Receptive Language – Jargon of the Day

Shannon explains receptive language in terms of how our children take in language.
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 – April 18th, 2012

Shannon and Nancy discuss the latest autism news and are later joined by special guest Kim Scott, creator of Panda Pal, an app company for the iPad.
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
Perspective Taking – Cognition Skills

Shannon explains the importance of perspective taking and tips to help teach that to children 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
Ep. 120 – April 20th, 2012

Shannon discusses Academic and Social skills as well as answering viewer questions about eye contact and appropriate behavior. Dr. Tarbox later joins her to discuss a study on stereotopy and repetitive behaviors.
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
Myth #6 – Punishment in ABA Therapy

Shannon dispels the rumor that ABA Therapy means punishment and corporal punishment. Not true!
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. 117 – April 17th, 2012

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
Documenting Autism and Therapy – Interview with a Filmmaker

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
Early Warning Signs of Autism

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
Deprivation – Jargon of the Day

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
Tape Recording IEP Meetings

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