Emmy award winning actor Ed Asner and Autism Speaks So Cal Executive Director Matt Asner talk about the realities of being Dads of children on the Autism Spectrum. They are preparing for the 2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks. For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs

Seven time Emmy award winning actor Ed Asner, along with his son and Autism Speaks So Cal Executive Director Matt Asner visit to talk about the 2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks. For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs

Television and film legend Ed Asner gives heartfelt advice to the dads and grandfathers of children with ASD. Ed will be hosting the 2nd Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks. For more information on the event visit: http://autismspeaks.print2d.com/full.shtml#sthash.1knapdly.dpbs

Vincente King is a bright and strong young man on the Autism spectrum. He and his mother, Katrena King, talk about Vincente's recent appearance, as a contestant on American Ninja Warrior! Vincente, made the Autism community and his mom very proud!

Bill Wong is an Occupational Therapist who has his own ASD diagnosis. Bill shares exciting news in the field of OT that will allow individuals to be assessed and have consultations via distance, thus shortening travel time.

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox offers a new look at perseverative behavior in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. If you only have time to watch one video about dealing with Autism, this is the one to watch!

Lifestyle Editor Susan Campbell Cross shares great tips for keeping the summer fun and sane. Included in the tips are ways to simplify in order to get to the fun, great ways to get our kids involved in events while commemorating the time and, of course, how to squeeze in some down time for yourself!

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Director of the Autism Research Group, shares exciting information about teaching creativity and imagination skills to individuals on the Autism spectrum.

Elaine Hall talks about The Miracle Project and some of the exciting programs they are offering around the country. The Miracle Project provides an inclusive, safe environment that allows individuals on the spectrum to express themselves creatively. Their program is critically acclaimed and the recipient of grants from ACT Today! , Autism Speaks and the NEA. For more information on The Miracle Project visit: www.themiracleproject.org

Dr. Adel Najdowski provides insights on how to work on attention with our kids: helping them to focus appropriately on things that are important to their lives. For more information on lessons to build attention skills visit: www.skillsforautism.com