Ask Dr. Doreen - November 20th, 2013

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismliveAutism 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:00:20 Do you have a favorite toy for working with small children?05:18 I need help for a young teen with emotional health problems connected with autism, OCD, and ADHD08:56 What can I put in a 10-yr-old's bedroom to help him sleep easier? Light, sand, noise, etc.?13:30 How many, and which, Skills® programs should I be doing in a 27 hour/week time period?20:11 Our son will introduce himself to anyone and tell them about himself. We're afraid because doesn't seem to understand stranger danger.28:50 How do you get a child to take an object?36:11 What is the right number of breaks for 4 hours of daily therapy?44:15 My son can't stand the sound of chewing or soft talking. He goes into fits! 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