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World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers about making an educationally enriched environment for learners on the spectrum. How can you do this at home, at school, in the community, at daycare, camp, grandma's house, on a playdate, while shopping, even while waiting on line at the bank? Plus viewers ask live questions about autism related topics.

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about maintaining a humanistic, individualized program for individuals on the autism spectrum participating in ABA therapy. All of the teaching techniques need to be fair to the learner. Dr. Doreen answers viewers questions on how do this high quality, individualized, humanistic therapy.

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, world renowned autism expert and founder of The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, answers viewer questions about diagnosis and misdiagnosis for autism spectrum disorder.

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, world renowned autism expert and founder of The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, answers viewer questions about diagnosis and misdiagnosis for autism spectrum disorder.

Sensory needs are huge component of an autism spectrum diagnosis. Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, who has been working in this field for over 45 years answers questions from around the world about autism, sensory needs and much more.

Dr Doreen Granpseesheh answers questions from around the world about perseverative behaviors and obsessions. How can these behaviors be dealt with so our children can be safe, not hurt themselves or anyone else, and can move on to other topics when needed? #Perseverative Behaviors #AutismObsessions

Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from around the world about successfully dealing with challenging behavior. Dr. Doreen answers questions about eloping, masturbation in public places, spitting, swearing and hair pulling. They key to understanding any behavior is to understand WHY the behavior is happening. It is never random, there is always a reason for the behavior and when we understand the individual's need we can help them to successfully get their needs met without causing harm to themselves and others.

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world. Today's starting topic is Teaching Manners. How important is it to teach manners to kids and teens on the spectrum. How do you teach it? Can we teach them boundaries for themselves and other? Dr. Doreen answers these questions and more.

Renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from around the world. Today's topic is early intervention. For more than a decade early intervention was touted as the most effective autism treatment. Is it still? What happens if you missed the opportunity to have early intervention. Is it too late? What should early intervention look like and is that feasible in today's climate?

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about dealing with conflict. What do you do when you are in a conflict with an adult on the spectrum? Is there a way to communicate effectively while taking into account their sensory needs, their communication preferences, and their ability to see things from another person's perspective? Are we fully taking their perspective into consideration? What about conflict at school? What can you do if you discover your child's teacher is lying to you? What can be done when the conflict is between divorced parents who are not in agreement on how to treat autism? Plus LIVE viewer questions!