Autism Live

Autism Live

The #1 rated autism podcast worldwide. Autism Live's mission is to provide information and inspiration to the larger autism community, that starts with individuals on the spectrum but includes everyone who loves and cares for those individuals. Host Shannon Penrod shares the Jargon of the Day, interviews with experts, community events and much more. Viewers are invited to interact live to address questions, concerns and topics of interests.

Episodes

January 7, 2026 60 mins

On today's show Shannon welcomes Anthony Vaquez back to the show, to provide an update on his life, work, and musical experiences with Spec Labs.  The jargon of the day is Autism.

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In this episode, Shannon will guide through some of the award winning toys form this year's toy guides and their importance in your child's development. 

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On today's show Shannon welcomes Matt Asner from The Ed Asner Family Center to discuss this year's It's a Wonderful Life table read.  This event will be held on December 14th and benefits the programs at TEAFC, including their renowned day program.  This year's cast features Ben Stiller, Michael Shannon, Martin Short and several of the cast members of Love on the Spectrum.  Virtual tickets for the event can be purchased at https://...

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December 3, 2025 62 mins

On Today's show Shannon welcomes Chelsea Darnell 2025 recipient of the Lending Your Voice Award to talk about Epic Players' December 10th performance of "Once Upon a Cabaret" – A Disney Themed Celebration of Inclusion and Talent at Barnsdall Art Theatre, featuring the Epic Players and special guests Kristen Bell and Josh Gad.  To purchase tickets for the event visit https://givebutter.com/epiclacabaret. 

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Join us at 10 am as Shannon presents more award winning toys in this year's Festival of Toys!

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Join Shannon as she shows off some of this year's award winning toys!

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Take a look at Shannon's tips for a gluten free and casing free Thanksgiving!

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Tune in today as Shannon gives last minute tips for Halloween success!

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October 22, 2025 62 mins

On Today's show Shannon dissects the steps to make your child's diet as healthy as possible. Spoiler alert!  It doesn't start with a GFCF diet anymore!  

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October 22, 2025 62 mins

On Today's show Shannon dissects the steps to make your child's diet as healthy as possible. Spoiler alert!  It doesn't start with a GFCF diet anymore!  

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October 15, 2025 63 mins

On Today's show Shannon talks with Megan Dolan about her one-woman show and trajectory and rebranding of the show from Lemur Mom to Not the Right Mom. After a  3 year hiatus the show now has new and deeper relevance at this current moment in time. Find out about upcoming shows and ticket info.  Today's jargon is LRE!

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October 1, 2025 65 mins

On Today' show Shannon welcomes actor and father Fred Melamed for a frank discussion about raising children to become adults and the world they have now inherited.  How are current policies impacting the autism community and the adults on the spectrum we love.  Fred is known for speaking his mind and calling it like he sees it, so this is a show not to be missed.

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September 17, 2025 62 mins

 On Today's show Shannon welcomes Sam Mitchell, an entrepreneur, podcast host, and motivational speaker who lives with autism, using his platform, Autism Rocks and Rolls to challenge the stigma surrounding autism by promoting self-acceptance and celebrating neurodiversity.  Sam talks with Shannon about Autism in the Workplace, Mental Health, and much more.  Today's jargon is stimming.

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September 10, 2025 68 mins

On Today's show Shannon discusses what our children lost during the COVID lockdown and how to help them to be caught up!  Let's face it, all of our kids lost different things, but they all have one thing is common – They LOST OPPORTUNITIES.  We can choose to ignore this or we can help to catch them up by giving them more FUN opportunities.
 

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September 3, 2025 64 mins

Autism in Entertainment has been moving and shaking since they were last on the show.  Judith Uttal and Marlen Sharpe join Shannon to talk about all of the amazing work they have been able to do in the last few months.  Plus there is a new Fun Raiser you may want to be involved in!  The jargon of the day is Functional Communication.

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August 27, 2025 63 mins

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 share...

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August 20, 2025 62 mins

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 e...

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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.

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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?

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August 6, 2025 63 mins

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.

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