In this week’s Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy, the ladies are joined by Nicole Webb of TheHelpGroup.org and Heather Dugan of LindamoodBell.com to discuss some different summer camp options for those 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

Today’s show is chock full of information with BCBA Evelyn Gould sharing the expected stress for parents when their child starts therapy, to options for summer camps for kids on the spectrum shared on our regular Wednesday segment Let’s Talk 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

In this episode we go back to basics to discuss important tips we can teach our children who are first diagnosed and ways to reinforce learning.

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. Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D, discusses the research around PICA (eating non food items such as rocks or cigarette butts) and children on the spectrum having a pet.

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 todays episode Shannon is joined by App Developer and Autism Dad Joe Hill to discuss his app Aeir Talk (www.aeirtalk.com) and later by Dr. Jonathan Tarbox to discuss PICA, having pets, and the Autism Research Group.

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

Soo Cho, CARD Senior Clinical Trainer, goes over how we can get a child to request for something by teaching PECS, manding, and tacting. She also reviews the benefits of assistive technology for teaching.

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 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