Autism Live

This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, our autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh PhD, BCBA-D, joins us again to answer viewer questions about dentists visits, obsessions, potty training and much more! Tune in and check it out!

Recorded Live 10am PT Feb 15, 2022

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4:53 good morning I send some information I feel way better got a month 1 week off work I needed time to care for my mental health i lasted worked Thursday January 26, 2022 & going to work on Tuesday March 22, 2022 with a bunch medical appts & dentist I wish fix my chart nasty flaw for life or death situations on all platforms across USA. THERE IS NO BACK SPACE KEY GET TO YOUR LAB TEST RESULTS PLEASE CAN REPORT IT TO ANYONE TO THE DOCTORS TO THE HR & CEO STAFF :)

Where do I go to report Doctors?

11:48 My son's teeth forms plague quiet often, it's because he doesn't let me brush it properly at night. I hate exposing him to dental clinic more often but I can't I recently noticed he forms plagues again. Is everybody else has the same issue like me? Dental offices are full toxicity as they use different chemicals. I am not sure what to do, any suggestion please?

20:20 What about the dental instruments, I heard they are made of aluminum and my son's test shows high toxicity so this is another concern for me putting the aluminum instruments in his mouth more often? what is your thought?

23:41 My son is 8 and he is going to an inclusive school with a shadow. And He is scream when He does not get his way. He has found a new way to communicate what He needs by yelling Help me. What can we do so He can stops this behavior? Thank you.

He is functionally verbal not conversational yet.

He also squeeze the shadows hands and my hands very hard when He is upset and frustrated.

30:49 Hello, so happy to have you both. I have a question about my 11yr old son with autism, he's obsessed with toilets and hand dryer, when we go out he wants to use the bathroom more than once and If we go to different places he wants to use all the bathroom available to him, it can get hard because some days I just have enough time to run in and out of a place. If he can't use it he'll get mad.

He can hold his pee for a very long time so I know sometimes he does not need to go, I let him go at least once when we go out sometimes two times. He draws the toilets and knows the different brands.

When we sometimes don't let him go more then once he'll get mad and say I'm still going to use the bathroom, or if I go use it by myself what happens, he says it in a threatening kind of way. Sometime

It's very hard to just go out to more then one place. He says he loves toilets and hand dryers. How can we help with these obsessive thing that is also needed, thanks in advance.

37:43 Hello, thank you for your work and what you do, my son is 9yrs old, diagnosed with Autism since he was 3 and we moved from North Carolina to Philadelphia area, and we are looking for ABA Tharapy, do you have a facility in Philadelphia area?

40:27 My son just diagnosed 3 months ago at 7 even though it's been obvious he is Autistic and severe ADHD. Now trying to get him services is a challenge the school isn't providing ABA or OT to him 1:1.

The medical side says he can't get the amount of services needed as the school has to do the school behaviors but they aren't what can I do to get him what he needs and has been robbed of?

45:49 my ten year old won't poop on the toilet what can I do?

51:41 how to deal with escape behavior ? it could be any where any situation mostly the escape behavior is they are not interested in and that could be a learning experience where care giver wants to teach

55:18 How can I teach my son to play with others? it is a nightmare on playground, he is pushing others kids he will be 4in a week

This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, our autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh PhD, BCBA-D, joins us again to answer viewer questions about dentists visits, obsessions, potty training and much more! Tune in and check it out!

Recorded Live 10am PT Feb 15, 2022

#AutismExpert #Autism #AutismPodcast https://www.autismnetwork.com/category/ask-dr-doreen/

https://www.tiktok.com/@askdrdoreen?

4:53 good morning I send some information I feel way better got a month 1 week off work I needed time to care for my mental health i lasted worked Thursday January 26, 2022 & going to work on Tuesday March 22, 2022 with a bunch medical appts & dentist I wish fix my chart nasty flaw for life or death situations on all platforms across USA. THERE IS NO BACK SPACE KEY GET TO YOUR LAB TEST RESULTS PLEASE CAN REPORT IT TO ANYONE TO THE DOCTORS TO THE HR & CEO STAFF :)

Where do I go to report Doctors?

11:48 My son's teeth forms plague quiet often, it's because he doesn't let me brush it properly at night. I hate exposing him to dental clinic more often but I can't I recently noticed he forms plagues again. Is everybody else has the same issue like me? Dental offices are full toxicity as they use different chemicals. I am not sure what to do, any suggestion please?

20:20 What about the dental instruments, I heard they are made of aluminum and my son's test shows high toxicity so this is another concern for me putting the aluminum instruments in his mouth more often? what is your thought?

23:41 My son is 8 and he is going to an inclusive school with a shadow. And He is scream when He does not get his way. He has found a new way to communicate what He needs by yelling Help me. What can we do so He can stops this behavior? Thank you.

He is functionally verbal not conversational yet.

He also squeeze the shadows hands and my hands very hard when He is upset and frustrated.

30:49 Hello, so happy to have you both. I have a question about my 11yr old son with autism, he's obsessed with toilets and hand dryer, when we go out he wants to use the bathroom more than once and If we go to different places he wants to use all the bathroom available to him, it can get hard because some days I just have enough time to run in and out of a place. If he can't use it he'll get mad.

He can hold his pee for a very long time so I know sometimes he does not need to go, I let him go at least once when we go out sometimes two times. He draws the toilets and knows the different brands.

When we sometimes don't let him go more then once he'll get mad and say I'm still going to use the bathroom, or if I go use it by myself what happens, he says it in a threatening kind of way. Sometime

It's very hard to just go out to more then one place. He says he loves toilets and hand dryers. How can we help with these obsessive thing that is also needed, thanks in advance.

37:43 Hello, thank you for your work and what you do, my son is 9yrs old, diagnosed with Autism since he was 3 and we moved from North Carolina to Philadelphia area, and we are looking for ABA Tharapy, do you have a facility in Philadelphia area?

40:27 My son just diagnosed 3 months ago at 7 even though it's been obvious he is Autistic and severe ADHD. Now trying to get him services is a challenge the school isn't providing ABA or OT to him 1:1.

The medical side says he can't get the amount of services needed as the school has to do the school behaviors but they aren't what can I do to get him what he needs and has been robbed of?

45:49 my ten year old won't poop on the toilet what can I do?

51:41 how to deal with escape behavior ? it could be any where any situation mostly the escape behavior is they are not interested in and that could be a learning experience where care giver wants to teach

55:18 How can I teach my son to play with others? it is a nightmare on playground, he is pushing others kids he will be 4in a week

In this episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod explains stereotypical behaviors for the jargon of the day! After that, she is joined by autism advocate, author, public speaker and life coach Thomas Iland to discuss the full potential of individuals on the autism spectrum, love and relationships and much more! Don't miss it!

#AutismPodcast #Stereotypicalbehaviors #Autism

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7:15 Jargon of the Day - Stereotypical Behaviors

21:31 Topic of the Week - Normal is a setting on the dryer

27:00 Special Guest, Autism Advocate, Author and Public Speaker, Thomas Iland Joins us

29:00 Dating and relationships can be difficult for people on the autism spectrum. Tell us about some of the successes and the struggles you have had finding love and having a girlfriend growing up.

37:23 What do people on the autism spectrum have to offer or bring to the table in a relationship?

40:35 What would you say was/were the turning point(s) in improving dating and relationships for you?

43:35 Do you also coach kids like 8 year old's with social skills? 48:43 What are you doing today to help people with autism find love and improve their relationships?

51:30 Are you still training to be the first autistic man to complete an Iron Man Triathlon?

57:55 This week on Autism Live

In this episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod explains stereotypical behaviors for the jargon of the day! After that, she is joined by autism advocate, author, public speaker and life coach Thomas Iland to discuss the full potential of individuals on the autism spectrum, love and relationships and much more! Don't miss it!

#AutismPodcast #Stereotypicalbehaviors #Autism

www.cometolifecoaching.com

https://www.facebook.com/thomasiland

https://twitter.com/thomasiland

https://www.instagram.com/thomasiland/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk04LnMjvaO25INFwqGahMQ

7:15 Jargon of the Day - Stereotypical Behaviors

21:31 Topic of the Week - Normal is a setting on the dryer

27:00 Special Guest, Autism Advocate, Author and Public Speaker, Thomas Iland Joins us

29:00 Dating and relationships can be difficult for people on the autism spectrum. Tell us about some of the successes and the struggles you have had finding love and having a girlfriend growing up.

37:23 What do people on the autism spectrum have to offer or bring to the table in a relationship?

40:35 What would you say was/were the turning point(s) in improving dating and relationships for you?

43:35 Do you also coach kids like 8 year old's with social skills? 48:43 What are you doing today to help people with autism find love and improve their relationships?

51:30 Are you still training to be the first autistic man to complete an Iron Man Triathlon?

57:55 This week on Autism Live

In this episode of Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy, our hosts cover some autism news about an inspiring man in Philadelphia, Autism Comorbidities and a Helpful Florida Police Officer. After that, our hosts are joined by mother and autism advocate, Becky Estepp for the Autism Family Portrait section! Don't miss it!

#AutismPodcast #AutismNews #Autism

2:59 Autism News - Inspired By 2 Sons, Philadelphia Man Creates Autisarians To Provide Safe Haven For Autism Community https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/08/black-history-month-autisarians-autism-northern-liberties/

8:03 Autism News - Autism comorbidities reflect racial, ethnic disparities

https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/autism-comorbidities-reflect-racial-ethnic-disparities/

13:40 Autism News - Clearwater officer who comforted runaway child with autism 'a true community champion' https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/clearwater-officer-who-comforted-runaway-child-with-autism-a-true-community-champion/

17:07 Autism Family Portrait: Becky Estepp from Safe Mind https://safeminds.org/

19:38 About Eric (Becky's Son)

24:30 About Safe Minds

https://safeminds.org

27:03 When was your son Diagnosed with Autism and what was that like for you?

30:30 What are some of the interventions and treatments that you think were the most helpful?

34:40 What advice do you have for families?

40:45 What are some of the things your son wants to do with his life?

49:14 Self-Determination Programs

55:40 Advice for New Parents

59:10 Next Week on Autism Live

n this episode of Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy, our hosts cover some autism news about an inspiring man in Philadelphia, Autism Comorbidities and a Helpful Florida Police Officer. After that, our hosts are joined by mother and autism advocate, Becky Estepp for the Autism Family Portrait section! Don't miss it!

#AutismPodcast #AutismNews #Autism

2:59 Autism News - Inspired By 2 Sons, Philadelphia Man Creates Autisarians To Provide Safe Haven For Autism Community https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/08/black-history-month-autisarians-autism-northern-liberties/

8:03 Autism News - Autism comorbidities reflect racial, ethnic disparities

https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/autism-comorbidities-reflect-racial-ethnic-disparities/

13:40 Autism News - Clearwater officer who comforted runaway child with autism 'a true community champion' https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/clearwater-officer-who-comforted-runaway-child-with-autism-a-true-community-champion/

17:07 Autism Family Portrait: Becky Estepp from Safe Mind https://safeminds.org/

19:38 About Eric (Becky's Son)

24:30 About Safe Minds

https://safeminds.org

27:03 When was your son Diagnosed with Autism and what was that like for you?

30:30 What are some of the interventions and treatments that you think were the most helpful?

34:40 What advice do you have for families?

40:45 What are some of the things your son wants to do with his life?

49:14 Self-Determination Programs

55:40 Advice for New Parents

59:10 Next Week on Autism Live

This time on Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod defines IHSS for the jargon of the day before interviewing Mother and Cook Rachael Bird about recipes, fail safes, GFCF diet and more! Check it out! Recording Live 10am PT February 9, 2022

Rachael Bird on Instagram: @smallkitchenbigflavor https://www.instagram.com/smallkitchenbigflavor/

6:33 Autism Jargon - IHSS

8:35 IHSS - Actual Definition

10:07 IHSS - Working Definition

19:48 Question of the Day: Who do you need to ask for help?

22:35 Topic of the Week: First Things First

30:11 Interview with Rachael Bird - Mother of Coby Bird & Talented GFCF Cook

31:30 When did the GFCF diet come into your life?

36:05 SmallKitchenBigFlavor Instagram: @SmallKitchenBigFlavor https://www.instagram.com/smallkitchenbigflavor/

40:08 Do you have a cookbook?

43:10 SmallKitchenBigFlavor - Lettuce Wraps

44:10 SmallKitchenBigFlavor - Ratatouille

46:35 SmallKitchenBigFlavor - Ricotta Pie

50:18 GFCF Diet 59:24 Shannon's Son and Rachael's Son

1:06:27 Upcoming on Autism Live

#AutismJargon #AutismPodcast #Autism

This time on Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod defines IHSS for the jargon of the day before interviewing Mother and Cook Rachael Bird about recipes, fail safes, GFCF diet and more! Check it out! Recording Live 10am PT February 9, 2022

Rachael Bird on Instagram: @smallkitchenbigflavor https://www.instagram.com/smallkitchenbigflavor/

6:33 Autism Jargon - IHSS

8:35 IHSS - Actual Definition

10:07 IHSS - Working Definition

19:48 Question of the Day: Who do you need to ask for help?

22:35 Topic of the Week: First Things First

30:11 Interview with Rachael Bird - Mother of Coby Bird & Talented GFCF Cook

31:30 When did the GFCF diet come into your life?

36:05 SmallKitchenBigFlavor Instagram: @SmallKitchenBigFlavor https://www.instagram.com/smallkitchenbigflavor/

40:08 Do you have a cookbook?

43:10 SmallKitchenBigFlavor - Lettuce Wraps

44:10 SmallKitchenBigFlavor - Ratatouille

46:35 SmallKitchenBigFlavor - Ricotta Pie

50:18 GFCF Diet 59:24 Shannon's Son and Rachael's Son

1:06:27 Upcoming on Autism Live

#AutismJargon #AutismPodcast #Autism

In this episode of Ask Dr. Doreen, our favorite Psychologist and BCBA-D Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is back to answer questions that viewers have written in! Watch as our host Shannon Penrod and Dr. Doreen discuss ABA vs School, some potentially triggering situations when dealing with family or the school system and much more. Don't miss the useful advice!

Tune in on YouTube next week for Ask Dr. Doreen! Use the link below to set a reminder!

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3:26 We want to start ABA for my kid but is this ok to miss school? Schools ends at 3pm and my kid is so tired by that time. Moreover, my kid goes to a public school and I don't know how much they work with him. It's like a black hole.

9:29 My daughter is seven and autistic, partially verbal. During high stress situations she goes mute. Anyway, she went to my sister's house all happy on Friday. It was a whole family get together, I had to run and deliver some packages, I was gone for like half an hour. Anyway, when I got back, she was in different clothes and very clearly upset. I asked what happened and my sister told me she wet herself after she couldn't have a chocolate pop. Now, here's the thing with my girl; she would never wet herself purposefully. She has extreme anxiety surrounding her toileting, to the point of therapy. I don't know what this anxiety is caused by, but it's severe. She was clearly very distressed, so I just took her home. In the car she broke down sobbing but was unable to tell me what happened. As soon as we got home, she took herself upstairs and put a pull up on (pull ups being accessible for her is a recommendation, so she has more control over herself) and has been super cuddly since. She hasn't been using her AAV devices or signing at all. She has two therapists and she's due to see them both in the next week to see if they'll be able to help me understand what happened. Family have been awful. My sister, mainly, who is still claiming that she was being a brat and is doing this all for attention. I've since told every family member they will not be seeing her or me until the truth has been told. Am I the butthead here? I am the dad in this situation.

17:40 My son (8) only uses his verbal skills to mand for things and answer very very simple questions like How are you doing? and He answers: I am fine. But how can I help him to start a conversation?

25:05 We are in Canada unfortunately the government does not provide Speech therapy for kids more than very limited few sessions. How can we as parents help a child like 8 years old with Speech? 30:37 Good morning. my son is almost 4 and has good language. He's not going to school yet and he's not doing peer play. I'm giving ABA therapy at home. How do I produce peer play?

35:25 My Family hates me for my Autism and exploited me for my Autism and bad mouth me...My nephew is 6 and have Autism and they treat him bad for it.

41:20 They don't slow down their brain to understand sometimes and because we are literally thinking . We need people to listen more. I think it's time to stand tall and be who we are.

43:04 This may be triggering. I'm a father to a lovely 17-year-old daughter named Cameron. She was diagnosed with level 2 autism (mid functioning). She is nonverbal and uses her phone's text to speech. She's a junior in high school this year and she functions at a 7th grade level. Her teacher who I will call Mr. Smith started working at Cam's school last year during Cam's sophomore year. I was concerned about the mention of him in every sentence being typed out on her phone. Recently I found out that Mr. Smith has been giving Cam 11th grade level work simply because he believes since she is in 11th grade, she can do it. He's been restraining Cam, strapping her to the seat and sometimes tying up her arms and strapping them to her lap so she can't flap them around or jump since she does that a lot. Mr. Smith threatened to call Cam's wrestling coach and basketball coach to take her out of her sports. This makes my blood boil.

50:47 My oldest is autistic and has been diagnosed with separation anxiety and demand avoidance. It seems to us that he is in a constant state of "fight or flight" sometimes even if we are just snuggling on the couch (snuggling with someone while reading a book or playing a board game is like his idea of heaven). My wife has a background in special ed, we believe very strongly in respecting children as people, in playfulness, setting limits with warmth and compassion, etc. Some of the behavioral approaches that have been recommended to us seem antithetical to those values or seem impossible to implement outside of a very controlled therapeutic environment (which a home is not). HELP

In this episode of Ask Dr. Doreen, our favorite Psychologist and BCBA-D Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is back to answer questions that viewers have written in! Watch as our host Shannon Penrod and Dr. Doreen discuss ABA vs School, some potentially triggering situations when dealing with family or the school system and much more. Don't miss the useful advice!

Tune in on YouTube next week for Ask Dr. Doreen! Use the link below to set a reminder!

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3:26 We want to start ABA for my kid but is this ok to miss school? Schools ends at 3pm and my kid is so tired by that time. Moreover, my kid goes to a public school and I don't know how much they work with him. It's like a black hole.

9:29 My daughter is seven and autistic, partially verbal. During high stress situations she goes mute. Anyway, she went to my sister's house all happy on Friday. It was a whole family get together, I had to run and deliver some packages, I was gone for like half an hour. Anyway, when I got back, she was in different clothes and very clearly upset. I asked what happened and my sister told me she wet herself after she couldn't have a chocolate pop. Now, here's the thing with my girl; she would never wet herself purposefully. She has extreme anxiety surrounding her toileting, to the point of therapy. I don't know what this anxiety is caused by, but it's severe. She was clearly very distressed, so I just took her home. In the car she broke down sobbing but was unable to tell me what happened. As soon as we got home, she took herself upstairs and put a pull up on (pull ups being accessible for her is a recommendation, so she has more control over herself) and has been super cuddly since. She hasn't been using her AAV devices or signing at all. She has two therapists and she's due to see them both in the next week to see if they'll be able to help me understand what happened. Family have been awful. My sister, mainly, who is still claiming that she was being a brat and is doing this all for attention. I've since told every family member they will not be seeing her or me until the truth has been told. Am I the butthead here? I am the dad in this situation.

17:40 My son (8) only uses his verbal skills to mand for things and answer very very simple questions like How are you doing? and He answers: I am fine. But how can I help him to start a conversation?

25:05 We are in Canada unfortunately the government does not provide Speech therapy for kids more than very limited few sessions. How can we as parents help a child like 8 years old with Speech? 30:37 Good morning. my son is almost 4 and has good language. He's not going to school yet and he's not doing peer play. I'm giving ABA therapy at home. How do I produce peer play?

35:25 My Family hates me for my Autism and exploited me for my Autism and bad mouth me...My nephew is 6 and have Autism and they treat him bad for it.

41:20 They don't slow down their brain to understand sometimes and because we are literally thinking . We need people to listen more. I think it's time to stand tall and be who we are.

43:04 This may be triggering. I'm a father to a lovely 17-year-old daughter named Cameron. She was diagnosed with level 2 autism (mid functioning). She is nonverbal and uses her phone's text to speech. She's a junior in high school this year and she functions at a 7th grade level. Her teacher who I will call Mr. Smith started working at Cam's school last year during Cam's sophomore year. I was concerned about the mention of him in every sentence being typed out on her phone. Recently I found out that Mr. Smith has been giving Cam 11th grade level work simply because he believes since she is in 11th grade, she can do it. He's been restraining Cam, strapping her to the seat and sometimes tying up her arms and strapping them to her lap so she can't flap them around or jump since she does that a lot. Mr. Smith threatened to call Cam's wrestling coach and basketball coach to take her out of her sports. This makes my blood boil.

50:47 My oldest is autistic and has been diagnosed with separation anxiety and demand avoidance. It seems to us that he is in a constant state of "fight or flight" sometimes even if we are just snuggling on the couch (snuggling with someone while reading a book or playing a board game is like his idea of heaven). My wife has a background in special ed, we believe very strongly in respecting children as people, in playfulness, setting limits with warmth and compassion, etc. Some of the behavioral approaches that have been recommended to us seem antithetical to those values or seem impossible to implement outside of a very controlled therapeutic environment (which a home is not). HELP