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Ask Dr. Doreen Building Independence Without Constant Prompting

Is your child relying on prompts for everything? Whether it's getting dressed, brushing teeth, completing homework, or learning daily living skills, independence is pos

Ask Dr. Doreen: Questions Parents are Afraid to Ask

What question have you always wanted to ask an autism expert—but were afraid to say out loud? On today's show, nothing is off limits. Join Shannon Penrod and Dr. Doreen a

Ask Dr Doreen: Independence

On Today's show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about teaching independence to individuals on the autism spectrum. 00:00 Introduction & Show Opening 04:32 P

Ask Dr Doreen Romance Dating and Relationships on the Spectrum

On today's Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about romance, love, dating, and relationships for those on the spectrum.  00:00 Show Intro + Topic

Ask Dr Doreen: How does ABA effect high functioning teens?

On today's show autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world about how ABA can be beneficial even for kiddos and teens who are con

Ask Dr Doreen: What do the autism numbers mean?

On today's show Dr. Granpeesheh answers questions from the audience about the 2 numbers that come with an autism diagnosis.  Why does it seem like people are only using 1

Ask Dr Doreen: ABA for Teenagers

In this episode, Dr. Doreen fields questions about ABA for teenagers.   00:00 – ABA Therapy for Teens & Autism | Ask Dr. Doreen Introduction 01:18 – Can ABA Help Te

Ask Dr Doreen When is a child ready for school?

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 s

Ask Dr Doreen: Challenging Behaviors

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

Ask Dr Doreen: "A" Month

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 th

Ask Dr Doreen 3.24.26 Elopement

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 ch

Ask Dr. Doreen 3.17.26: Myths About ABA

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers question from viewers around the world about autism, ABA, and empowering individuals who are neurodivergent.  Dr. Granpeesheh has devoted o

Ask Dr D 123025 whats missing in my childs aba

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 abou

Ask Dr. Doreen 121625 Treating Both sides of the spectrum

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 spectr

Ask Dr Doreen 12.9.25 What to do during the holidays

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.

Ask Dr. Doreen 11.4.25 ABA at Different Ages

 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.

Ask Dr. Doreen 10.28.25: ACT Today

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 cl

Ask Dr. Doreen 10.14.25: Treating Autism by Individual

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 pro

Ask Dr. Doreen 93025 Functional Communication

On today's show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh responds to the recent press conference on Tylenol and Leucovorin.  You will not want to miss her response.  For parents who are co

Ask Dr. Doreen 9.17.25: How are treatment hours determined?

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