Teaching Enjoyment in Singing the ABC’s

Shannon shares some reinforcement tips for teaching our kids about singing their ABC’s.
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
CARD Workshop Model and Building a Therapy Team

Shannon is joined by Cathy Vizconde, MA, BCBA, to discuss the CARD workshop model for those families not located near a CARD office. Ms. Vizconde is the Chief Administration Office 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
Reinforcing Eye Contact

Shannon gives some helpful tips on ways to reinforce eye contact 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
Autism Dad Financial Advisor – Part 1

Part one of Shannon and Nancy’s interview with Douglas Baker, an autism dad and financial advisor, who works to help families, where disabilities are a reality, plan a more secure future for their loved ones. Mr. Baker works as a financial advisor for Waddell and Reed.
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. 116 – APril 16th, 2012

In this episode Shannon discusses different tips for language skills along with finding funding for therapy. We also introduce a new episode of the A-Word and continue to watch for progress.
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. 115 – April 13th, 2012

In this episode Shannon shares her appreciation for CARD along with several other ABA tips. She is later joined by Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D, to discuss the new studies linking obesity and the age of fathers to autism. Dr. Tarbox is the Director of Research and Development at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
Teaching Tips for Waiting

One of the Executive Function skills a child develops, waiting can be tricky to learn. In this clip Shannon shares some executive function tips for teaching waiting to our children.
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
Extinction Burst Defined – Jargon of the Day

Shannon describes an Extinction Burst, a popular jargon term 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
Behavior Intervention Plans

Evelyn Gould, BCBA, MSc, shares important information about how to break down a challenging behavior and work towards finding a BIP to eliminate 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
Let’s Talk Autism w/ Shannon Nancy – April 11th, 2012

Shannon and Nancy highlight important autism news including the new CDC findings, as well as interview Attorney, autism mom, and Director of www.SpecialNeedsNetwork.com, Areva Martin.
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