Autism Live

Join Atticus as they talk about their favorite musical instrument, the hurdy gurdy! Learn the fascinating history of the instrument from 1100 C.E. until now, the basics of how such a fascinating instrument works, and hear actual sound bytes of Atticus playing their own instrument!

Join Atticus as they touch on their hyperfixation  on film music! What is the true story behind the theme music from John Carpenter's "The Thing," and why is it so confusing to begin with? Dive into the rabbit hole with Atticus and see firsthand how an autistic brain thinks!"

Author Mary Jane White joins Shannon to talk about the path she took with her son and how that has shaped his very successful life.  Today's jargon is EIBI.  #IntensiveABA  #AutismOutcomes  #AdultswhohadABA

On today's show  Shannon gives great tips to make summer fun, interactive, and educational during the summer break.  When is doubt return to old school experiential learning to make every waking hour an educationally enriched environment!

On this show, Shannon gives her Top Ten Tips that parents can do for the remainder of the summer to ensure back to school success!  

Shannon welcomes Daniel Durany to talk about master autonomy while being socially savvy in a complex world while sharing his story of going from being nonverbal to raising a family of his own.  Today's jargon term is Inhibition, it's probably not what you think!

Today on Let's Talk Movies with Moira and Shannon the ladies review  Ezra, Argyle, Family Affair, The Idea of You, Hacks Season 3, Masters of the Air, Anyone But You, Baby Reindeer, and Unfrosted.

On today's show Shannon talks with James Schulz, CFO and Founder of Scioto Biosciences about their revolutionary approach to treating autism.  What is it?  How does it work?  Why is it different from other treatments?  Today's jargon is Gut Microbiome.

Alex Lin joins Shannon to talk about The Autism Rocks Concert which will happen on July 13th from 6-9pm at the Universal City Walk in Los Angeles.  This year's concert will feature Sasha Saunders, Cierra June, Laura K Jane, and rapper C-Quig!  For more information visit Autism Rocks on Facebook.  Shannon also covers Person First vs. Identity First language for the jargon of the day.   

On Today's Autism Live Shannon talks about what parents need to know about funding autism treatments and therapies.  She gives you the 411 on 211 and lots of other resources.

Join Atticus, Tyler, and Colby as they explore the links between cosplay and identity, as well as the difficulties in capturing a character into a single costume. Specifically, Quasimodo from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. See how one character can be interpreted in so many different ways and the difficulties in capturing the best of all of them in one outfit as Atticus recounts the...

On this episode Susan Esco, SLP extraordinaire, visits to talk about AAC devices and how to get them funded by insurance companies.  Additionally she will talk about activities for daily living and how to make speech therapy a successful part of your journey. Jargon of the Day: SLP

At a viewers request Shannon takes on 504 plans in today's episode.  Why are schools pushing 504 plans, what should you know before switching from an IEP to a 504 plan.  Are their benefits to a 504 plan? Are their pitfalls?  Shannon shares the complete 411.

Vince Redmond, LMFT joins Shannon to talk about supporting siblings and strategies to help families balance the realities of intensive treatment for one child while not overlooking the needs of their siblings. Jargon of the Day: Cognitive Distortion

On today's Autism Live Cassie Gonzales visits to give an update on STAND, a research initiative designed to help parents of newly diagnosed children to access appropriate services and make decisions about how best to support their children on the spectrum.  Cassie provides information on who is eligible to participate in the study and what benefits they may receive from participating.  Today's jar...

On todays show Shannon shares an overview of some diets that might be of interest to parents of individuals on the spectrum, including GFCF, Keto, Finegold, Specific Carbohydrate, Reduced Pesticides, and Low Oxyalate.

Dr. Marlo Thurman visits to share information about benefits of naturopathy to support the physiological challenges that can affect those on the autism spectrum.  Dr. Thurmam's new book  Naturopathic Wisdom: A Common Sense Mind-Body Approach for Struggling Children and Teens,  from Future Horizons will be available on June 4 th  at all major book sellers.    Dr. Thurman has been working with and s...

Advocate and Attorney Shain Neumeier joins Shannon to talk about the ongoing effort to close the Judge Rotenburg Center, the transgender community overlap with the autism community and the ways that individuals on the spectrum experience trauma.

On this very important show Shannon welcomes Lisa Gomez the Assistant Secretary of Employee Benefits for the Social Security Administration to talk about the importance of early intervention when treating autism.  Assistant Secretary Gomez will talk about different types of autism treatments and therapies as well as discull EBSA and how it is helping to improve insurance coverage and access to tre...

Amy Gravino joins Shannon today to talk about her new sex educations curriculum she has designed for autistic individuals as well as what it is like presenting on receiving a genetic result for her autism and what that has meant to her and may mean for other individuals on the spectrum. Jargon of the Day: Executive Functioning

Autism expert Evelyn Kung answers questions from around the world. Today's topics are Cognition Skills and Executive Functioning.

On this episode Shannon welcomes Kelly Bermingham to talk about her new book, "The Group Experience: How to support children on the autism spectrum moving from individualized learning to a group learning experience."  Kelly shares vital resources and checklists to help determine a child's current strengths and weaknesses and how to teach effectively to create progress for the individual.  Listen t...

On today's show Shannon welcomes Matt Asner to talk about current events at the Ed Asner Family center including, The Academy and the 12th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night.  We will get the full 411 on what celebs will be present and how viewers can participate!  For more information visit: https://edasnerfamilycenter.org/

Autism expert Evelyn Kung joins for a special edition of Ask Evelyn Kung.  Today's topic is: Motor Skills.  Tune is as Evelyn answers questions from viewers around the world.

On today's show Shannon gives her top tips for finishing the school year strong, including her top tip for the perfect teacher gift, and you won't believe it is FREE!!!