Autism Live

Recently, Hillary Clinton released a comprehensive plan for dealing with Autism. Tony Coelho, a top Clinton advisor, talks with Stephanie Schaeffer about some of the finer points of the plan including addressing early diagnosis and creating environments which encourage, develop and create opportunities for successful employment for individuals with ASD. For more information on the Clinton Autism Plan visit www.HillaryClinton.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.comThe Future is Bright is done in conjunction with The Autism Society. The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Their mission is to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. For more information visit: www.autism-society.org **Disclaimer - The Autism Society of America and all of its affiliates are highly non-partisan and will never endorse any candidate for elected office. Rather, we attempt to educate people on the issues impacting individuals and families impacted by autism, including letting them know what positions elected officials as well as those seeking such office may or may not take on various public policy and legislative issues. The Autism Society will provide any declared candidate running for the Presidency who is securing at least one percent support in national polls, equal time to any other candidate, to appear on this show and discuss their plans. They also may choose to have a representative speak on their behalf. The Autism Society of America will not allow any speaker at any Autism Society event or on this show to speak harmful words against any other candidate or use the time with the Autism Society to suggest, imply or state that the Autism Society is supportive of their candidacy.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh joins Shannon for a special episode of Ask Dr. Doreen. Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism's leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions: 00:12 – For the best outcome, does the comprehension level of the child matter or does it not matter if we have strong reinforcers? 15:53 - How can we encourage safe physical fun for our kids? 21:06 - For a High Functioning Autistic 8 year old, what are the basic perspective taking and. Executive functions we should teach? 29:49 - What can we do to make people with autism want to get involved socially? 37: 22 - How can we curb talking-back and arguing? 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