Autism Live

Shannon talks with Cabaret performer, director and producer Clifford Bell about a new show he has coming up to benefit Autism Care Today! Clifford is joined by one of the performers featured in the Concert to Benefit Autism Care Today. George Steeves, well known for his one man shows discusses what he will be performing in the show and the other performances on the bill, including Christopher Tenney and Katrina Aguilar. The concert will be held on February 25th at 5pm. At the Hollywood Club LA at The Women’s Club of Hollywood. Tickets are available at Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/a-concert-for-autism-care-today-tickets

On this show Shannon Penrod welcomes Joshua Pitney.  Joshua is an emerging filmmaker and a self-advocate.  Joshua shares his journey from young childhood to now being a college student on a mission to create films that positively impact viewers.  Shannon also shares the jargon of the day: Sensory Diet.  

What’s Next?  Dr. Christopher Manente, Founding Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services joins Marlee Aversa, Founder and CEO of M&J Games to chat with Shannon about their collaboration on a new game called “What’s Next?”  This unique game has much to offer individuals on the Spectrum, tune in to hear the full details. In Jargon of the day Shannon explains Idiosyncratic Language

In this episode, Shannon discusses the Jargon of the Day: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Then, Dani Bowman, star of Love on the Spectrum US, talks with Shannon Penrod about Season 2 of Love on the Spectrum and her ongoing search for love. Dani is an accomplished animator with her own studio, Danimation Films. Dani also teaches art and animation to students all over the world. #LoveontheSpectrum2 #danimationfilms #Danikissingcupcakes

Shannon is joined by Emmy Award-Winning journalist Gabriela Teissier and Sue O’Shea the Senior Director of Marketing at Visit Anaheim. Visit Anaheim has taken the unprecedented step to become a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), which is a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialling and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). IBCCES awards this credential to organizations whose staff have completed specialized training and a certification process to better understand and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families.  Visit Anaheim’s designation as a Certified Autism Center signifies the organization's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can experience the magic of the destination is a top priority for the organization. The Visit Anaheim team completing the CAC program is the first step in Visit Anaheim’s initiative to make Anaheim the next Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD), which means visitors have multi

Dr. Temple Grandin joins Shannon in this extended show to talk about identity, especially as it relates to career.  Dr. Grandin also answers questions from viewers around the world. 

In this episode, Shannon and Moira discuss the films that are currently streaming and give their votes for Emmy contenders. 

On this first new episode of 2024, Shannon welcomes Cassin Gonzales to the show to talk about a new program in California designed to help parents and caregivers face stressors and challenges while helping their children on the autism spectrum.  Parents of newly diagnosed children are encouraged to register for the 7 week virtual class by visiting:  https://dornsife.usc.edu/autismfs-lab/research/

On this episode of Jargon of the Day, Shannon welcomes Dr. Johnathan Tarbox to discuss Compassionate ABA. 

In this episode, Shannon interviews Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner about the yearly reading of "it's  Wonderful Life" and upcoming fundraiser at the Ed Asner Family Center. 

Shannon welcomes Laurie Bauersach, host of Autism Journey with Elijah and co-founder of Autism Affirmation Clothing.  Laurie and Shannon talk about parenting challenges, IEPs, being in the public eye, sensory friendly clothing and much more.

In this episode, Shannon discusses the jargon of the day: Joint Attention. Then she welcomes author Christina Adams.

Are you dreading the holiday season? What if you could not only survive it, but find the way to thrive in it with your child on the spectrum?  Wouldn’t that be great? Autism Live Host Shannon Penrod shares her top ten tips for success during the holiday season.  Included are discussions on how and when to attend holiday gatherings, ways to make it fun for everyone and how to make everyone feel included.  #AutismParenting #AutismHolidayTips #AutismHolidaySuccess 

Shannon Penrod, Host of Autism Live, gives great tips for improving your child’s diet without creating bigger problems.  Food is a primary reinforcer, it makes us happy, and we all feel very particular about what we like and don’t like to eat.  How many of us would be happy if we were told we could only eat wax beans from now on and we could never have ice cream again in our lives?  We wouldn’t be happy.  We might even throw a tantrum!  Why would our kids on the spectrum feel any differently?  They don’t.  So what is the solution?  Do we just let our kids live on nuggets and French fries so we don’t upset the delicate balance?  That’s not a great solution for our kid’s health.  Is there another solution?  Shannon gives us tips on finding the happy medium, so our kids will eat healthier foods and still be happy.

In this episode, Shannon shares her reviews on some more of the award winning toy's in Autism Live's Festival of Toys. To see these toys and where to buy them, check out our YouTube page!

Part Three of Autism Live's 2023 Toy Guide Review. Here Shannon reviews more award winning toys from Autism Live's Festival of Toys. To see these toys and where to buy them, check out our YouTube page! 

In this episode, Shannon gives her reviews for the winners on the Autism Live Toy Guide 2023. This is part one and will be followed up by parts 2 and 3 in the next few weeks. 

  Shannon discusses the jargon of the day: Antecedent Intervention and welcomes Autism Advocates and Special Lab Artists Anthony Vasquez and Caroline Corry.

Shannon Penrod, host of Autism Live and curator of the Autism Live Toy & Gift Guide for over 10 years shares her tips on what to look for when looking for a gift or toy for someone on the spectrum.  Should you get toys and gifts that play to a person’s strengths or weaknesses.  Tune in to find out.

In this episode, Shannon shares the top ten things she learned at the recent TACA Conference.