Autism Live: Alex Lin
Alex Lin is back to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Autism Rocks and advocate for Autistic people around the world. 00:00 Opening: Shannon’s Moving Adventure & Show Preview 01:28 Meet Alex Linn & Autism Rocks 10th Anniversary Preview 02:07 How to Watch, Interact & Access Premium Content 03:57 All Ghouls Gala 2026 Announcement & […]
Ask Dr. Doreen: Teaching Independence (rebroadcast)

On Today’s show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about teaching independence to individuals on the autism spectrum.
Autism Live: Sarah Crawford
Sarah Crawford, CEO of TLC, joins Shannon to talk about some of the challenges facing today’s families, including burnout, barriers to healthcare and much more. Today’s jargon term is Respite! 00:00 Intro & Today’s Guest Preview 00:35 Welcome to Autism Live & Community Mission 03:19 How to Participate, Podcasts & Viewer Support 06:20 Autism Care […]
Autism Live: Sarah Crawford

Sarah Crawford, CEO of TLC, joins Shannon to talk about some of the challenges facing today’s families, including burnout, barriers to healthcare and much more. Today’s jargon term is Repite! Join us at 10am!
Ask Dr Doreen Independence

On Today’s show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about teaching independence to individuals on the autism spectrum.
00:00 Introduction & Show Opening
04:32 Parker’s Question About Autism Diagnoses
08:56 Dr. Doreen on the Autism Spectrum Continuum
12:07 Concerns About Misdiagnosis and Public Perception
14:07 Independence, Grief, and Different Family Experiences
18:04 Supporting Individuals with Profound Autism
23:22 Where Independence Begins
24:04 Safety vs. Independence
28:26 Parent Question: Feeling Left Behind
29:55 Adjusting Expectations and Finding Support
35:00 Acceptance and the Autism Journey
9:11 Keeping Hope Alive
43:14 Teaching Independence One Skill at a Time
49:31 Teen Question: My Parents Won’t Let Me Try
54:10 Letting Go and Empowering Independence
57:54 Wrap-Up and Upcoming Shows
Link Tree
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The advice and opinions expressed by the host of Autism Live and her guests are meant solely as suggestion and should not be in any way construed as child-specific advice. Any choices you make in determining your child’s treatment are completely at your own discretion.
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Ask Dr. Doreen: Teaching Independence

On Today’s show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about teaching independence to individuals on the autism spectrum.
Autism Live: Dr John Gaitanis

Dr. John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist, joins Shannon to discuss common misconceptions about ASD and Motor disorders. Leucovorin and metabolic interventions are discussed. The jargon of the day is Methylation Cycle.
00:00 Introduction & Guest Preview
02:27 Autism Live Updates, Podcast & Community Resources
06:31 The Mission of Autism Live & Supporting the Autism Community
09:52 Jargon of the Day: What Is the Methylation Cycle?
13:54 Methylation, Detoxification & Autism Explained
16:22 Meet Pediatric Neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis
18:18 Is Autism Really One Condition? Rethinking the Spectrum
22:04 Autism Phenotypes, Brain Regions & Personalized Care
27:46 Medical Bias, Diagnostic Labels & Presuming Intelligence
32:21 Autism, Healthcare Discrimination & Advocacy for Non-Speakers
36:33 What Is MEDMAPS? Root Cause Medicine Explained
37:43 Developmental Regression, Inflammation & Methylation Dysfunction
46:20 Leucovorin, Folate Deficiency & Autism Treatment Options
53:50 Glutathione, B12, Gut Health & Systems Biology Approaches
57:15 Whole-Body Medicine, Brain Health & Final Takeaways
Link Tree
https://linktr.ee/AutismLive
Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858
The advice and opinions expressed by the host of Autism Live and her guests are meant solely as suggestion and should not be in any way construed as child-specific advice. Any choices you make in determining your child’s treatment are completely at your own discretion.
Check out our Podcast!
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203
Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg
IHeartRadio.com
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/
Audible:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ
Others:
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Autism Live: Dr. John Gaitanis
Dr. John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist, joins Shannon to discuss common misconceptions about ASD and Motor disorders. Leucovorin and metabolic interventions are discussed. The jargon of the day is Methylation Cycle. 00:00 Introduction & Guest Preview 02:27 Autism Live Updates, Podcast & Community Resources 06:31 The Mission of Autism Live & Supporting the Autism Community […]
Autism Live: Dr. John Gaitanis
Dr. John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist, joins Shannon to discuss common misconceptions about ASD and Motor disorders. Leucovorin and metabolic interventions are discussed. The jargon of the day is Methylation Cycle. 00:00 Introduction & Guest Preview 02:27 Autism Live Updates, Podcast & Community Resources 06:31 The Mission of Autism Live & Supporting the Autism Community […]
Autism Live: Dr. John Gaitanis

Dr. John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist, joins Shannon to discuss common misconceptions about ASD and Motor disorders. Leucovorin and metabolic interventions are discussed. The jargon of the day is Methylation Cycle.