Podcasts about autism live

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

Autism Live is BACK in 2025!  On today's Parent to Parent show Shannon Penrod talks about 10 Positive Things You Can Do Today to Support the Person You Love on the Spectrum!  Is there a better way to spend your day?  Let's spread the love on the people who make our worlds go round. 

On today's show Shannon shares an important year end checklist to see if you are maximizing your child's success.  Tune in to hear tips on what questions you can ask yourself to get to the most progress and how to prioritize your lengthy to do list.  Today's jargon is Antecedent.

Matt Asner  joins Shannon to talk about this year's Gala performance of It's a Wonderful Life, benefitting The Ed Asner Family Center.  This year's performance will feature the cast of Spongebob Squarepants and some special guests. Audience members can view the show online or attend the LIVE performance at the Gary Marshall Theatre in Burbank, California on Dec 14th, 2024.  For more information or to purchase tickets visit: https://edasnerfamilycenter.org/events/wonderful-life/  Today's jargon term is Cognitive Distortion.

On Today's show Shannon welcomes Spela Repovs the Host and Co-Producer of the Global Autism Parenting Summit.  The summit will take place online December 9th-11th.  It will feature over 25 speakers and is completely free.  Parents can register by visiting: https://autism-summit.strategicparenting.com/.  Spela, who is the Chief Operations Officer at Strategic Parenting, shares all the information about this amazing upcoming summit.  Today's jargon is Errorless Learning.

Shannon shares 10…really 13 tips on what to do when you're on a holiday break and your kids have less services.  It can be a time of seclusion and frustration OR it can be a time to create new connections with your child!

On Today's show Shannon gives tips for a great GFCF Thanksgiving and just a great Thanksgiving in general. Today's jargon is Inhibition.

 Naomi Riley joins Shannon on today's show to talk about Differential Disabilities, Mental Health and Free EDU Resources.  Naomi Riley is a brain injury survivor turned influential motivational speaker, and her work is especially relevant for educators. As the founder of Text Pledge, a nonprofit based in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Naomi focuses on addressing critical social issues in schools, from distracted driving to gun violence. Her 10 pledges encourage students to practice compassion, speak up against injustice, and support others during crises—values that resonate deeply within the education community.  The jargon of the day is Visual Supports.

Shannon shares her top resources for support, information and all things related to supporting a child/teen/adult on the autism spectrum.

Lana Ferris joins Shannon to talk about Aphantasia, Autistic Burnout, and her personal experience as a mother who is Autistic.  Today's jargon term is Working Memory.

In this episode, Shannon explains the top ten things that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides.

Judi Uttal from Autism in Entertainment joins Shannon to talk about problems associated with Social Security for individuals with Developmental Disabilities attempting to work.  This is  a very important topic and Judi has some critical information to share.  Judi also shares an update on what Autism in Entertainment has been able to accomplish thus far.  The jargon of the day is Three Term Contingency.

Earthquakes, floods, and storms happen. Loved ones and pets die.  Helping our children through the aftermath of these events is often overwhelming for parents.  This is especially true for parents of children with speech, social and/or cognitive delays.  Shannon gives us her favorite top ten tips she has learned from the experts.  They may not all work for your child, but hopefully at least one will.

David Humphrey joins Shannon to give an update on the P2i project.  What do we know about autism that we didn't know 4 years ago.  Additionally, what has this research uncovered having to do with chronic disease?  David shares  how he and others are keeping Dr. Bernie Rimland's vision for autism alive. 

On today's show, Shannon Penrod talks about the double edged sword of compliance.  Is it possible to teach a child to be obedient while still teaching them how to be an effective self-advocate?  Yes, but it takes some work and  mindfulness…it's worth it. Join us at 10am Wednesday!

Kari Baker talks with Shannon about KIND which stands for Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences and her new book, Finding Kind, which details her family's autism journey and self discovery.  It is an inspirational hour you won't want to miss.  Today's jargon term is: Visual Supports 

7 years ago, Jason co-founded Spectrum Laboratory (aka Spec Labs), along with Garth Herberg, and what an amazing wild ride it's been! Spectrum Laboratory was founded in 2015 with the idea of creating original works of film, music, and animation with autistic and neurodivergent artists looking to gain experience and an education of what it would be like to work in the entertainment industry. Jason and Garth started Spec Labs with the idea of creating professional content with their autistic and neurodivergent artists that they could use as a calling card to get them work in the industry. Since Spec Labs launched in 2015, we've had many of our talent/ students go on to working and having success in the entertainment industry. Such as landing recurring roles on tv shows, starring in commercials and films, and auditioning for many types of roles, and not only “autistic” roles! We also launched Spec Lab Records and have over 100 songs released online, and numerous albums. Our Music department also has composed music for Sesame Street, Autism Live, The Special Olympics, and more! We are expanding and growing, recently launching a new Voice Over Acting department head by the incredible, Cathy McAuley, a voice acting legend in the business. She's educating our VO artists on how to record in the studio, as well as create their own demo reels and record at home. We've landed our Voice Over talent numerous paying jobs for our VO talent! 

Dr. Aaron Dallman joins Shannon to share opinions on Neurodiversity, Autism and emotions, and the mental health and well being of individuals on the spectrum.  Today's jargon term is Dyscalculia.

On today's show Dr. Eric Weiss joins Shannon to talk about umbilical stem cells, regenerative medicine and their very personal journey with their own son. The jargon is Perseverate.

On today's show Shannon gives tips for making sure that your IEP is in place and working properly to support your child's needs in an educational setting.

Jennifer Fitzpatrick joins Shannon to talk about the upcoming CPABA Conference.  The conference will be held virtually on October 11 and 12th 2024 with the theme “Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice”. For more information visit: www.behaviorlive.com. Join us tomorrow at 10am!

  Today's very special guest is Andy Bondy, together with his wife Lori Frost, pioneered the development of the Picture Exchange Communication System. In today's show, he talks about PECS today and the importance of meeting the communication needs of all individuals. Fittingly, today's jargon is PECS. 

Stan Kurtz joins Shannon on today's show to talk about the natural, non-medical healing work he has been doing at his center in Simi Valley. Today's jargon is Three Term Contingency.

Today's very special guest is Andy Bondy, together with his wife, Lori Frost, Bondy pioneered the development of the Picture Exchange Communication System.  In today's show he talks about PECS today and the importance of meeting the communication needs of all individuals. Fittingly today's jargon term is PECS.

On today's show Shannon welcomes Special Education Attorney and Self-Advocate Michael Gilberg to discuss the role of advocates and attorneys for individuals  with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.  Today's jargon is FAPE.

Today's guest is Sylvia Moore Myers.  Sylvia shares with Shannon what it is like being a vulnerable child who goes undiagnosed.  What are the long term effects of not getting the diagnosis in the early years.  This is a first-hand personal account of why early diagnosis is so important.  The jargon of the day is LRE.  Why is the LRE page on of the most important pages of your child's IEP?

Author Mary Jane White joins Shannon to talk about the path she took with her son and how that has shaped his very successful life.  Today's jargon is EIBI.  #IntensiveABA  #AutismOutcomes  #AdultswhohadABA

On today's show  Shannon gives great tips to make summer fun, interactive, and educational during the summer break.  When is doubt return to old school experiential learning to make every waking hour an educationally enriched environment!

On this show, Shannon gives her Top Ten Tips that parents can do for the remainder of the summer to ensure back to school success!  

Shannon welcomes Daniel Durany to talk about master autonomy while being socially savvy in a complex world while sharing his story of going from being nonverbal to raising a family of his own.  Today's jargon term is Inhibition, it's probably not what you think!

On today's show Shannon talks with James Schulz, CFO and Founder of Scioto Biosciences about their revolutionary approach to treating autism.  What is it?  How does it work?  Why is it different from other treatments?  Today's jargon is Gut Microbiome.

Alex Lin joins Shannon to talk about The Autism Rocks Concert which will happen on July 13th from 6-9pm at the Universal City Walk in Los Angeles.  This year's concert will feature Sasha Saunders, Cierra June, Laura K Jane, and rapper C-Quig!  For more information visit Autism Rocks on Facebook.  Shannon also covers Person First vs. Identity First language for the jargon of the day.   

On Today's Autism Live Shannon talks about what parents need to know about funding autism treatments and therapies.  She gives you the 411 on 211 and lots of other resources.

On this episode Susan Esco, SLP extraordinaire, visits to talk about AAC devices and how to get them funded by insurance companies.  Additionally she will talk about activities for daily living and how to make speech therapy a successful part of your journey. Jargon of the Day: SLP

At a viewers request Shannon takes on 504 plans in today's episode.  Why are schools pushing 504 plans, what should you know before switching from an IEP to a 504 plan.  Are their benefits to a 504 plan? Are their pitfalls?  Shannon shares the complete 411.

Vince Redmond, LMFT joins Shannon to talk about supporting siblings and strategies to help families balance the realities of intensive treatment for one child while not overlooking the needs of their siblings. Jargon of the Day: Cognitive Distortion

On today's Autism Live Cassie Gonzales visits to give an update on STAND, a research initiative designed to help parents of newly diagnosed children to access appropriate services and make decisions about how best to support their children on the spectrum.  Cassie provides information on who is eligible to participate in the study and what benefits they may receive from participating.  Today's jargon is:  Visual Schedule

On todays show Shannon shares an overview of some diets that might be of interest to parents of individuals on the spectrum, including GFCF, Keto, Finegold, Specific Carbohydrate, Reduced Pesticides, and Low Oxyalate.

Dr. Marlo Thurman visits to share information about benefits of naturopathy to support the physiological challenges that can affect those on the autism spectrum.  Dr. Thurmam's new book Naturopathic Wisdom: A Common Sense Mind-Body Approach for Struggling Children and Teens, from Future Horizons will be available on June 4th at all major book sellers.  Dr. Thurman has been working with and supporting the needs of Nuero-Diverse learners for over 25 years.  Her website is https://2econsultant.com/  Her book is available for preorder on amazon: https://a.co/d/8pGqsV5  

Advocate and Attorney Shain Neumeier joins Shannon to talk about the ongoing effort to close the Judge Rotenburg Center, the transgender community overlap with the autism community and the ways that individuals on the spectrum experience trauma.

On this very important show Shannon welcomes Lisa Gomez the Assistant Secretary of Employee Benefits for the Social Security Administration to talk about the importance of early intervention when treating autism.  Assistant Secretary Gomez will talk about different types of autism treatments and therapies as well as discull EBSA and how it is helping to improve insurance coverage and access to treatment.  Also discusses will be free resources to help families get access to benefit advisors and real stories of families getting better coverage and support through EBSA.  

Amy Gravino joins Shannon today to talk about her new sex educations curriculum she has designed for autistic individuals as well as what it is like presenting on receiving a genetic result for her autism and what that has meant to her and may mean for other individuals on the spectrum. Jargon of the Day: Executive Functioning

On this episode Shannon welcomes Kelly Bermingham to talk about her new book, “The Group Experience: How to support children on the autism spectrum moving from individualized learning to a group learning experience.”  Kelly shares vital resources and checklists to help determine a child's current strengths and weaknesses and how to teach effectively to create progress for the individual.  Listen to Kelly's podcast A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum here: https://youtu.be/WqOd014sL8A?si=y2FYuxnTMej4qCdT

On today's show Shannon welcomes Matt Asner to talk about current events at the Ed Asner Family center including, The Academy and the 12th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night.  We will get the full 411 on what celebs will be present and how viewers can participate!  For more information visit: https://edasnerfamilycenter.org/

On today's show Shannon gives her top tips for finishing the school year strong, including her top tip for the perfect teacher gift, and you won't believe it is FREE!!!

On today's Parent to Parent Shannon shares her best tips for making summer a time for fun and success.  It is the ideal time to help our kids get caught up and keep them caught up!!  Plus it is the ideal time to take all the things we have been learning out into the sun and have fun, or take the new skills to a museum, theme park, festival, or park!  Let's use summer as a springboard to success!