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Today on Autism Live: Dr. Adel Najdowski talks about the importance of teaching all of our children appropriate adaptive skills. There is something worthwhile for every child to be working on from toileting to shopping! Dr. Najdowski also answers a viewer's question about how many lessons you should work on and how to prioritize which lessons to work on. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox addressed viewer comments on their most frustrating time of day. Topics covered are bedtime rituals, meal times, mornings, homework and when there has been a disruption in the schedule. Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares grave concerns about the new California budget that does not allow Regional Centers to cover co-pays for Autism therapies.

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