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.

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July 15, 2026 63 mins

Dr. John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist, joins Shannon to discuss common misconceptions about ASD and Motor disorders.  Leucovorin and metabolic interventions are discussed.  The jargon of the day is Methylation Cycle.

00:00 Introduction & Guest Preview
02:27 Autism Live Updates, Podcast & Community Resources
06:31 The Mission of Autism Live & Sup...
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Dr. John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist, joins Shannon to discuss common misconceptions about ASD and Motor disorders.  Leucovorin and metabolic interventions are discussed.  The jargon of the day is Methylation Cycle.

00:00 Introduction & Guest Preview
02:27 Autism Live Updates, Podcast & Community Resources
06:31 The Mission of Autism Live & Sup...
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July 8, 2026 65 mins
Jennifer Kaufman, author of Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey From Both Sides of the Desk joins Shannon to talk about training for first responders and the role of Grandparents in supporting Autism families.  The jargon of the day is: Perspective Taking.

00:00 Introduction & Welcome Back to Autism Live
00:32 Meet Guest Jennifer Kaufman: Principal, Advocate & Grandmother
01:26 Autism...
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June 24, 2026 60 mins
On today's show Shannon welcomes Brady Huggett, a features editor for the neuroscience publication The Transmitter.  Topics covered include the lack of funding dollars to research the lives of Autistic Adults.  A new five part podcast called "When Autistic Kids Grow Up"  looks at the lack of funding for research into the lives of autistic adults, told through the story of an autistic researcher who called attent...
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On today's show Shannon gives the rundown on 22 things you can teach in the summer months to catch your child up and prepare them for success in the new school year.

00:00 Intro & Autism Live Mission

02:59 Summer Learning Opportunities for Kids

03:24 25 Skills to Teach Over the Summer

08:06 Overview of All 25 Life Skills

12:19 Skill #1: Building Reading Habits

18:01 Skill #2: Potty Training & Generalization

19:46 Skill #3: ...

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June 3, 2026 67 mins

On today's show Shannon welcomes Dr. Molly O'Shea to talk about water safety and the terrible statistics surrounding drowning and children on the spectrum.  Goldfish Swim School has a new program to help swimmers be safe in and around the water. The jargon is Antecedent Modification. 

00:00 Disclaimer
00:00:46 Show Intro + What's Ahead
00:01:39 California Medi-Cal Advocacy Update
00:0...
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May 27, 2026 73 mins

Kelley Jensen, host of the Refrigerator Moms Podcast joins Shannon today to talk about TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), a noninvasive brain stimulation therapy.  Today's jargon is Elopement.

00:00 Intro & Disclaimer
00:33 Show Overview & Guest Preview (TMS + Refrigerator Moms)
01:29 How to Watch & Engage (Live + YouTube + Podcast)
03:15 Ad-Free Subscription Option Explained
04:23 All G...

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May 20, 2026 65 mins

Childcare expert Antoinette Elliott joins Shannon to share important information parents and caregivers need to know to appropriately support children on the autism spectrum.  Today's jargon is Adaptive Skills.

00:00 Disclaimer
00:31 Show Intro & Welcome
00:55 Today's Topic: Child Care Support
01:16 About Shannon & Neurodiversity
02:05 Autism Live Mission & Community...
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On today's show Shannon welcomes Vanessa and Tory Ridgeway to tell one of the most shocking and inspirational stories.  Years ago, Autism Live covered Tory Ridgeway's story was his full NRROTC scholarship was revoked because of his autism diagnosis.  Tory and his mother are back with an update that will knock your socks off! The jargon in Self Disclosure. 

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May 6, 2026 62 mins

Alex Lin joins Shannon on today's show to talk about the 10 year anniversary of Autism Rocks and what is next.  Alex also shares his opinions on the current focus to find the cause of autism. The jargon of the day is Self Advocate!

00:00 Introduction & Autism Live Disclaimer
00:31 Welcome to Autism Live with Shannon Penrod
01:12 Celebrating 10 Years of Autism Rocks
02:18 Choosing Words...
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April 29, 2026 63 mins

On today's show, Shannon welcomes Sharon Newhardt from Morgan's Wonderland the first and only theme park designed for neurodivergent guests! Sharon will share the mission of this truly magical place and give updates on what is coming next!  You won't want to miss it! The jargon is inclusion. 

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April 22, 2026 61 mins

Rebecca Meuschke joins Shannon today to discuss all things SIBLINGS.  What do parents need to know to support siblings?  Rebecca, who has first-hand experience with this topic, shares insights, resources and tips to make sure siblings don't get left behind.

00:00 Disclaimer & Show Opening
00:30 Welcome to Autism Live & April Autism Month
01:31 April Focus on Education
01:51 To...
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On Today's show Shannon Penrod gives ten tips for working with teachers when your child is on an IEP or 504 plan.  Setting up a collaborative environment with your child's teacher is almost as important as the IEP itself. Tune in to hear Shannon's easy tips to foster trust and teamwork so your child can have the best possible educational experience.

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Dr. James Adams returns to the show to discuss new products that can diagnose bacterial and yeast infection issues and help restore gut health issues, which has been shown to improve autism symptoms.  The jargon of the day is Neurotransmitters.
 

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On today's show Shannon talks with Ebony Turner-Bailey, M.S. CCC – SLP, the Founder and Executive Director of Prime Speech Solutions, about building language and accessing quality speech services even in underserved communities. For more information visit: Online Speech Therapy | Prime Speech Solutions  The Jargon of the day is SLP.
 

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Shannon welcomes Dr. Megan Anna Neff back to the program to discuss her newest version of Self-Care Activities for Autistic People, a beautifully boxed set of card designed to address all aspects of self-care. Each card provides a simple, approachable activity that requires minimal time and no special equipment, making it ideal for those navigating executive-function challenges or overstimulation.

Created by Dr. Megan A. Neff, the ...

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March 11, 2026 78 mins

It's the Oscar episode 2026!  Join Moira and Shannon as the chat about all the noms for these year's ceremony and what role autism played in some of the movies.

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February 18, 2026 59 mins

In this episode, Shannon discusses why it is so important to making ABA a priority for your child. 

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February 11, 2026 61 mins

On today's show Shannon welcomes back Dr. Mary Barbera to talk about  the 3 common mistakes parents and autism professionals make and what to do Instead!  Dr. Barbara is the author of Turn Autism Around and the host of the popular podcast of the same name,  For more information visit: marybarbera.com

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 Wouldn't it be great if you could make every waking hour a fun educational environment for your child on the spectrum?  Research shows that doing so leads to your child's best life. On today's show Shannon gives tips and tricks to achieve this goal without breaking the bank or driving yourself into exhaustion!  Who needs that?  Follow this steps to get to a happy learner!

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