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On today's Ask Dr. Doreen, autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from parents around the world about how to know when their children are ready to start school.  What can parents do to set their children up for success?   0:00 Opening Disclaimer 0:10 Introducing Ask Doctor Doreen 0:30 Welcome & Live Show Setup 1:19 Where to Watch & Listen Live 1:58 Podcast & Ad-Free Subscription 2:53 April Reflections & Community Visits 3:34 Supporting Parents on the Autism Journey 5:00 Shannon's "Crystal Ball of Autism" Story 6:26 Early Intervention Struggles 8:17 A Life-Changing Autism Connection 10:27 Discovering ABA & CARD 1 2:47 Visiting an ABA Center: Joy in Action 13:58 When Is a Child Ready for School? 15:04 School vs. 1:1 Learning Explained 19:52 Why Early ABA Matters So Much 20:56 Preparing for School Success 22:06 Starting School Gradually 25:13 School Attendance Rights for Parents 26:22 How Grandparents Can Help Academically 30:55 When School Causes Emotional Harm 33:19 Using IEPs to Improve School Experience 38:13 Understanding Your Legal Rights in Education 39:38 Using AI to Prepare for IEP Meetings 44:12 AI Tools: Benefits, Limits, and Cautions 50:16 Teens, Anxiety, and School Balance 55:10 Treating Anxiety Effectively 57:00 Tomorrow's Show Preview & Closing

On today's ASK Dr. Doreen autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers parents' questions about challenging behavior in the classroom.  What can a parent do?  What's the best way to get back on track?  0:00 Welcome & Show Disclaimer 0:35 Meet Shannon Penrod & Doctor Doreen 1:26 Today's Topic: Challenging Behavior 2:15 Where to Watch & Listen (Podcast Info) 4:08 Autism Acceptance Month & Education Context 5:10 Parent Story: Child Punished at School 7:03 Why This Punishment Is Not Okay 8:36 Emergency IEPs & School Accountability 9:59 Understanding a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) 12:22 Why Teachers Often Don't Follow IEPs 14:16 Making the BIP Visible for Teachers 18:13 High School Incident: Social Rules & Suspension 19:49 Theory of Mind vs "Bad Behavior" 21:27 When Schools Get Zero‑Tolerance Wrong 22:15 Teaching Skills Instead of Punishment 23:40 Social Skills & Perspective Taking  28:13 What Behaviors Belong in the Classroom? 29:35 Restrictive vs Least Restrictive Environment 32:10 Pull‑Out vs Push‑In Services Explained 34:09 Why ABA Prepares Kids for School 35:33 Using ABA Alongside School 36:03 Can Teachers Get Autism Training? 37:31 Training Teachers Through Advocacy 39:14 Online Training & AI Tools for Teachers 48:37 What to Look for in a Teacher 50:23 Why Self‑Esteem Matters Most in School 51:29 Using Back‑to‑School Nights Strategically 52:34 Trusting Your Parent Instincts 56:41 Final Tips for School Success 57:22 What's Coming Next on Autism Live 57:40 Farewell & Sign‑Off

It is that time of the year!  It is April, Autism "A" month and it is also Dr. Doreen's Birthday.  On today's show we celebrate Dr. Doreen by inviting parents to share their "Win Stories".  Have you had something amazing happen with your child?  Are you ready to proudly share your child's latest milestones?  Write in and let Dr. Granpeesheh and our audience know. 00:00 Intro & Disclaimer 00:46 Welcome to Ask Doctor Doreen 01:04 Birthday Celebration & Spirit Week 02:04 Today's Topic: Celebrating Success Stories 03:10 How to Watch, Participate & Podcast Info 04:14 Win Story: Leadership Role at School 05:54 Why Small Victories Matter 09:16 Autism Awareness, Acceptance & April Reflections 12:18 Audience Win Story: First "I Love You" 14:29 Hope, Progress & Changing Futures 15:41 Insurance, Funding & ABA Constraints 16:44 The 3 Pillars: Communication, Safety & Independence 21:23 The Real Cost—and Value—of Early Intervention 26:43 Win Story: College Acceptance & Big Dreams 27:29 Love on the Spectrum & Media Representation 30:40 Authenticity, Autism & Being Yourself 31:25 Birthday Gifts & AI for Good 36:02 Friendship as a Major Milestone 37:01 Looking Back: Early Clients & Lifelong Impact 41:24 Recovered Journeys & Follow-Up Stories 45:58 Former Clients, Full-Circle Moments 49:47 Everyday Miracles Parents Never Forget 56:02 Gratitude, Final Thoughts & Tomorrow's Show  

It is estimated that more than 50% of children on the autism spectrum are at risk for wandering away from there home and caregivers.  The number one cause of death for children on the spectrum is drowning…after having eloped.   The #2 cause of death for children on the spectrum is being struck by a car…after eloping.  What can be done about this?  How can parents keep their children safe?  On today's show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about elopement and how to teach safety to children.

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers question from viewers around the world about autism, ABA, and empowering individuals who are neurodivergent.  Dr. Granpeesheh has devoted over 40 years of her life to helping individuals and families reach their best outcomes.

Today's show is the last show in 2025!  On this special show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, a world-renowned autism expert, answers viewer's questions from around the world about what might be missing from their child's treatment programs.  If progress has stalled what should parents look at to jump start future progress? Tune in to hear Dr. Doreen's advice!

On today's show world renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from around the world.  Today's starting topic is:  Treating both ends of the spectrum. But Dr. Granpeesheh will take live questions during the live program on any topic.  

Internationally renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions LIVE.  Today's starting topic is What to do when Holidays mean less services.  Dr. Doreen also answers a wide variety of topics from viewers on all aspects of autism.

 On Today's show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about how ABA is utilized at different ages and in different ways to suit the learner.

On today's show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about the mission of Autism Care Today!  As well as questions from viewers about the state of education in the classroom when behaviors are high and funding is low.

Autism treatment is supposed to be based on the individual, their needs, their learning style, their sensory experience.  Too often the individual is neglected in the process of their own treatment.  World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh discusses why individual treatment is essential.  Live questions on this and other topics are taken from viewers around the world.

In this episode Dr. Doreen and Shannon discuss how ABA treatment hours are determined for children with ASD. 

Today world renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from the audience about last week's Autism and Recovery show.  What does "Recovery" mean?  What is the controversy around the term and where does it stem from?  Why did the term come into being?  You may be surprised to hear what this term means, what it doesn't mean, and what impact does this term have on today's autism community.  The conversation continues!

On today's show world renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks about Autism and Recovery.  What does "Recovery" mean?  What is the controversy around the term and where does it stem from?  Why did the term come into being?  You may be surprised to hear what this term means, what it doesn't mean, and what impact does this term have on today's autism community.

On today's Ask Dr. Doreen, we answer questions about making ABA therapy FUN and FAIR. While controversy swirls over ABA techniques, Dr. Granpeesheh is the voice of reason, demanding that all interactions be fair to the individual learner. Tune in to find out what that means and how to make it FUN!