Autism Live

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Bill Ritchie from Think Fun joins Shannon Penrod and Philip Sheppard to talk about the toy of the day, whcih is Compose Yourself from Think Fun! Bill shares with Shannon, the mission for Think Fun and why they are so great at creating products for all kids that happen to also be great for kids 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

Autism Live's Toy of the Day - Laser Maze!

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Today on Autism Live, the Toy of the Day 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! If you've always dreamed of writing a song but never had the skill, compose yourself gives you ability to write and rewrite your masterpiece. Bill Ritchie from Think Fun joins Shannon and Philip to talk about Compose Yourself and some of the amazing games Think Fun currently has available that are spectacularly suited to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. For more information visit: www.thinkfun.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!

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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Laser Pegs are an award winning building toy but now the have something extra! JD Stiebling talks with Shannon about the new animated series, PEG HEADS, which features characters who problem solve with technology and Laser Pegs. Watch the Peg Heads by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXbgUJw2tdE&list=PLxdYbxAudIJCsTkCuRcnv3Il34svTEsLdFor more information about Laser Pegs visit www.laserpegs.com

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

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Today's Toy of the Day is Laser Pegs! JD Stiebling talks with Shannon about this award winning building toy that lights up! This is a great toy for those kiddoes that love to build. Hear Shannon describe all the reasons this toy is a winner with the ASD community. For more information about Laser Pegs visit www.laserpegs.com

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

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Today's Jargon is: SocioDramatic Play. This is when we take on roles to portray other things or people in the form of play. It is a great way to help children learn a wide variety of skills!

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

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Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys talks about this year's Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. This yearly guide is done in collaboration with Lekotek, Autism Speaks and Toys R Us to provide parents with informed choices about toys that will not only make their children happy but will also help them work on important skills. Find the guide at your local Toys R Us store or by looking on line at:http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3261680

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

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Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek Toys talks about some of the special toys featured in this year's Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. This yearly guide is done in collaboration with Lekotek, Autism Speaks and Toys R Us to provide parents with informed choices about toys that will not only make their children happy but will also help them work on important skills. Find the guide at your local Toys R Us store or by looking on line at:http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3261680

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

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Today on Autism Live, Shannon interviews Ahren Hoffman from Lekotech about some of the amazing toys featured in the years Toy Guide for Differently Abled Children. The yearly toy guide is a collaboration between Lekotek, Toys R Us and Autism speaks. For more information on Lekotek, visit www.lekotek.com During 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