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Autism Live


An interactive web-show and podcast providing support, resources, information, facts, and entertainment.

Mar 27, 2014

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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:

00:27  How do we help our son stay in control of his emotions, like anger?
04:14 What is Attachment Disorder and is it a comorbid disorder to autism?
08:38 I imagine so much, live in my own world, and always feel lonely. Does this mean I have aspergers?
11:05 What do you think colleges will be like for our kids in the next decade? Do you recommend any?
16:03 How did you get into the field of autism?
25:37 Ia'm 27 with aspergers. Are there social skills programs for adults like me?
30:57 Are there cases of identical twins where one has autism and the other doesn't?
32:52 What's your opinion about how autism is portrayed in film and television?
39:10 Is it only the speech therapist who can help my son learn appropriate social skills in his public school?

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