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Dennis Debbaudt - The leading global voice on autism training for law enforcement and emergency resp Mar 03, 2011

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Dennis Debbaudt is the leading global voice on autism training for law enforcement and emergency responders. Dennis Debbaudt was first to address the interactions between law enforcement and people with autism in his 1994 report Avoiding Unfortunate Situations. He has since authored a full length book, over 30 reports, book chapters and produced innovative and acclaimed training videos for law enforcement and first responders such as paramedics, fire rescue, police, and hospital staff who may respond to an autism emergency.

Sharon daVanport - Exec Director of Autism Women Network Feb 28, 2011

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Sharon da Vanport Executive Director of Autism Women Network. One of the most admired and respected women in the Autism Community Sharon da Vanport Executive Director of Autism Women Network. Join us as we discuss her life, her passion for helping women on the spectrum and what parents need to know about raising a daughter with autism.

Sensory Processing Disorder - What is it and What it is not Feb 24, 2011

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Join three incredible Sensory Processing Disorder experts - Dr Lucy Miller founder Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation, author of groundbreaking "Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder" and developer of nationally standardized the Miller Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP) to assess preschool children with developmental disorders including Sensory Processing Disorder. Carol Kranowitz author of the best selling book "The Out Of Sync Child" and "Growing an Insync child" along with Hartley Steiner author of Gabrielle Making Sense of School join Marianne Russo to discuss recent misrepresentations of Sensory Processing disorder.

Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome Feb 24, 2011

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Sherry Gomez and Tammy Rose founder of FACE 22 (Families Advocating for Chromosomal Education) Velocardiofacial syndrome) along with Dr Dawn Koontz Child Psychologist join us. VCFS is a genetic condition that is sometimes hereditary. VCFS is characterized by a combination of medical problems that vary from child to child. These medical problems include: cleft palate, or an opening in the roof of the mouth, and other differences in the palate; heart defects; problems fighting infection; low calcium levels; differences in the way the kidneys are formed or work; a characteristic facial appearance; learning problems; and speech and feeding problems. Sherry Gomez joins us to discuss this misunderstood disorder.

Restraint And Seclusion - Special Needs Legislation Feb 21, 2011

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Unlawful Restraint and Seclusion, Special Needs Legislation, Autism Insurance Laws, Secondary Education Advocacy with Mae Wilkinson http://www.examiner.com/pu

Dr Temple Grandin "Fear and Autism" Feb 14, 2011

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Dr Temple Grandin - Author, Advocate, One of Time Magazines Most Infuential People Of The Year - Emmy Award Winning HBO Movie "Thinking In Pictures" surprised me with a phone call and we took it to the airwaves. This is Temple Grandin's third appearance on the show. "The principal emotion experienced by autistic people is fear"~ TG Join Temple Grandin and Marianne as they discuss Fear and the Autistic child

Dr Susan Swedo - NIMH Senior Investigator Feb 10, 2011

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I am honored to present Dr Susan Swedo, Senior Investigator Behavioral Pediatrics and Developmental Neuropsychiatry her laboratory studies childhood-onset obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders, including Tourette syndrome and Sydenham chorea. Dr Swedo is the leading researcher in PANDAS and related disorders. Dr Swedo joins us to discuss the latest in research and the new clinical trials being conducted to find treatments for these disorders

Dr Allen Frances - Chair of DSM-V Task Force Feb 03, 2011

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The DSM - Dr Allen Frances - Dr Frances was chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and of the department of psychiatry at Duke University School of Medicine will join us to discuss the upcoming changes to the DSMV as it pertains to Bipolar Disorder

Dr Gary Brannigan - "Reading Disabilities - Beating The Odds" Jan 24, 2011

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Dr Gary Brannigan author of "Reading Disabilities - Beating The Odds" a frequent contributor to The Coffee Klatch and a treasure trove of information on parenting and education,

Lou Guiffre - LifeProtekt GPS Tracking System Jan 20, 2011

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President - LifePROTEKT is our guest to discuss monitoring and tracking devices for your autistic child - Gone in an instant: http://www.lifeprotekt.com