Autism Network

Autism Live 11.25.24: Top Ten Tips for the Holiday Break

Shannon shares 10…really 13 tips on what to do when you’re on a holiday break and your kids have less services.  It can be a time of seclusion and frustration OR it can be a time to create new connections with your child! Check out this episode!

Autism Live 11.18.24: Naomi Riley

 Naomi Riley joins Shannon on today’s show to talk about Differential Disabilities, Mental Health and Free EDU Resources.  Naomi Riley is a brain injury survivor turned influential motivational speaker, and her work is especially relevant for educators. As the founder of Text Pledge, a nonprofit based in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Naomi focuses on addressing critical social issues in schools, from […]

Autism Live 11.7.24: Lana Ferris

Lana Ferris joins Shannon to talk about Aphantasia, Autistic Burnout, and her personal experience as a mother who is Autistic.  Today’s jargon term is Working Memory. Check out this episode!

Autism Live 10.30.24 Judi Uttal

Judi Uttal from Autism in Entertainment joins Shannon to talk about problems associated with Social Security for individuals with Developmental Disabilities attempting to work.  This is  a very important topic and Judi has some critical information to share.  Judi also shares an update on what Autism in Entertainment has been able to accomplish thus far. […]

Autism Live 10.23.24: Guiding Children When Bad Things Happen

Earthquakes, floods, and storms happen. Loved ones and pets die.  Helping our children through the aftermath of these events is often overwhelming for parents.  This is especially true for parents of children with speech, social and/or cognitive delays.  Shannon gives us her favorite top ten tips she has learned from the experts.  They may not […]