Ask Dr. Doreen - August 21st, 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:00:25 Is Tranquil Sleep® to be used along with melatonin or on its own?00:47 Is it common for kids with autism to have gray hair?  Could it be a vitamin deficiency? 01:47 Is there a book for my mother-in-law to get her on board with my son's autism diagnosis and ABA therapy, like not rewarding his tantrums?05:58 How do you redirect lining up?09:59 Why does ABA cost so much?21:58 Do I need to go through the school district to start his IEP?33:08 How do you know if you have autism?38:19 How do I understand emotions and facial expressions?42:01 Can you talk more about sensory processing disorder?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