Autism Live

It's time for a LIVE episode of Ask Dr. Doreen! Don't miss a chance to get YOUR question answered by the founder and CEO of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders! On this episode, Dr. Doreen answers questions about ABA hours, self-laughing and more! Don't miss it! Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Sign up for Autism Live's free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx 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

Segments and Guests Ask Dr. Doreen with Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy Co-host Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson Guests: Dr. Blair Braden Christine Cohen

Teaching children to relax and meditate can seem like an overwhelming task.  Getting kids to interact with a story is infinitely easier.  This unique meditation is specifically designed to help children on and off the Autism spectrum to relax and focus on their breathing, all through a fun interactive story about a turtle named Fin!  Children interact to help Fin accomplish a series of tasks.  For maximum benefit, parents should listen to the meditation with their children the first time to insure the children are interacting properly.  Use modeling techniques to show your child how to do the breathing with Fin and soon your child will be able to do the meditation themselves!

Being a parent can be so overwhelming, especially when life gives you extra challenges.  This short meditation will help to relieve stress and find the peace to cope with the craziest of days.  Shannon Penrod, host of Autism Live, leads the meditation.