Autism Live, Thursday March 6th, 2014

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   On this edition of Autism Live: Shannon Penrod welcomes Dr. Adel Najdowski to shares tips on how know what skills are age and skill appropriate for your child's IEP.  She also answers a viewer's question on the effectiveness of ABA with older children.  Michelle Hascall from the Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center tells about their mission in Virginia to provide quality ABA and whole family services as a not-for-profit organization.   Dr. Tarbox answers a viewer's question about their child's school that says it is ABA based but does not take data.  Is that quality ABA?  How do you find a quality ABA program and make sure the people you are working with are well trained?  Dr. Tarbox also sheds light on self injurious behavior and reminds us all how important it is to get professional help from an experienced BCBA when treating SIB.     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