of everything from funding to stress.
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
Time Out and Restraint

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox shares with Shannon important information regarding time out and restraint in a time when schools and caregivers are in the news for not doing so correctly.
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