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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Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 3min
Autism Live 3.24.25: Jason Eichenholz
Today on Autism Live Jason Eichenholz joins Shannon to discuss how parenting a child with autism inspired him to start Jonathan's Landing Foundation, and how his tech and entrepreneurial background helps him gather the resources to support adult with autism. Today's jargon is: Executive Functions.
Mar 19, 2025 • 60min
Autism Live 3.19.25: The Four Different Types of Play
Today Shannon talks about the different types of play, their importance and how to teach them to your child!
Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 2min
Autism Live 3.17.25: What 504 Plans CAN Provide
On Today's show Shannon gives key information about what 504 plans can actually provide. There has been discussion of doing away with 504 plans, but what would be lost?
Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
Autism Live 3.12.25: Eight Tips for Dealing with Anxiety Over Your Child's Future
On today's show Shannon Penrod gives tips for how to deal with anxiety about your child's future. We don't have control over everything and sometimes even that thought can be overwhelming. How can we all deal with the stress and the fears? Tune in to hear what Shannon has to say.
Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
Autism Live 3.10.25: Top Ten tips To Avoid Caregiver Burn Out
On today's Parent to Parent Shannon gives heartfelt tips to avoid and bounce back from burn out. Being a caregiver is a tough job, it's hard because the love you have for your child is boundless, so it is easy to give and keep giving, until you have nothing left to give. Recognizing and dealing with burn out is critical if you want to be survive, thrive and keep caregiving.
Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 23min
Autism Live: Understanding the parts of the IEP
It's IEP season! Today Shannon goes through all the parts of the IEP meeting and what is critical to understand at each phase. For parents who have not been through the process or have anxiety about the process this is an easy to understand discussion which can help empower you to get the best education experience possible for your child.
Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 21min
Autism Live 3.3.25: Parent to Parent: Top Tips to Make Your Child Bully Proof
During today's show Shannon shares critical tips to help your child be bully proof. Learn things you can be working on to help your child avoid bullying, and how to react when bullies try their best.
Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 21min
Autism Live 3.3.25: Parent to Parent: Top Tips to Make Your Child Bully Proof
During today's show Shannon shares critical tips to help your child be bully proof. Learn things you can be working on to help your child avoid bullying, and how to react when bullies try their best.
Feb 26, 2025 • 58min
Autism Live 2.26.25: Jenny Palmiotto
Jenny Palmiotto joins the show to talk about the Love and Autism Eras Tour. Are you ready for it? This is a very special event that blends love, acceptance, empowerment, and of course the music of Taylor Swift! Visit www.loveandautism.com for more information. Today's Jargon is Ableism.
Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 37min
Let's Talk Movies: 3rd Annual Oscar Edition
It is the 3rd Annual Oscar Edition of Let's Talk Movies with Moira & Shannon! Tune in to this live show where the ladies chat up the Best Picture Oscar Nominees! What did Moira love? What did Shannon hate? It's always surprising!
