

Autism Live
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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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Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 3min
Let's Talk Autism Ft. Ed Asner Family Center Founders, Matt Asner & Navah Paskowitz-Asner
In this segment of Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy, our hosts Shannon and Nancy our joined by the founders of the Ed Asner Family Center, Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner, to discuss some what's new at the Ed Asner family Center, what it is like raising children on the autism spectrum and more. Tune in for this amazing episode of Let's Talk Autism! https://teafc.org 3:58 what classes do you have coming up at the Ed Asher family center 4:30 about the EdTalks 12:40 when was the first time you heard of autism and what was the context? 17:49 what do you wish you could go back and tell yourself on the day that your child was diagnosed? 21:32 what do you think the biggest challenge is facing the autism community right now? 24:46 What if somebody gave the center $5 million dollars? What would you do with it? 27:57 Your boys are leaving home, what are your stress levels about that? 31:00 what is the best advice that you ever got? 34:48 what is the best advice that you give that you never got? 38:20 what has been your biggest "Ah-Ha" moment since becoming a parent of a neurodiverse individual? 42:14 what was your lowest moment? 45:40 what was your biggest triumph so far? 49:38 The Different events and classes coming up. 59:25 About Camp Ed
Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 3min
Let's Talk Autism Ft. Ed Asner Family Center Founders, Matt Asner & Navah Paskowitz-Asner
In this segment of Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy, our hosts Shannon and Nancy our joined by the founders of the Ed Asner Family Center, Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner, to discuss some what's new at the Ed Asner family Center, what it is like raising children on the autism spectrum and more. Tune in for this amazing episode of Let's Talk Autism! https://teafc.org 3:58 what classes do you have coming up at the Ed Asher family center 4:30 about the EdTalks 12:40 when was the first time you heard of autism and what was the context? 17:49 what do you wish you could go back and tell yourself on the day that your child was diagnosed? 21:32 what do you think the biggest challenge is facing the autism community right now? 24:46 What if somebody gave the center $5 million dollars? What would you do with it? 27:57 Your boys are leaving home, what are your stress levels about that? 31:00 what is the best advice that you ever got? 34:48 what is the best advice that you give that you never got? 38:20 what has been your biggest "Ah-Ha" moment since becoming a parent of a neurodiverse individual? 42:14 what was your lowest moment? 45:40 what was your biggest triumph so far? 49:38 The Different events and classes coming up. 59:25 About Camp Ed
Apr 6, 2022 • 55min
Autism Live Ft. Holly Robinson Peete!
It's time for Autism Live! Our host Shannon Penrod is joined by Actress, Author, Talk Show Host, Activist and Philanthropist, Holly Robinson Peete! 3:22 Zpods for Children on the Autism Spectrum https://www.zpodsforsleep.com/ 6:04 Actress, Author, Talk Show Host, Activist and Philanthropist, Holly Robinson Peete Joins Us! 11:52 How is the family? 16:28 About RJ's Place 19:14 About the Candles on the HollyRod Page https://hollyrod.org/shop-for-a-cause-souluminary-by-vinet/ 20:26 About Hallmark 24:14 What was the Interesting Extra Reason that You Are Extra Proud of the Movie? 26:51 The Center for Discovery https://centerfordiscovery.com 28:23 Who Helped Make the Decision to Have the Main Character be Nonvocal? 38:05 What's Next? 40:36 Did You Eve Receive Justice From Air Canada After What They Did to Your Sons? https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/holly-robinson-peete-sons-flight-vancouver-1.6206511 51:40 Holly, Where do we go to follow you on Social Media! Twitter: @Hollyrpeete https://twitter.com/hollyrpeete Instagram: @hollyrpeete https://www.instagram.com/hollyrpeete/ Facebook: Holly Robinson Peete https://www.facebook.com/HollyRPeete 54:44 This week on Autism Live #HollyRobinsonPeete #Autism #Autistic Pre-Order Shannon Penrod's Book https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858
Apr 6, 2022 • 55min
Autism Live Ft. Holly Robinson Peete!
It's time for Autism Live! Our host Shannon Penrod is joined by Actress, Author, Talk Show Host, Activist and Philanthropist, Holly Robinson Peete! 3:22 Zpods for Children on the Autism Spectrum https://www.zpodsforsleep.com/ 6:04 Actress, Author, Talk Show Host, Activist and Philanthropist, Holly Robinson Peete Joins Us! 11:52 How is the family? 16:28 About RJ's Place 19:14 About the Candles on the HollyRod Page https://hollyrod.org/shop-for-a-cause-souluminary-by-vinet/ 20:26 About Hallmark 24:14 What was the Interesting Extra Reason that You Are Extra Proud of the Movie? 26:51 The Center for Discovery https://centerfordiscovery.com 28:23 Who Helped Make the Decision to Have the Main Character be Nonvocal? 38:05 What's Next? 40:36 Did You Eve Receive Justice From Air Canada After What They Did to Your Sons? https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/holly-robinson-peete-sons-flight-vancouver-1.6206511 51:40 Holly, Where do we go to follow you on Social Media! Twitter: @Hollyrpeete https://twitter.com/hollyrpeete Instagram: @hollyrpeete https://www.instagram.com/hollyrpeete/ Facebook: Holly Robinson Peete https://www.facebook.com/HollyRPeete 54:44 This week on Autism Live #HollyRobinsonPeete #Autism #Autistic Pre-Order Shannon Penrod's Book https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858
Apr 5, 2022 • 1h 1min
Ask Dr. Doreen - Methyl B12 Shots - Meltdowns - ADHD Medication
Autism Expert and pioneer in the field of Autism, Psychologist and BCBA, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is answering viewer questions about Methyl B12, Meltdowns, ADHD medication and more! 3:48 Shannon's Happy Birthday Message to Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh 9:25 Happy Birthday Wishes from Viewers to Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh 11:23 Hi, what can MB12 shots do for my 9-year-old son? Diagnosed with ASD and nonverbal, he started with his first shot today. 16:54 I experience that people Get angry at me a lot I'm tired of it! It makes me sad! Why do people Get outburst at me often? I don't trust people just leave me or reject me. Christians wants my autism to go away its very hurtful -and they want to pray it away like i was filled with demons I'm a Christian myself! 24:55 Will you ever do a call-in show? 25:18 I'm so defeated my son started medication before his ADHD and he has tried several they all make him emotional, aggressive, and irritable. He started ABA yesterday and I had to pick him up he meltdown. 37:55 Our school wants us to consider sending our 9 yrs old daughter to another school where they have 8/3 ratio because she isn't keeping up academically. We worry that this will not be an inclusive experience and will affect her mental health. How will she do moving away from her only friend and the anxiety of a new school? 42:19 Hello, how can I help my 20yr old son who wanted to attempt suicide last week, he's coming out of the mental hospital in a few days, now I don't know how to treat him, he's not on the spectrum. His younger brother is the one with autism, please help me with any advice you may have. 53:21 How do I get help for My autism, but I have no money or a support system at all. 58:41 This week on Autism Live
Apr 5, 2022 • 1h
Ask Dr. Doreen - Methyl B12 Shots - Meltdowns - ADHD Medication
Autism Expert and pioneer in the field of Autism, Psychologist and BCBA, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is answering viewer questions about Methyl B12, Meltdowns, ADHD medication and more! 3:48 Shannon's Happy Birthday Message to Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh 9:25 Happy Birthday Wishes from Viewers to Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh 11:23 Hi, what can MB12 shots do for my 9-year-old son? Diagnosed with ASD and nonverbal, he started with his first shot today. 16:54 I experience that people Get angry at me a lot I'm tired of it! It makes me sad! Why do people Get outburst at me often? I don't trust people just leave me or reject me. Christians wants my autism to go away its very hurtful -and they want to pray it away like i was filled with demons I'm a Christian myself! 24:55 Will you ever do a call-in show? 25:18 I'm so defeated my son started medication before his ADHD and he has tried several they all make him emotional, aggressive, and irritable. He started ABA yesterday and I had to pick him up he meltdown. 37:55 Our school wants us to consider sending our 9 yrs old daughter to another school where they have 8/3 ratio because she isn't keeping up academically. We worry that this will not be an inclusive experience and will affect her mental health. How will she do moving away from her only friend and the anxiety of a new school? 42:19 Hello, how can I help my 20yr old son who wanted to attempt suicide last week, he's coming out of the mental hospital in a few days, now I don't know how to treat him, he's not on the spectrum. His younger brother is the one with autism, please help me with any advice you may have. 53:21 How do I get help for My autism, but I have no money or a support system at all. 58:41 This week on Autism Live
Apr 4, 2022 • 1h 9min
Cognitive Defusion Explained with Dr. Jonathan Tarbox BCBA-D & More!
Our host Shannon Penrod, explains Cognitive Defusion with a former recurring guest Dr. Jonathan Tarbox & more in this episode of Autism Live! 8:22 Autism Jargon: Cognitive Defusion 12:41 Cognitive Defusion - Actual Definition 14:29 Working definition 22:29 Do we use Cognitive Defusion for depression and anxiety? Do we apply it for younger individuals or adults? Do most psycho therapist use it? 24:11 does cracking jokes in uncomfortable situations count as cognitive defusion? 25:34 an example of how we might use cognitive defusion today 28:47 How could parents use cognitive defusion to their advantage? 31:59 1 more cognitive defusion strategy 37:07 Question of the day: What thoughts are preventing you from being able to do what is important to you? 38:58 Topic of the week: Seeing the bigger picture 39:42 Dr. Jonathan Tarbox Talk About ACT and Survey done by his Student's 44:54 I have trust issues so finding someone for respite is going to be hard. 52:51 Compassion in ABA 58:09 The Implications of Neurodiversity for ABA 1:03:24 about First Steps for Kids 1:05:14 This week on Autism Live https://dornsife.usc.edu/aba/jonathan-tarbox-phd-bcba-d/ Director of Research FirstSteps for Kids http://www.firststepsforkids.com/ Advisory Board Member Women in Behavior Analysis Conference https://thebaca.com/about-wiba/ Board of Directors ABA Taskforce to Eradicate Social Injustice https://abataskforce.org/ Series Editor Critical Specialties in Treating Autism https://www.elsevier.com/books/book-series/critical-specialties-in-treating-autism-and-other-behavioral-challenges
Apr 4, 2022 • 1h 8min
Cognitive Defusion Explained with Dr. Jonathan Tarbox BCBA-D & More!
Our host Shannon Penrod, explains Cognitive Defusion with a former recurring guest Dr. Jonathan Tarbox & more in this episode of Autism Live! 8:22 Autism Jargon: Cognitive Defusion 12:41 Cognitive Defusion - Actual Definition 14:29 Working definition 22:29 Do we use Cognitive Defusion for depression and anxiety? Do we apply it for younger individuals or adults? Do most psycho therapist use it? 24:11 does cracking jokes in uncomfortable situations count as cognitive defusion? 25:34 an example of how we might use cognitive defusion today 28:47 How could parents use cognitive defusion to their advantage? 31:59 1 more cognitive defusion strategy 37:07 Question of the day: What thoughts are preventing you from being able to do what is important to you? 38:58 Topic of the week: Seeing the bigger picture 39:42 Dr. Jonathan Tarbox Talk About ACT and Survey done by his Student's 44:54 I have trust issues so finding someone for respite is going to be hard. 52:51 Compassion in ABA 58:09 The Implications of Neurodiversity for ABA 1:03:24 about First Steps for Kids 1:05:14 This week on Autism Live https://dornsife.usc.edu/aba/jonathan-tarbox-phd-bcba-d/ Director of Research FirstSteps for Kids http://www.firststepsforkids.com/ Advisory Board Member Women in Behavior Analysis Conference https://thebaca.com/about-wiba/ Board of Directors ABA Taskforce to Eradicate Social Injustice https://abataskforce.org/ Series Editor Critical Specialties in Treating Autism https://www.elsevier.com/books/book-series/critical-specialties-in-treating-autism-and-other-behavioral-challenges
Mar 31, 2022 • 59min
Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy - Autism News + Author & Inventor Alex Filstein
In this segment of Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy, our guest discuss autism news about delays in autism diagnosis' since the pandemic, a new favorite American idol contestant, brain development and more. After that we are joined by author, parent scientist and award-winning inventor in Canada's energy sector Alex Filstein! Check it out! 4:55 Wyart Autism 8:22 Autism News: 'Heartbreaking' delays in autism diagnosis and treatment got even worse during pandemic https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/health/autism-delays-pandemic-khn-partner/index.html 12:29 Autism News: INTERVIEW: Metro Atlanta man Sam Finelli on autism spectrum brings 'American Idol' judges to tears https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/interview-metro-atlanta-man-sam-finelli-on-autism-spectrum-brings-american-idol-judges-to-tears/EPO64D7RNZBGVAAIJT3DLA4P54/ 15:58 Autism News: This brain structure may grow too fast in babies who develop autism https://www.livescience.com/autism-amygdala-babies 19:07 Autism News: Lisa Croen: Autism's first dedicated epidemiologist https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/profiles/lisa-croen-autisms-first-dedicated-epidemiologist/ 22:30 World Autism Awareness Day 25:20 Alex Filstein award-winning inventor in Canada's energy sector 26:48 About the Autism Diagnosis 29:44 about the book 33:24 The role of fathers in autism families 38:37 What advice would you give parents who's children just received an autism diagnosis 43:25 What are the challenges that lead you to realize that you could be on the autism spectrum 46:32 How are your boys doing now? 48:43 Where can we find the book? https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/health/autism-delays-pandemic-khn-partner/index.html https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/interview-metro-atlanta-man-sam-finelli-on-autism-spectrum-brings-american-idol-judges-to-tears/EPO64D7RNZBGVAAIJT3DLA4P54/ https://www.livescience.com/autism-amygdala-babies https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/profiles/lisa-croen-autisms-first-dedicated-epidemiologist/ Alex Filstein on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Alex-Filstein/e/B09WCRD2W1?ref=lp_173488_1_11 Check out our Podcast! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg IHeartRadio.com https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/autism%20live Others: http://link.chtbl.com/dSPQc6pB Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe! And Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive https://linktr.ee/AutismLive Sign up for Autism Live's free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx
Mar 31, 2022 • 59min
Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy - Autism News + Author & Inventor Alex Filstein
In this segment of Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy, our guest discuss autism news about delays in autism diagnosis' since the pandemic, a new favorite American idol contestant, brain development and more. After that we are joined by author, parent scientist and award-winning inventor in Canada's energy sector Alex Filstein! Check it out! 4:55 Wyart Autism 8:22 Autism News: 'Heartbreaking' delays in autism diagnosis and treatment got even worse during pandemic https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/health/autism-delays-pandemic-khn-partner/index.html 12:29 Autism News: INTERVIEW: Metro Atlanta man Sam Finelli on autism spectrum brings 'American Idol' judges to tears https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/interview-metro-atlanta-man-sam-finelli-on-autism-spectrum-brings-american-idol-judges-to-tears/EPO64D7RNZBGVAAIJT3DLA4P54/ 15:58 Autism News: This brain structure may grow too fast in babies who develop autism https://www.livescience.com/autism-amygdala-babies 19:07 Autism News: Lisa Croen: Autism's first dedicated epidemiologist https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/profiles/lisa-croen-autisms-first-dedicated-epidemiologist/ 22:30 World Autism Awareness Day 25:20 Alex Filstein award-winning inventor in Canada's energy sector 26:48 About the Autism Diagnosis 29:44 about the book 33:24 The role of fathers in autism families 38:37 What advice would you give parents who's children just received an autism diagnosis 43:25 What are the challenges that lead you to realize that you could be on the autism spectrum 46:32 How are your boys doing now? 48:43 Where can we find the book? https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/health/autism-delays-pandemic-khn-partner/index.html https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/interview-metro-atlanta-man-sam-finelli-on-autism-spectrum-brings-american-idol-judges-to-tears/EPO64D7RNZBGVAAIJT3DLA4P54/ https://www.livescience.com/autism-amygdala-babies https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/profiles/lisa-croen-autisms-first-dedicated-epidemiologist/ Alex Filstein on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Alex-Filstein/e/B09WCRD2W1?ref=lp_173488_1_11 Check out our Podcast! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg IHeartRadio.com https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/autism%20live Others: http://link.chtbl.com/dSPQc6pB Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe! And Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive https://linktr.ee/AutismLive Sign up for Autism Live's free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx


