Autism Live

On this show Shannon Penrod welcomes Joshua Pitney. Joshua is an emerging filmmaker and a self-advocate. Joshua shares his journey from young childhood to now being a college student on a mission to create films that positively impact viewers. Shannon also shares the jargon of the day: Sensory Diet.

What's Next? Dr. Christopher Manente, Founding Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services joins Marlee Aversa, Founder and CEO of M&J Games to chat with Shannon about their collaboration on a new game called "What's Next?" This unique game has much to offer individuals on the Spectrum, tune in to hear the full details. In Jargon of the day Shannon explains Idiosyncratic Language

In this episode, Shannon discusses the Jargon of the Day: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Then, Dani Bowman, star of Love on the Spectrum US, talks with Shannon Penrod about Season 2 of Love on the Spectrum and her ongoing search for love. Dani is an accomplished animator with her own studio, Danimation Films. Dani also teaches art and animation to students all over the world. #LoveontheSpectrum2 #danimationfilms #Danikissingcupcakes

Shannon is joined by Emmy Award-Winning journalist Gabriela Teissier and Sue O'Shea the Senior Director of Marketing at Visit Anaheim. Visit Anaheim has taken the unprecedented step to become a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), which is a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialling and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). IBCCES awards this credential to organizations whose staff have completed specialized training and a certification process to better understand and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families. Visit Anaheim's designation as a Certified Autism Center signifies the organization's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can experience the magic of the destination is a top priority for the organization. The Visit Anaheim team completing the CAC program is the first step in Visit Anaheim's initiative to make Anaheim the next Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD), which means visitors have multiple trained and certified options to choose from when in the area, including entertainment, recreation and hospitality options. Visit Anaheim has partnered with IBCCES to involve key tourism, hospitality, and recreation organizations in the community to complete autism training and certification, helping earn the community designation to attract new visitors to the area and better serve residents. On February 14th Visit Anaheim will host a ReConnect Event: Autism and Sensory Needs Certification from 3-8pm at the Great Wolf Lodge. This event will help local businesses and attractions gain information about including and supporting individuals on the spectrum and their families as well as gaining certification. Gabriela Teissier will be the guest speaker for the event. Teisseir serves on the board of directors of Autism Care Today! Email kgrass@visitanaheim.org for more information. #visitanaheim #CertifiedAutismCenter

Dr. Temple Grandin joins Shannon in this extended show to talk about identity, especially as it relates to career. Dr. Grandin also answers questions from viewers around the world.

In this episode, Shannon and Moira discuss the films that are currently streaming and give their votes for Emmy contenders.

On this first new episode of 2024, Shannon welcomes Cassin Gonzales to the show to talk about a new program in California designed to help parents and caregivers face stressors and challenges while helping their children on the autism spectrum. Parents of newly diagnosed children are encouraged to register for the 7 week virtual class by visiting: https://dornsife.usc.edu/autismfs-lab/research/

On this episode of Jargon of the Day, Shannon welcomes Dr. Johnathan Tarbox to discuss Compassionate ABA.

In this episode, Shannon interviews Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner about the yearly reading of "it's Wonderful Life" and upcoming fundraiser at the Ed Asner Family Center.

Shannon welcomes Laurie Bauersach, host of Autism Journey with Elijah and co-founder of Autism Affirmation Clothing. Laurie and Shannon talk about parenting challenges, IEPs, being in the public eye, sensory friendly clothing and much more.