Autism Live

Former classroom teacher Shannon Penrod talks about how to deal with challenging behaviors in a classroom so teachers can get back to doing their jobs! Discussion includes what the usual suspects of different behaviors are and how to deal with them.

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Julie Johns, the newest franchise owner of a We Rock the Spectrum, shares how Dina Kimmel's original We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym changed her life and inspired her to open her own WRTS in Los Angeles. We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gyms are opening all over the country and will now be opening internationally. To find a We Rock the Spectrum Gym near you, or to find more information about opening a franchise, visit: www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.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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Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gyms, along with Julie Johns, the newest franchise owner of a We Rock the Spectrum, tell the mission of these unique gyms and how they got started. We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym's are opening all over the country and will know be opening internationally. To find a We Rock the Spectrum Gym near you, or to find more information about opening a franchise, visit: www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.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 on Autism Live: During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers including, Where are there links to show adults with Autism speaking favorably about ABA? If a person uses sign language to communicate and they can not understand spoken words does it mean they have Autism or are they deaf? What can be done to help a student with a long sensory filled bus ride and more! During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum along with Julie Johns, the newest franchise owner of a We Rock the Spectrum. We Rock the Spectrum Gym's are opening all over the country and will know be opening internationally. To find a We Rock the Spectrum Gym near you, or to find more information about opening a franchise, visit: www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com

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In this episode of On the Spectrum with Matt Asner, Matt kicks things off with an inspirational reading of the letter his father, Emmy Award winning actor Ed Asner, wrote in response to a recent op ed piece in the LA Times about Autism Speaks. Ed, a grandfather and father to four individuals on the spectrum tells it like it is! Later Matt welcomes the talented team of Chris Stills, Kristen Stills and Michael Frondelli, together, with Matt, they are the driving force behind the yearly Light Up the Blues concert. Last year the concert rocked the Pantages Theatre raising money and awareness for Autism and Autism Speaks! Matt closes his show with a touching interview with his twelve year old son Will, who wishes his dad a Happy Birthday!

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Today on Autism Live: Episode III of On the Spectrum with Matt Asner debuts. Matt kicks things off with an inspirational reading of the letter his father, Emmy Award winning actor Ed Asner, wrote in response to a recent op ed piece in the LA Times about Autism Speaks. Ed, a grandfather and father to four individuals on the spectrum tells it like it is! Later Matt welcomes the talented team of Chris Stills, Kristen Stills and Michael Frondelli, together, with Matt, they are the driving force behind the yearly Light Up the Blues concert. Last year the concert rocked the Pantages Theatre raising money and awareness for Autism and Autism Speaks! Matt closes his show with a touching interview with his twelve year old son Will, who wishes his dad a Happy Birthday! Shannon rounds out the show with a refresher on dealing with challenging behavior in the classroom. This is what every parent needs to know to get the right support for their child and their child's teacher!

Today's jargon term is IEP. An IEP is an individualized education plan. It is a legal document that must be adhered to. It ensures a student gets the education they need.

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The San Diego Walk will be on September 26th and the Orange County walk will take place on December 6th. For more information or to find a walk near you, visit: www.AutismSpeaks.org

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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Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks talks about the Autism Safety Fair happening on Tuesday September, 8th at Huntington Beach. This is a great opportunity to get children to meet first responders and learn what will happen in an emergency.

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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Jennifer Jones from Autism Speaks talks with Shannon Penrod about being Autism moms and the incredible night of Autism awareness at Dodger Stadium. Jennifer says something that makes Shannon cry!

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