Autism Live
Autism Network ®
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.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 49min
Autism Live 7.16.25: Ella Maisy Purvy
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.
Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 3min
Autism Live 6.18.25: Kashif Khan
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.
Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 5min
Autism Live 6.9.25: Top Ten Tips for Teens on the Spectrum
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.
Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
Autism Live 6.4.25: Alex K Lin
On this episode, Shannon welcomes Alex K Lin, co-founder of Autism Rocks.
May 28, 2025 • 1h 9min
Autism Live 5.28.25: Rachelle Vartarian
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.
May 26, 2025 • 1h 4min
Autism Live 5.26.25: Jessica Lee
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.
May 21, 2025 • 1h 23min
Let's Talk Movies!
Join Shannon and Moira as they discusses some of the hottest show that are currently available.
May 19, 2025 • 55min
Autism Live 5.19.25: Austin Wolff
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.
May 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
Autism Live 5.15.25: Top Ten Tips on Special Diets and School Restrictions
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!
May 12, 2025 • 1h 2min
Autism Live 5.12.25: The Prevalence Show with Lisa Ackerman
TACA founder Lisa Ackerman joins Shannon to shed light on the new Autism Prevalence numbers released by the CDC in April.
