Autism Live

If you haven't been watching PATIENCE on PBS, you owe it to yourself to subscribe to PBS Masterpiece and catch up.  On today's show Shannon interviews Ella Maisy Purvis, the star of Patience to discuss the hit show, making season 2, and the ins and outs of authentically representing autism.  Today's jargon is Hyperlexia.

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.  

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.  

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

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.  

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.

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

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.

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!

TACA founder Lisa Ackerman joins Shannon to shed light on the new Autism Prevalence numbers released by the CDC in April.

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!

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.

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.

Jane t 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.

¡Es temporada de IEP! Hoy Shannon repasa todas las partes de la reunión de IEP y lo fundamental que hay que entender en cada fase. Para los padres que no han pasado por el proceso o que sienten ansiedad, esta es una conversación fácil de entender que puede ayudarles a obtener la mejor experiencia educativa posible para su hijo.

En el programa de hoy, Shannon comparte consejos clave para ayudar a tu hijo a protegerse del acoso. Aprende cómo puedes trabajar para ayudar a tu hijo a evitarlo y cómo reaccionar cuando los acosadores se esfuerzan al máximo.

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://tacanowblog.com/2025/03/0...

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 27 th  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 call...

En el programa de hoy, Shannon ofrece excelentes consejos para que el verano sea divertido, interactivo y educativo durante las vacaciones. En caso de duda, ¡regresa al aprendizaje experiencial tradicional para que cada momento del día sea un entorno enriquecedor desde el punto de vista educativo!

Únase a Shannon hoy mientras comparte sus consejos favoritos para trabajar hacia una relación positiva y colaborativa con la escuela y el personal escolar de su hijo.

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.

Thomas D'Eri is Shannon's special guest today.  Thomas and his father, John D'Eri, co-founded the Rising Tide Car Wash, an innovative social enterprise to develop a scalable solution for employing individuals with autism. They opened the first car in Parkland, Florida in 2013. They were inspired to do this by watching John's son and Thomas' brother Andrew, a vibrant young man with autism, struggle...

En el programa de hoy, Shannon Penrod habla sobre el arma de doble filo del cumplimiento. ¿Es posible enseñar a un niño a ser obediente y al mismo tiempo enseñarle a ser un autodefensor eficaz? Sí, pero requiere algo de trabajo y atención plena... Vale la pena.

Ocurren terremotos , inundaciones y tormentas . Mueren seres queridos y mascotas . Ayudar a nuestros hijos a superar las secuelas de estos eventos suele ser abrumador para los padres . Esto es especialmente cierto para los padres de niños con retrasos en el habla , sociales y / o cognitivos . Shannon nos da sus diez consejos favoritos que ha aprendido de los expertos . Es posible que no todos func...

On this special episode regarding Toxicity, a panel of experts share research findings of the effects of lowering toxicity in pregnant mothers, babies, children, teens,