Autism Live
2,601 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe #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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Autism Live 7.17.24: Daniel Durany
July 17, 2024 20:49 - 1 hour - 57 MBShannon 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!
Let's Talk Movies with Moira and Shannon
July 15, 2024 20:06 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBToday 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.
Autism Live 7.10.24: Jim Schulz Co-Founder and CFO of Scioto Biosciences
July 10, 2024 20:25 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOn 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.
Autism Live 7.8.24: Alex Lin
July 08, 2024 19:12 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAlex 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.
Autism Live 6.26.24: Funding for Autism Treatment and Therapies
June 26, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBOn 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.
Today's Hyprerfixation: Quasimodo
June 24, 2024 20:51 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBJoin 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 steps they're taking to build their own Quasimodo cosplay!
Autism Live 6.24.24: Susan Esco
June 24, 2024 20:47 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBOn 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
Autism Live 6.19.24: 10 Things You Should Know About 504 plans for students on the autism spectrum
June 18, 2024 16:55 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBAt 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.
Autism Live 6.17.24: Vince Redmond
June 17, 2024 21:09 - 1 hour - 55 MBVince 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
Autism Live 6.12.24: Cassie Gonzales and Jim Lange
June 12, 2024 20:07 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn 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 jargon is: Visual Schedule
Autism Live 6.5.24: Parent to Parent- Autism Diets
June 05, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOn 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.
Autism Live 6.3.24: Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman
June 03, 2024 20:38 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBDr. 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 4th at all major book sellers. Dr. Thurman has been working with and supporting the needs of Nuero-Diverse learners for over 25 years. Her website is https://2econsultant....
Autism Live 5.29.24: Shain Neumeier
May 29, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBAdvocate 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.
Autism Live 5.27.24: Lisa Gomez
May 27, 2024 19:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBOn 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 treatment. Also discusses will be free resources to help families get access to benefit advisors a...
Autism Live 5.22.24: Amy Gravino
May 24, 2024 16:23 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBAmy 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
Ask Evelyn Kung 5.21.24: Cognition Skills and Executive Functioning
May 24, 2024 16:12 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBAutism expert Evelyn Kung answers questions from around the world. Today's topics are Cognition Skills and Executive Functioning.
Autism Live 5.20.24- Kelly Bermingham
May 20, 2024 18:57 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOn 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 to Kelly’s podcast A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum here: https://youtu.be/WqOd014sL8A?si=y2FYu...
Autism Live 5.15.24: Matt Asner
May 15, 2024 18:51 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOn 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/
Ask Dr. Evelyn Kung 5.14.24: Topic- Motor Skills
May 14, 2024 18:36 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBAutism 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.
Autism Live 5.13.24: Parent To Parent- Finishing the School Year Strong
May 13, 2024 18:49 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBOn 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!!!
Autism Live 5.8.24: Parent to Parent- Summer Success
May 08, 2024 18:29 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOn today’s Parent to Parent Shannon shares her best tips for making summer a time for fun and success. It is the ideal time to help our kids get caught up and keep them caught up!! Plus it is the ideal time to take all the things we have been learning out into the sun and have fun, or take the new skills to a museum, theme park, festival, or park! Let’s use summer as a springboard to success!
Autism Live 5.6.24: Atticus Jackson Cougar
May 06, 2024 18:52 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBShannon welcomes Atticus Jackson Cougar to the show to talk about their new podcast, Today’s Hyperfixation, coming soon. J discusses just some of the many thing they are passionate about, including music, creating characters, D&D, and much more.
Autism Live 4.29.24: Vince Redmond
April 29, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBVince Redmond, LMFT joins to talk about the importance of Self Care for everyone on the spectrum and for the individuals SUPPORTING individuals on the spectrum…this includes parents, relatives, loved-ones, teachers, therapists, sibling, and significant others! Shannon shares the Jargon of the Day: Systematic Desensitization.
Autism Live 4.26.24: Christine and Abbey Romeo
April 26, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBFor the first time, Shannon welcomes Christine and Abbey Romeo form Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum". Shannon discusses the jargon Masking.
Autism Live 4. 25.24: Jennifer Yakos
April 25, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBAutism expert, Jennifer Yakos joins Shannon to talk about education and training those with individuals on the spectrum. How can people get more training? Shannon presents the jargon term "Celeration" for the first time.
Autism Live 4.24.24: Marcy Fibrow
April 24, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBAutism expert Marcy Fibrow joins the program to talk about supporting autism in the classroom. What is the evaluation you can ask for to qualify for a 1:1 aide and much more. Shannon shares the Jargon of the Day: Premack Prinicple
Autism Live 4.23.24: Lillian Carrier
April 23, 2024 19:41 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBLillian Carrier joins Shannon to talk about Ourtism, the non-profit started by Lillian and sister Chloe to support neurodivergent individuals. For more information visit: https://www.ourtism.org/.
Autism Live 4. 22.24: Lisa Ackerman
April 22, 2024 20:34 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBLisa Ackerman, founder of The Autism Community in Action, (TACA) joins Shannon to talk about new trends and TACA updates including their conferences. For more information visit: www.tacanow.org
Autism Live 4.19.24: Jennifer Barreto
April 19, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBShannon is joined by autism expert Jennifer Barreto. The very serious topic of self-injurious behavior is discussed. What is self injurious behavior and what can be done to stop it? This is an important show, you don't want to miss it.
Autism Live 4.18.24: Dr. Temple Grandin
April 18, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBTemple Grandin talks with Shannon about her new book: Different Kinds of Minds: A guide to Your Brain. Dr. Grandin also answers questions from viewers around the world! For more information visit: https://www.templegrandin.com/ #templegrandin
Autism Live 4.17.24: Thomas A. McKean
April 17, 2024 22:33 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBSpencer Harte and Naomi Rubin from the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge nominee CARPS join to talk about their film. Watch CARPS here: https://youtu.be/k2Mgk688Jv4 Author and Advocate Thomas McKean joins Shannon to talk about IDENTITY and why this is such a "hot button topic" in the autism community.
Autism Live 4.12.24: Katelyn Giboney
April 12, 2024 18:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBOn this episode Shannon welcomes Katelyn Giboney to talk about treatment and supports for teens and adults on the autism spectrum. Can ABA still help teens and adults? Is there a difference in the treatment plan for adults? How can parents support teens and adults who do not work on things like anxiety? How can parents help their teen and adult children while listening and honoring the individual’s wishes. Jargon of the Day: DRA.
Autism Live 4.11.24- HURDLE
April 11, 2024 18:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBEd Couture and Shane Campfield share information about HURDLE and how they are supporting those on the spectrum. Jargon: Sensory Processing
Autism Live 4.10.24: Amanda Ralston
April 10, 2024 23:05 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAmanda Ralston from NOnBinary Solutions visits to to give update on the software that she hopes will revolutionize autism treatment. For more information visit: https://www.nonbinarysolutions.com/ Jargon of the day: Joint Attention
Autism Live 4.8.24: Sara Bradford
April 08, 2024 21:37 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBSara Bradford aka SJ Childs joins Shannon to talk about the SJ Childs Global Network and the upcoming International Autism Summit. For more information about the summit visit: https://sjchilds.org/ SJ Childs LLC is committed to bringing value to the community through education, resources, and building a community of inclusion, and understanding for Autism. sjchilds.org Shannon also shares the jargon of the day: Prosody.
Autism Live 4.6.24- Lois Jean Brady
April 06, 2024 18:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBNew CEO of Autism Digest shares information about the new 25 Year Anniversary Edition that is FREE during the month of April! Jargon of the Day: Receptive Language.
Autism Live 4.5.24: Julie Matthews
April 05, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBAuthor, Researcher, Nutritionist Julie Matthews shares critical information about the impact of diet on Autism.
Autism Live 4.4.24- Coby Bird
April 04, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBActor Coby Bird (Locke and Key/The Good Doctor) joins for this special hour talking about identity, passions and influences.
Autism Live 4.3.24: Thomas Iland
April 03, 2024 20:40 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBAuthor, Advocate and Speaker Thomas Iland talk about mental health for adults on the spectrum and his new book. Jargon of the day: Chaining
Autism Live 4.1.24- Dr. Stephen Shore
April 01, 2024 18:49 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOn this episode Dr. Stephen Shore joins Shannon to talk about his life and work in the autism community. Dr. Stephen Shore is famous for many things, including the sayings, “When you meet one person with autism, you have met one person with autism.” And “The potential of autism people is unlimited – just like everyone else.” Dr. Shore is a Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University. He has written the books that include: College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autis...
Autism Live 3.27.24: Chrisa Sadd and Thomas Iland
March 27, 2024 18:56 - 1 hour - 62 MBOn today’s show Chrisa Sadd, LMFT joins Shannon to talk about the importance of mental health for the whole family. Chrisa has been working with the special needs community since 2003. She has extensive experience working with families, siblings, caregivers, children, and young adults. For many years she worked as a behavior analyst, social skills teacher, including working at VISTA DEL MAR. Providing psychotherapy services for the special needs community and others. “I love the work tha...
Autism Live 3.25.24: Harrie James O'Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner
March 25, 2024 18:40 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBOn this episode Shannon welcomed Harrie James O’Kelley, from The O’Kelley Lab, and Rabbi Jackie Redner, from the Vista Del Mar “Nes ga dol” program, to talk about The Neurodiversity of Kindness event happening on April 7th as part of the Vista Del Mar’s “House of Lovingkindness” program. This free event will feature a choir made up of individuals on the spectrum as well as residence that live at Vista, as well as performances and presentations by Spec Labs, Dani Bowman, Ballet For All Kids...
Autism Live Parent to Parent: When your school says your child doesn't qualify for an IEP.
March 20, 2024 20:23 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBIn this special viewer requested episode, Shannon Penrod gives the Parent to Parent talk on what to do when the school says your child with ASD doesn’t qualify for an IEP and what to do when the school says they want to declassify your child with ASD, so they are no longer receiving Special Education Services. What do you do? Do you celebrate or fight? What argument do you make to get your child services and how do you know when to let the services go? These are difficult waters to navi...
Autism Live 3.13.2.4 with Judi Uttal
March 13, 2024 23:12 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn Wednesday's show, Shannon welcomes Judi Uttal from the Autism in Entertainment Conference. This first of what we hope will be many conferences will showcase the many ways in which individuals on the spectrum can and do work in the field of entertainment. Employers will be present sharing and learning along side those who hope to work/or work more in the entertainment field. For more information and to register for the conference visit: https://autisminentertainment.org/. Shannon also s...
Let's Talk Movies with Moira and Shannon: Oscar Special
March 06, 2024 23:43 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBMoira and Shannon discuss their Oscar hopes, snubs and long shots.
Autism Live 2.28.24: Dr. Megan A. Neff
February 28, 2024 21:06 - 1 hour - 55 MBShannon is joined by Dr. Megan Anna Neff to discuss her new book, Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-stress, and Unmask. Self-care is an essential component of a well-rounded life. Self-Care for Autistic People offers practical strategies for regulating emotions, identifying signs of burnout, forming healthy boundaries, and so much more. With more than 100 activities speaking to common challenges faced by autistic people, such as executive functioning difficulties and s...
Autism Live Parent to Parent: ABA Basics
February 21, 2024 23:26 - 1 hour - 82 MBShannon Penrod, author of Autism: Parent to Parent, gives a basic, but thorough talk about what ABA is, especially when used to treat autism. This is a talk that is geared toward parents but is also ideal for individuals who are on the spectrum and have heard negative things about ABA, to decern what is the intent and practice of ABA. When armed with this knowledge people can easily spot situations in which people are claiming to do ABA, but instead are doing something that is harmful or pot...
Autism Live 2.19.24: Preview of the Concert for Autism Care Today
February 19, 2024 21:10 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBShannon welcomes guests Katrina Aguilar and Brad Ellis who will both be performing at the Concert for Autism Care Today on Sunday February 25 at 5pm!
Let's Talk Movies February 2024
February 12, 2024 20:24 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBMoira and Shannon discuss their thoughts and feelings about the films, Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall, Zone of Interest, Killers of the Flower Moon, Nyad, The Holdovers, and more. You won’t want to miss hearing about what they LOVED and what they HATED. Spoiler Alert: We may have to hose Shannon down, she has some pretty incendiary things to say about at least one of the movies!
Autism Live 2.5.24: Jargon of the Day- Neurodiversity and Guests Clifford Bell and George Steeves
February 05, 2024 21:55 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBShannon talks with Cabaret performer, director and producer Clifford Bell about a new show he has coming up to benefit Autism Care Today! Clifford is joined by one of the performers featured in the Concert to Benefit Autism Care Today. George Steeves, well known for his one man shows discusses what he will be performing in the show and the other performances on the bill, including Christopher Tenney and Katrina Aguilar. The concert will be held on February 25th at 5pm. At the Hollywood Club ...