Nov. 4 Supernanny Show to feature autism

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Dear All:

Information on an upcoming show that highlights autism. FYI - please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.---------------------------

SUPERNANNY TEAMS WITH AN ACCLAIMED AUTISM EXPERT TO HELP A CHILD WHO ISAN OUTSIDER IN HIS OWN HOME ON "SUPERNANNY," NOVEMBER 4"Facente Family" -- Supernanny Jo Frost teams with world-renowned autismexpert Dr. Lynn Koegel to tackle the parenting issues faced by a familywhose three-year-old son is an outsider in his own home. This episode of"Supernanny" airs on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the ABCTelevision Network.Deirdre and Trae Facente don't know how to integrate their autistic sonTristin into their daily life with their twins, Kayla and Marlana (4).Tristin is completely non-verbal, caught up in his own world ofspinning, jumping, swinging and, often, taking off his clothes. Theonly time he spends with his family is sitting at the dinner table. Thetwins, who demand much of their stay-at-home mom's attention, can'tfigure out how to play with their little brother. The parents are at aloss as to how to help Tristin come out of his zone and join the family.Enter Dr. Koegel and Supernanny. Together they refine the classicSupernanny methods and teach all the Facentes Dr. Koegel's inclusion andcommunication techniques to help engage Tristin. For example, when theyintroduce the new daily schedule to everyone, Dr. Koegel uses a pictureboard with Tristin to help him understand in a concrete way.In just a week, silent Tristin goes from zero words to speaking hundredsof times using over 20 new words. He is bursting with requests to play afavorite game, be tickled or eat a treat. Step-by-step, Jo and Dr.Koegel help the parents keep Tristin from his disruptive behaviors byincluding him in family chores and activities. These efforts culminatein the boy helping his dad set the table, a seemingly mundane task thatis so miraculous for Tristin, it brings tears to Trae's eyes. Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D is one of the world's foremostexperts on the treatment of autism. She and her husband, L.Koegel, Ph.D., founded the renowned Koegel Autism Center at the GraduateSchool of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Sheco-wrote the bestselling book on autism, Overcoming Autism: Finding theAnswers, Strategies, and Hope that can Transform a Child's Life, whichwas recently released in paperback, and also co-authored, with Koegel, the new book, Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism. Hailed by the New York Times as "fascinating" and "requiredviewing;" praised by Oprah Winfrey, Letterman and Ripa;acclaimed by such publications as Newsweek, Hollywood Reporter and TheNew Yorker; and lauded by parents and nannies across America,"Supernanny" is a hit. Jo Frost, as Supernanny, can tame the wildesttoddler, soothe the savage six-year-old and get the most difficult childto overcome problems with behavior, sleep, mealtime, potty training andother challenges that have vexed parents around the world for centuries.After just three episodes of the show aired in the U.K. in summer 2004,Jo Frost became Britain's hottest new TV star and godsend to desperateparents who were dazzled by her amazing results with misbehavingchildren. She debuted in America in early 2005 and captivated Americansas well with her practical, no-nonsense style, honed over 16 years ofnannying. "Supernanny" is now an international phenomenon; it airs in 47countries, almost all of them with Frost as Supernanny. Her book,Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children, was a No. 1 New YorkTimes bestseller. On the show, Jo observes how the parents handle their day-to-dayobstacles with their children. Once she's assessed the pitfalls, sheworks with the parents, instilling her tried-and-true methods fortransforming unwanted behavior. Then, after demonstrating just how wellthe new style will work and getting unbelievable results from thechildren, the parents must fly solo with the Supernanny techniques. Forseveral days they try to implement Jo's suggestions, and she revisitsthem at the end of the program to help keep them on track for thefuture. When parents witness Jo's results and -- even better -- achievethem on their own, they are truly believers in the Supernanny way. Bestof all, children and adults alike can enjoy the lasting benefits of amore harmonious family life. Nick is the creator and executive producer of boththe American and British versions of the show. Craig Armstrong isexecutive producer and Tony Yates the co-executive producer, of theAmerican version. "Supernanny" is produced by Ricochet, Ltd. "Supernanny" is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closedcaptioning. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org2005 ASO Bi-Annual Conference"Reaching Beyond the Horizon - Challenging the Autism Spectrum"Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2005 Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.