Autism Live

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Today on Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies give an update on Read Jackson's health. They also welcome back Erin and Bruce Wilson from IfINeedHelp.org to talk about some of their newest products to help families keep their children safe. Check out the wide variety of products available at IfIneedHelp.org

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

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Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh joins Shannon for a special episode of Ask Dr. Doreen. Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism's leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions:

00:12 – How do we tell our kids about terrorist acts?

12:43 - How can we help a blind person with sleep issues?

17:11 – Can you classify the different levels of severity on the Autism Spectrum?

21:56 – After recovery, can we purge his diagnosis from his medical record?

24:56 - Do CARD remote services really work?

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

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Researchers have narrowed the early signs of Autism down to 5 specific areas. If your child is not engaging in these behaviors by age 1, it doesn't mean they have Autism but it does mean that you should talk to your pediatrician and have a more thorough screening.

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

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Today on Autism Live: The "Toy of the Day" is Bubbles from Imperial Toys! Bubbles are one of the greatest toys for kiddoes on the Autism Spectrum! They are inexpensive, they are adored by children, they are easy to start and stop and they are a cause and effect toy! On Ask Dr. Doreen: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer’s questions about how to help our kids to deal with trauma from events like San Bernadino, how to reduce anxiety through tapping and systematic desensitization …And more! On Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome LMFT Vince Redmond to talk about dealing with all kinds of trauma. How do we talk to our kids about terrorists, death and more? Shannon and Nancy cover news topics of the day. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

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The Jargon of the Day is: Visual Supports. Visual Supports are immensely helpful especially when language is at a deficit!

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

Matt Asner hosts the December edition of On the Spectrum with Matt Asner. His special guests include Kameena Ballard-Dawkins, author of the new Autism Speaks tool kit for adolescence and puberty. To find the download for the free toolkit visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/find-resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/atn-air-p-puberty-adolescence-resource Navah Paskowitz-Asner and Wolfie Paskowitz join Matt to talk about celebrating Chanukah!

On the Spectrum with Matt Asner is a collaborate effort between Autism Live and Autism Speaks. For more information on Autism Speaks visit www.AutismSpeaks.org

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

During On the Spectrum with Matt Asner, Navah Paskowitz-Asner and Wolfie Paskowitz join Matt to talk about celebrating Chanukah!

On the Spectrum with Matt Asner is a collaborate effort between Autism Live and Autism Speaks. For more information on Autism Speaks visit www.AutismSpeaks.org

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

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Matt Asner talks with Kameena Ballard-Dawkins about the realities of parenting a teen on the Autism spectrum. Kameema, author of the new Autism Speaks tool kit for adolescence and puberty, shares critical information for any parent who is facing the dreaded teen years. To find the download for the free toolkit visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/find-resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/atn-air-p-puberty-adolescence-resource

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Shannon Penrod talks with Philip Sheppard, world famous composer about The Toy of the Day: Compose Yourself from Think Fun! Philip talks with Shannon about how amazing this gift is for an individual with ASD! For more information visit: www.thinkfun.com

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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

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The Toy of the Day is Compose Yourself from Think Fun! World famous composer, Philip Sheppard, talks with Shannon about how he conceived this unique game that allows anyone to become an instant composer! This unique game is an amzing gift for an individual with ASD! For more information visit: www.thinkfun.com

Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, 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