On Saturday April 21st, 2012, Shannon and Nancy joined thousands of other families for the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event. These are the highlights from 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

Shannon gives some pointers on how to screen applicants when you are building your own therapy team.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 reinforcers and their purpose in 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. Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D explains about stimming and self-stimulatory behavior. Dr. Tarbox is the Director of Research and Development 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

Polly Tommey, TheAutismFile.com, joins Shannon to share how she’s raising awareness on autism and the steps she’s making to the world more prepared 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

Shannon explains manding, the act of requesting something.

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 breaks down some of the language and adaptive skills needed to get our kids to use the toilet.

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

Evelyn Gould, MsC, BCBA, discusses what we can do when things just aren’t working, be it lessons or skills acquired.

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout theUnited 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 Shannon shares helpful tips on funding, stress, school success, and toileting.

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 the multiple ways children can use expressive language to communicate.

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