Shannon and Nancy welcome Shawn Stockman of Boys II Men!

Shannon Penrod explains the Autism Jargon: Consequence Modification.

John Pitney, Author of the book The Politics of Autism, talks about the role Autism is playing and will play in the 2016 Presidential Election. Dr. Pitney is an expert in American Politics. To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/1442249609

John Pitney is a college professor, and an expert in American Politics. His new book, The Politics of Autism, covers everything from the history of Autism to how poilicies are affecting education. Dr. Pitney talks about modern education with Autism is every classroom, including college. To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/1442249609

John Pitney is a college professor, and an expert in American Politics. His new book, The Politics of Autism, covers everything from the history of Autism to how poilicies are affecting education. Dr. Pitney talks about modern education with Autism is every classroom, including college. To purchase The Politics of Autism, visit: http://www.amazon.com/The-Politics-Autism-Navigating-Contested/dp/1442249609

Dr. Linda Copeland is a developmental pediatrician and a board certified behavioral analyst. Once a month she joins Autism Live to answer questions from parents around the world. This month she answers questions about Autism screenings for 2 olds, what to look for in a pediatrician, how much Halloween candy is appropriate for a child and more...

Dr. Linda Copeland Answers viewer questions and so much more!!

On Today's Autism Live: Janice Kern talks about TACA's upcoming National Conference being held on Oct 23 and 24th in Costa Mesa. For more information visit: www.TACAnow.org Interviews from the recent Future Horizons Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas are premiered. Miss America contestant, Alexis Wineman talks about sensory issues. Dr. Jed Baker talks about crisis management during a meltdown. Cara Coscinski, The Pocket OT, talks about her newest book that features helpful tips about success at school. Dr. Temple Grandin answers questions from viewers about perseverations, how to talk to our ASD kids about death and how she felt about Oliver Sacks death.

Today's Jargon term is Antecedent Modification. Sometimes the best way to change a behavior is by changing what happens right before the behavior.

At the recent Future Horizons Autism Super Conference in Dallas, Texas, former Miss Montana, Alexis Wineman talked with Autism Live about having an Autism diagnosis and dealing with sensory issues in a world that doesn't always understand Autism.