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

June 18, 2025 62 mins

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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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.
 

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June 4, 2025 62 mins

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

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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.

 

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May 26, 2025 63 mins

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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May 21, 2025 82 mins

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

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May 19, 2025 54 mins

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.

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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!

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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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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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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.

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April 30, 2025 64 mins

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.

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April 28, 2025 57 mins

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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April 23, 2025 62 mins

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://tacan...

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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 Lovingk...

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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.

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