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On this episode of Autism Live: Autism Mom Shannon Penrod talks via Skype with a teenager on the Autism spectrum about how she found out about her diagnosis and what her goals are now. During real progress with Dr. Adel, Dr. Adel Najdowski shares a great tool for challenging behavior: a Behavior Intervention Plan Builder that is based on evidence based practices. Dr. Adel also answers questions about building social and language skills during the summer both in a camp setting and at home. Shannon answers a question about IEPs and fears that a school will recommend a different setting if a parent asks for too much. During Breaking it Down with Angela, BCBA Angela Persicke talks about effective strategies for dealing with challenging behavior based on the function of the behavior.

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