Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer’s questions such as, How can I help my 4 year-old student to focus in the classroom, have less anxiety and stop self-stimulating during class? My five year old is still not speaking, is it time to give up hope? How can I help my daughter to engage in more social activities?. And more. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, Shannon talks with Elaine Hall, AKA Coach E, about her recent trip to the White House for a discussion about inclusion of individuals with disabilities within the Jewish community. Elaine speaks about the beautiful realities of inclusion when we do it right! 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

Matt Asner talks about the shocking failure of the US Preventative Services Task Force to recommend Autism screenings for all children under the age of three. On the Spectrum with Matt Asner is a collaborate effort between Autism Live and Autism Speaks. For more information on Autism Speaks visit www.AutismSpeaks.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

Autism Dad, Matt Asner, talks about the new feature film, Jack of the Red Hearts with the film's director, Janet Grillo, it's writer, Jennifer Deeton, and Autism mom Navah Paskowitz-Asner. Jack of the Red Hearts opens Feb. 26th. For more information visit: www.jackoftheredhearts.com. On the Spectrum with Matt Asner is a collaborate effort between Autism Live and Autism Speaks. For more information on Autism Speaks visit www.AutismSpeaks.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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive The Jargon of the Day is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). In the United States every school aged child is legally entitled to a "Free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment that give the student a floor of opportunity to access the curriculum." For many students this means being included with their neurotypical peers, but with accommodations. It is important to determine a students ability to be mainstreamed with supports before making a decision to place them in a setting where they do not have access to their peers. 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The Jargon of the Day is Shaping. Shannon welcomes Kerry Magro to talk about his work on a new feature film, Jane Wants a Boyfriend. The film, which opens on March 25th, tells the story of two sisters, one who is on the spectrum and would like to start dating and the sibling who wants to help her sister and protect her as well. Kerry served as the Autism consultant for the film. For more information visit: www. Janewantsabf.com Kerry also shares news of the upcoming World Autism Awareness Day and some of the building that will “Light it Up Blue” for the day. Kerry encourages everyone to take the pledge to wear blue on April 2nd! Take the pledge by visiting : www.autismspeaks.org/liub It’s Mindful Thursday!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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ricky the Robot, an interactive therapeutic tool for working with children on the Autism Spectrum, demonstrates how he teaches lessons and rewards the child when they get the answer correct! For more information on Ricky the Robot visit: www.scholacticrobotics.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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Ricky the Robot is an interactive therapeutic tool that can help children on the Autism Spectrum want to learn and connect. Ricky shows off some of his new and improved features, including the fact that he is now wireless! For more information on Ricky the Robot visit: www.scholacticrobotics.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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Mindful Thursday! Shannon talks about being present and in the moment. How do you get present and how can it help you to get through stressful moments. 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

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: The Jargon of the Day is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Shannon welcomes Ricky the Robot. Ricky is an interactive therapeutic tool that can help children want to learn and connect. For more information on Ricky the Robot visit: www.scholacticrobotics.com Shannon gives the Mindful Thursday tip of centering yourself in the moment and discussed news of the day 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