Autism Live

On today’s show Shannon Penrod, author of Autism: Parent to Parent, gives tips for making the summer a success for everyone.  It has to be fun, but it can also be a great time to learn and grow while having fun!

On today’s show Shannon offers 10 small changes you can make today to lower the toxic load on your body and your children’s bodies.

On Today’s special episode Shannon talks with Dr. Temple Grandin about her biggest concerns for the autism community today.  Dr. Grandin also answers questions from viewers around the world.

Janet Elliot, author of The Alien Savant; the history of special education,/before the diagnosis of autism-neurodivergent family inclusion joins Shannon to discuss her book and the state of special education today.  Today’s jargon term is FAPE.

¡Es temporada de IEP! Hoy Shannon repasa todas las partes de la reunión de IEP y lo fundamental que hay que entender en cada fase. Para los padres que no han pasado por el proceso o que sienten ansiedad, esta es una conversación fácil de entender que puede ayudarles a obtener la mejor experiencia educativa posible para su hijo.

En el programa de hoy, Shannon comparte consejos clave para ayudar a tu hijo a protegerse del acoso. Aprende cómo puedes trabajar para ayudar a tu hijo a evitarlo y cómo reaccionar cuando los acosadores se esfuerzan al máximo.

On Today’s show Shannon welcomes Lisa Ackerman, founder of TACA to talk about Leucovorin.  This cancer drug was featured in a CBS news story for its off label use for Autism and Cerebral Folate Deficiency.  To learn more watch the CBS news piece here youtube.com/watch?v=QT4E2dPTbkc.    Watch the TACA Podcast to see Lisa Ackerman interview Dr. Richard Frye here: https://tacanowblog.com/2025/03/03/leucovorin-and-autism-a-repurposed-drug-with-a-lot-of-promise-by-lisa-ackerman/  or read more about Cerebral Folate Deficiency here: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/cerebral-folate-deficiency/ Want to read the study that is driving the discussion?  Click here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/11/1141 Important programing note:  Leucovorin should only ever be taken after being prescribed by a physician after testing to show there is a need. 

Shannon is joined today by Harri James O’Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner to talk about their newest venture, a show entitled “The Neurodiversity of Kindness” the show will make it’s world premier on April 27th at the Glorya Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts at Vista Del Mar.  Harri James O’Kelley shares news about The O’Kelley Labs new ventures and their ongoing program at Vista Del Mar called “Vista House of Lovingkindness.”  Rabbi Jackie Redner once again provide a loving message about the ongoing mission of Vista Del Mar to provide a loving base for all people of all abilities and all faiths.

En el programa de hoy, Shannon ofrece excelentes consejos para que el verano sea divertido, interactivo y educativo durante las vacaciones. En caso de duda, ¡regresa al aprendizaje experiencial tradicional para que cada momento del día sea un entorno enriquecedor desde el punto de vista educativo!

Únase a Shannon hoy mientras comparte sus consejos favoritos para trabajar hacia una relación positiva y colaborativa con la escuela y el personal escolar de su hijo.

On today’s show Shannon is joined by Erin Walker and Kai Pai from Rutgers groundbreaking Peer Mentor program.  Today’s jargon term is Peer Mentor.

Thomas D’Eri is Shannon’s special guest today.  Thomas and his father, John D’Eri, co-founded the Rising Tide Car Wash, an innovative social enterprise to develop a scalable solution for employing individuals with autism. They opened the first car in Parkland, Florida in 2013. They were inspired to do this by watching John’s son and Thomas’ brother Andrew, a vibrant young man with autism, struggle to find his place in the world. Thomas shares with Shannon how the Rising Tide Car Wash has created an innovative model that intentionally designs the work environment in a way that empowers individuals with autism to thrive and produce extraordinary results.  Today’s jargon term is :  Visual Supports.

En el programa de hoy, Shannon Penrod habla sobre el arma de doble filo del cumplimiento. ¿Es posible enseñar a un niño a ser obediente y al mismo tiempo enseñarle a ser un autodefensor eficaz? Sí, pero requiere algo de trabajo y atención plena... Vale la pena.

Ocurren terremotos, inundaciones y tormentas. Mueren seres queridos y mascotas. Ayudar a nuestros hijos a superar las secuelas de estos eventos suele ser abrumador para los padres. Esto es especialmente cierto para los padres de niños con retrasos en el habla, sociales y/o cognitivos. Shannon nos da sus diez consejos favoritos que ha aprendido de los expertos. Es posible que no todos funcionen para su hijo, pero es de esperar que al menos uno lo haga.

On this special episode regarding Toxicity, a panel of experts share research findings of the effects of lowering toxicity in pregnant mothers, babies, children, teens,

On Today’s show Shannon welcomes Peter Prokop and Tommy Caamano, Co-Directors of Traveling the Spectrum a new TV series designed to help families with loved ones on the autism spectrum feel more confident about traveling. The show highlights real families as they embark on sensory-friendly vacations, breaking down barriers and proving that travel can be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Statistics show that 87% of families with a loved one on the autism spectrum don’t take vacations, but 93% say they would if there were more resources. Traveling the Spectrum helps fill that gap by showing what’s possible.  Visit: www.travelingthespectrumshow.com for more information.  The jargon of the day is Systematic Desensitization.

En el programa de hoy, Shannon explica qué es ABA

En el programa de hoy, Shannon comparte cosas que puedes hacer hoy para apoyar a la persona que amas en el espectro.

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day Shannon is joined by Actor Coby Bird.  Coby shares details about his most recent acting job on the hit streaming show, The Pitt!  Coby and Shannon will discuss the theme for 2025’s World Autism Awareness Day and what the day means to both of them.

On today’s show author Jane Fischer joins Shannon to discuss parenting children with medical challenges and disabilities.  Jane’s daughter has Joubert Syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the brain and the body. Jane rejected the limiting beliefs or her daughter’s medical team, advocated for her daughter and in doing so changed her daughter’s life.  Jane has chronicled her daughter’s journey in her book, If You Knew Suzy, Pushing the Boundaries of Never.  The jargon of the day is Joubert Syndrome.