Shannon and Nancy review the celebrity interviews from the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event, as well as discuss news about a father who got proof his son was being bullied by his teacher, and other recent autism awareness events.

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 examples of using constructive play with our children, in particular arts crafts.

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

This episode is chock full of information with guest Evelyn Gould, MSc, BCBA, discussing reinforcement and our regular Wednesday segment Let’s Talk Autism w/ Shannon and Nancy reviewing the celebrity interviews from the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event.

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 share some of the interviews they gathered from some of the amazing celebrities that came to support the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event in Pasadena on April 21st, 2012.

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 tips on how we can our kids work on their pincer grasp and all the great things a child can do when they get better at 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

Vince Redmond sits down with Shannon to talk about helping families after an autism diagnosis. He shares key tips on making sure everyone, spouses, siblings, are OK, and the importance of communication.

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

On today’s show Shannon shares more helpful tips in relation to classrooms and schools for kids on the spectrum and is later joined by Vince Redmond, MA, MFT, to discuss what the family can do for support when they find out a child has been diagnosed. Vince is the Director of Family Resources at CARD.

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 explains tacting and how we can create teaching opportunities for learning 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 recap their experience at the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event on April 21st, 2012 by sharing interviews of some of the amazing people they met that day.

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

On today’s show we bring everything back to the classroom and the impact of autism and school combining. Shannon covers tips on working with teachers and IEP meetings.

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