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
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: ...
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.
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...
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.
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 Years ago, Autism Live covered Tory Ridgeway's story was his full NRROTC scholarship was revoked because of his autism diagnosis.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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
In this episode, Shannon discusses why it is so important to making ABA a priority for your child.
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
Autism Live 1.21.26: Parent to Parent – Ways to Make Every Waking Hour a Fun Educational Environment
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!
Are you having IEP issues? Being asked to move your child to a 504 Plan OR being told your child, who has a diagnosis of autism doesn't qualify for an IEP because there is no educational need? This is the show for you. Join Shannon as she talks through some of the current issues happening in schools and how a parent can best support their child through the mess.
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.
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.
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 purcha...
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