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Autism Live is an interactive webshow providing support, resources, information, facts, entertainment and inspiration to parents, teachers and practitioners working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Viewers are encouraged to participate by asking questions of experts, offering suggestions for to…

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    Autism Live 8.27.25: Soo Cho

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 63:21


    On today's show Shannon welcomes the fabulous Soo Cho to talk about her new venture Committed Actions.  Soo is an amazing autism expert who has helped children, teens, and adults around the globe to communicate in modalities that work for them.  Soo shares critical information about Augmentative and Alternative Communication as well as the keys to meeting individuals where they are and connecting with them on their terms. Soo shares everything from yoga to baking.  It's not a show to miss!  

    Autism Live 8.20.25: Manish Arora

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 62:58


    Have you ever been frustrated that “early intervention” is considered the best course of action when treating autism, but the waiting list to get a diagnosis is sometimes 1-2 years?  On today's show Manish Arora, founder and CEO of Linus Biotechnology, joins Shannon to talk about the future of diagnosing autism.  Spoiler Alert: The future is sooner than you think and this science is going to dramatically going to change access to early intervention!

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    Autism Live 8.13.25: What I wish Every Parent of a 3- 5 yr old on the Spectrum KNEW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 68:31


    On today's show Shannon is going to ROCK THE BOAT!  Do you have a 3, 4, or 5 year old child with an Autism Diagnosis?  Shannon is going to tell you the bold truth about what she wishes you knew.  Because if you knew these things, you would make it a priority to do them right now, to ensure your child's best future.  If you are worried that you don't know what you should be focusing on, you will not want to miss this show.

    Autism Live 8.12.25: Parent to Parent Back to School Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 62:27


    Today on Autism Live Shannon gives Back to School tips that focus on the a roadmap to success.  What has to happen at home, what needs to happen at school, and how do we best prepare our child for success?

    Autism Live 8.6.25: Grant Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 63:11


    Grant Harris of GTH Consulting, LLC, 3x published autistic author, and Hall of Fame athlete, joins Shannon to discuss: Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Redesigning Systems for Inclusion from the Boardroom to the Mailroom and Maximizing Manhood as a Black Neurodivergent Professional as well as The Role of Leadership in Promoting Neurodiversity.  The Jargon of the day is neurodiversity.

    Autism Live 7.16.25: Ella Maisy Purvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 49:07


    If you haven't been watching PATIENCE on PBS, you owe it to yourself to subscribe to PBS Masterpiece and catch up.  On today's show Shannon interviews Ella Maisy Purvis, the star of Patience to discuss the hit show, making season 2, and the ins and outs of authentically representing autism.  Today's jargon is Hyperlexia.

    Autism Live 6.18.25: Kashif Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 62:36


    On today's show Shannon welcomes Kashif Khan, author of The DNA Way.  Here what Khan has to say about inflammation, autism, and RFK's promise to deliver the cause of autism within the year.  The jargon of the day is Social Reciprocity.  

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    Autism Live 6.9.25: Top Ten Tips for Teens on the Spectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 64:57


    On today's show Shannon shares 10 Essential Things to Do when you have Teens on the Spectrum.  The teen years go fast, but they are a wonderful time to catch up, shore up, and set our teens up for success.  Supporting teens is especially specific depending on their needs and interests.  

    Autism Live 6.4.25: Alex K Lin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 62:38


    On this episode, Shannon welcomes Alex K Lin, co-founder of Autism Rocks.

    Autism Live 5.28.25: Rachelle Vartarian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 68:38


    Rachelle Vartarian, President and Founder of Living and Learning Enrichment Center, joins Shannon to about quality of life supports for adults on the autism spectrum, including housing, support groups, extracurricular activities, job training and much more.  

    Autism Live 5.26.25: Jessica Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 63:32


    Today on the show Shannon welcomes Jessica Lee to talk about  Neurotalent Works and how they are helping to address the more than 80% unemployment rate for adults on the spectrum.  The jargon of the day is DEI.

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    Let's Talk Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 82:39


    Join Shannon and Moira as they discusses some of the hottest show that are currently available. 

    Autism Live 5.19.25: Austin Wolff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 54:35


    On Today's show Shannon is joined by filmmaker Austin Wolff to discuss his new film, Wally Jackson and the Probability of Love and Car Accidents.  Today's jargon is Authentic Representation.

    Autism Live 5.15.25: Top Ten Tips on Special Diets and School Restrictions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 65:26


    On today's show Shannon gives tips on how to handle your child's special diet restrictions at school.  Get the 411 on how to get is written in to your child's IEP and how to deal with birthdays, holidays and more!

    Autism Live 5.12.25: The Prevalence Show with Lisa Ackerman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 61:51


    TACA founder Lisa Ackerman joins Shannon to shed light on the new Autism Prevalence numbers released by the CDC in April.

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    Autism Live 5.7.25: Parent to Parent- Preparing for Summertime Success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 66:01


    On today's show Shannon Penrod, author of Autism: Parent to Parent, gives tips for making the summer a success for everyone.  It has to be fun, but it can also be a great time to learn and grow while having fun!

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    Autism Live 5.5.25: 10 Tips for Reducing Toxicity for You and Your Child

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 60:53


    On today's show Shannon offers 10 small changes you can make today to lower the toxic load on your body and your children's bodies.

    Autism Live 4.30.25: Dr. Temple Grandin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 64:30


    On Today's special episode Shannon talks with Dr. Temple Grandin about her biggest concerns for the autism community today.  Dr. Grandin also answers questions from viewers around the world.

    Autism Live 4.28.25: Janet Elliot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 57:51


    Janet Elliot, author of The Alien Savant; the history of special education,/before the diagnosis of autism-neurodivergent family inclusion joins Shannon to discuss her book and the state of special education today.  Today's jargon term is FAPE.

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    Autism Live 4.25.25: Entendiendo Diez Cosas sobre el Proceso del IEP

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 80:16


    ¡Es temporada de IEP! Hoy Shannon repasa todas las partes de la reunión de IEP y lo fundamental que hay que entender en cada fase. Para los padres que no han pasado por el proceso o que sienten ansiedad, esta es una conversación fácil de entender que puede ayudarles a obtener la mejor experiencia educativa posible para su hijo.

    Autism Live 4.24.25: Los Diez Mejores Consejos para hacer que su hijo sea a Prueba de Acoso

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 81:17


    En el programa de hoy, Shannon comparte consejos clave para ayudar a tu hijo a protegerse del acoso. Aprende cómo puedes trabajar para ayudar a tu hijo a evitarlo y cómo reaccionar cuando los acosadores se esfuerzan al máximo.

    Autism Live 4.23.25: Lisa Ackerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 62:09


    On Today's show Shannon welcomes Lisa Ackerman, founder of TACA to talk about Leucovorin.  This cancer drug was featured in a CBS news story for its off label use for Autism and Cerebral Folate Deficiency.  To learn more watch the CBS news piece here youtube.com/watch?v=QT4E2dPTbkc.    Watch the TACA Podcast to see Lisa Ackerman interview Dr. Richard Frye here: https://tacanowblog.com/2025/03/03/leucovorin-and-autism-a-repurposed-drug-with-a-lot-of-promise-by-lisa-ackerman/  or read more about Cerebral Folate Deficiency here: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/cerebral-folate-deficiency/ Want to read the study that is driving the discussion?  Click here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/11/1141 Important programing note:  Leucovorin should only ever be taken after being prescribed by a physician after testing to show there is a need. 

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    Autism Live 4.21.25: Harri James O'Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 57:28


    Shannon is joined today by Harri James O'Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner to talk about their newest venture, a show entitled “The Neurodiversity of Kindness” the show will make it's world premier on April 27th at the Glorya Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts at Vista Del Mar.  Harri James O'Kelley shares news about The O'Kelley Labs new ventures and their ongoing program at Vista Del Mar called “Vista House of Lovingkindness.”  Rabbi Jackie Redner once again provide a loving message about the ongoing mission of Vista Del Mar to provide a loving base for all people of all abilities and all faiths.

    Autism Live 4.18.25: Los Diez Mejores Consejos Para Sobrevivir al Verano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 65:29


    En el programa de hoy, Shannon ofrece excelentes consejos para que el verano sea divertido, interactivo y educativo durante las vacaciones. En caso de duda, ¡regresa al aprendizaje experiencial tradicional para que cada momento del día sea un entorno enriquecedor desde el punto de vista educativo!

    Autism Live 4.17.25: Los Diez Mejores Consejos para Crear una Relación Positiva y Colaborativa con la Escuela de Su Hijo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 68:14


    Únase a Shannon hoy mientras comparte sus consejos favoritos para trabajar hacia una relación positiva y colaborativa con la escuela y el personal escolar de su hijo.

    Autism Live 4.16.25: The Rutgers Peer Mentors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 52:06


    On today's show Shannon is joined by Erin Walker and Kai Pai from Rutgers groundbreaking Peer Mentor program.  Today's jargon term is Peer Mentor.

    Autism Live 4.14.25: Thomas D'Eri

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 59:46


    Thomas D'Eri is Shannon's special guest today.  Thomas and his father, John D'Eri, co-founded the Rising Tide Car Wash, an innovative social enterprise to develop a scalable solution for employing individuals with autism. They opened the first car in Parkland, Florida in 2013. They were inspired to do this by watching John's son and Thomas' brother Andrew, a vibrant young man with autism, struggle to find his place in the world. Thomas shares with Shannon how the Rising Tide Car Wash has created an innovative model that intentionally designs the work environment in a way that empowers individuals with autism to thrive and produce extraordinary results.  Today's jargon term is :  Visual Supports.

    Autism Live 4.11.25: Cumplimiento de la Manera Correcta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 59:48


    En el programa de hoy, Shannon Penrod habla sobre el arma de doble filo del cumplimiento. ¿Es posible enseñar a un niño a ser obediente y al mismo tiempo enseñarle a ser un autodefensor eficaz? Sí, pero requiere algo de trabajo y atención plena... Vale la pena.

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    Autism Live 4.10.25: Las Diez Cosas Más Importantes para Ayudar a Su Hijo Cuando Las Cosas van Mal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 50:29


    Ocurren terremotos, inundaciones y tormentas. Mueren seres queridos y mascotas. Ayudar a nuestros hijos a superar las secuelas de estos eventos suele ser abrumador para los padres. Esto es especialmente cierto para los padres de niños con retrasos en el habla, sociales y/o cognitivos. Shannon nos da sus diez consejos favoritos que ha aprendido de los expertos. Es posible que no todos funcionen para su hijo, pero es de esperar que al menos uno lo haga.

    Autism Live 4.9.25: Special Event: P2i Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 67:47


    On this special episode regarding Toxicity, a panel of experts share research findings of the effects of lowering toxicity in pregnant mothers, babies, children, teens,

    Autism Live 4.7.25: Peter Prokop and Tommy Caamano, Co-Directors of Traveling the Spectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 47:32


    On Today's show Shannon welcomes Peter Prokop and Tommy Caamano, Co-Directors of Traveling the Spectrum a new TV series designed to help families with loved ones on the autism spectrum feel more confident about traveling. The show highlights real families as they embark on sensory-friendly vacations, breaking down barriers and proving that travel can be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Statistics show that 87% of families with a loved one on the autism spectrum don't take vacations, but 93% say they would if there were more resources. Traveling the Spectrum helps fill that gap by showing what's possible.  Visit: www.travelingthespectrumshow.com for more information.  The jargon of the day is Systematic Desensitization.

    Autism Live 4.4.25: ¿Qué es ABA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 67:11


    En el programa de hoy, Shannon explica qué es ABA

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    Autism Live 4.3.25: Cosas que puedes hacer hoy para apoyar a la persona que amas en el espectro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 59:20


    En el programa de hoy, Shannon comparte cosas que puedes hacer hoy para apoyar a la persona que amas en el espectro.

    Autism Live 4.2.25: Coby Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 61:54


    Today, on World Autism Awareness Day Shannon is joined by Actor Coby Bird.  Coby shares details about his most recent acting job on the hit streaming show, The Pitt!  Coby and Shannon will discuss the theme for 2025's World Autism Awareness Day and what the day means to both of them.

    Autism Live 3.31.25: Jane Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 59:45


    On today's show author Jane Fischer joins Shannon to discuss parenting children with medical challenges and disabilities.  Jane's daughter has Joubert Syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the brain and the body. Jane rejected the limiting beliefs or her daughter's medical team, advocated for her daughter and in doing so changed her daughter's life.  Jane has chronicled her daughter's journey in her book, If You Knew Suzy, Pushing the Boundaries of Never.  The jargon of the day is Joubert Syndrome.  

    Autism Live 3.24.25: Jason Eichenholz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 62:41


    Today on Autism Live Jason Eichenholz joins Shannon to discuss how parenting a child with autism inspired him to start Jonathan's Landing Foundation, and how his tech and entrepreneurial background helps him gather the resources to support adult with autism.  Today's jargon is: Executive Functions.  

    Autism Live 3.19.25: The Four Different Types of Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 59:59


    Today Shannon talks about the different types of play, their importance and how to teach them to your child!  

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    Autism Live 3.17.25: What 504 Plans CAN Provide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 62:04


    On Today's show Shannon gives key information about what 504 plans can actually provide.  There has been discussion of doing away with 504 plans, but what would be lost?

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    Autism Live 3.12.25: Eight Tips for Dealing with Anxiety Over Your Child's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 63:18


    On today's show Shannon Penrod gives tips for how to deal with anxiety about your child's future.  We don't have control over everything and sometimes even that thought can be overwhelming.  How can we all deal with the stress and the fears?  Tune in to hear what Shannon has to say.

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    Autism Live 3.10.25: Top Ten tips To Avoid Caregiver Burn Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 64:01


    On today's Parent to Parent Shannon gives heartfelt tips to avoid and bounce back from burn out.  Being a caregiver is a tough job, it's hard because the love you have for  your child is boundless, so it is easy to give and keep giving, until you have nothing left to give.  Recognizing and dealing with burn out is critical if you want to be survive, thrive and keep caregiving.

    Autism Live: Understanding the parts of the IEP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 82:56


    It's IEP season!  Today Shannon goes through all the parts of the IEP meeting and what is critical to understand at each phase.  For parents who have not been through the process or have anxiety about the process this is an easy to understand discussion which can help empower you to get the best education experience possible for your child.  

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    Autism Live 3.3.25: Parent to Parent: Top Tips to Make Your Child Bully Proof

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 81:19


    During today's show Shannon shares critical tips to help your child be bully proof.  Learn things you can be working on to help your child avoid bullying, and how to react when bullies try their best.

    Autism Live 2.26.25: Jenny Palmiotto

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 57:51


    Jenny Palmiotto joins the show to talk about the Love and Autism Eras Tour.  Are you ready for it?  This is a very special event that blends love, acceptance, empowerment, and of course the music of Taylor Swift!  Visit www.loveandautism.com for more information.  Today's Jargon is Ableism.

    Let's Talk Movies: 3rd Annual Oscar Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 96:34


    It is the 3rd Annual Oscar Edition of Let's Talk Movies with Moira & Shannon!  Tune in to this live show where the ladies chat up the Best Picture Oscar Nominees!  What did Moira love?  What did Shannon hate?  It's always surprising! 

    Autism Live 2.19.25: Maria Perrin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 58:34


    Maria Perrin, President of PPL, a Medicaid financial management services provider, joins Shannon to talk about self-directed care.  What does it mean?  How does it work?  Who benefits from self-directed care and how do you begin the process of implementing this kind of care?  The jargon of the day  is Fiscal Intermediary.  

    Autism Live 2.17.25: What to do when your child is engaging in challenging behavior at school.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 65:43


    In today's Parent to Parent talk Shannon gives tips on what to do when your child is engaging in challenging behavior at school.  Sometimes as a parent it feels so frustrating, a note comes home from school saying your child has done something that isn't appropriate.  What are you supposed to do?  You weren't there.  You don't know what happened, really.  It feels like a total loss of control.  Shannon gives the 411 on what you CAN do!  Feel empowered to support your child!

    Autism Live 2.12.25: Nick Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 63:21


    Nick Yates is Shannon's special guest on today's show.  Nick was a semi-regular on Autism Live, sharing his experiences and insights after graduating from college.  Now, several years later Nick returns to give us all an update on his life, finding love, a career as well as his thoughts now about all he has been through and all he has accomplished.  Today's Jargon of the Day is EIBI.

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    Autism Live 2.10.25: Top Transition Tips for Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 67:55


    In today's show, Shannon gives transitions tips for individuals of all ages, what services change, what resources change? What is critical to know when your child starts school or leaves school. What do you need to know as your child becomes a teenager. 

    Autism Live 2.5.25: Alex Lin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 61:59


    Alex Lin, founder of Autism Rocks, joins Shannon to give updates on this year' concert as well as a heart to heart about autism in the news and how it affects Alex and potentially others who identify as being on the spectrum.  Autism Live is committed to providing a platform for those who are neurodiverse to tell their stories and opinions, however the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Autism Live, Autism Live's Host, or the Autism Media Network. Jargon: CBT

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    Autism Live 2.3.25: Kaz Windness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 63:41


    Author and Artist Kaz Windness joins Shannon to talk about her newest children's book "Bitsy Bat, Team Star" which will be released on February 4th, 2025. Kaz Windness is the Geisel award-winning, genre crossing illustrator and author of funny heart-warming books for young readers. Proudly neurodivergent (ASD/ADHD), Kaz specializes in character-driven books celebrating inclusivity, grit and kindness. Her many books include "Swim, Jim!", "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends", "When You Love a Book", and "Bitsy Bast, School Star".She is a professor of illustration at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and founder of the Cuddlefish Academy, where she inspires students to tell stories with pictures. Kaz lives in Colorado with her English teacher husband, two teen children and a bunny obsessed Boston Terrier named Remy. Kaz loves making deep dish pizza from scratch and sketching animals in the zoo. Today's jargon is PROSODY.

    Autism Live 1.27.25: Top Ten Positive Things You Can Do to Collaborate with Your Child's School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 68:53


    Join Shannon today as she shares her favorite tips for working towards a positive, collaborative relationship with your child's school and staff.

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