Everyday Autism Miracles

Shannon takes a rare hour to talk about the ways in which the media and the entertainment community view Autism. In light of several news stories and movies that feature Autism, there is a lot to talk about. Shannon takes on the reviewers of Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud who voiced distaste for the "annoying quality" of the young boy in the film. Where do we go from here? How do we educate the public? How do we get to true tolerance and acceptance?

Shelly Maguire co-hosts with Shannon Penrod and shares her triumphant and inspirational story of overcoming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis at the age of 9 and going on to create a unique skin care line that erases signs of stress. Listen in to hear Shelly's amazing gift of hope and inspiration. PLUS hear how you can recieve a free trial of Shelly's amazing 2 minute miracle, even the shipping is free!

A wonderful tribute to the host's mother, Patty Penrod, on her 74th birthday. Listen as friends and family from all over the US call in to wish her well and recall funny stories.

Cookbook author Phyllis Pacella shares secrets for allergen free cooking. Gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free, sugar-free doesn't have to be flavor-free! Intern Eric Goldin also stops by to practice a new character he hopes to try out on the Howard Stern show.

Sensory Design and Color Expert Lauren Henry gives advice about creating rooms that are more productive for children on the Autism spectrum. Host Shannon Penrod and Biomed Mom Joanne Allor share tips on getting ready for Halloween and staying gluten free even with household and school art products.

Join Shannon as she disects the new study linking pesticides to ADHD. Learn about budget concious ways to buy organic, the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen. Listen in as intern Eric Goldin calls in to chat about his concerns for his future and what he's eating. Get some great tips on how to get your kids to eat their veggies without having it be a war.

Celebrated author of Loving What Is, Byron Katie joins Everyday Autism Miracles to help parents rid themselves of the negative thoughts and patterns that are causing pain and suffering. This is a unique show of hope and realization. Listen in Katie tackles the feeling of hopelessness and how destructive it can be when we have an expectation of what our children should be or do. Especially poignant is her conversation with intern Eric Goldin on his acceptance of his diagnosis and what it means for him entering the job market. This is a show not to be missed!

We all know that Autism has a far reaching circle. Join Shannon Penrod as she sits down and shares the mic with her husband, her mother, her sister and her son, so the whole family can talk about what this journey through Autism has been from their vantage point. Intern Eric Goldin also returns to the program to talk about his adventures in college.

Every once in a while you just need a good rant about all the stuff that's buggging you. And with Autism there's bound to be stuff bugging you! But you always want to balance a rant with raving about what's good. Tune in to listen to Shannon Penrod, Joanne Allor and callers rant and rave about what's going on for them! This is a fun show that allows for blowing off of steam.