Autism Live: Rebecca Meuschke
Rebecca Meuschke joins Shannon today to discuss all things SIBLINGS. What do parents need to know to support siblings? Rebecca, who has first-hand experience with this topic, shares insights, resources and tips to make sure siblings don’t get left behind. 00:00 Disclaimer & Show Opening 00:30 Welcome to Autism Live & April Autism Month 01:31 […]
Autism Live: Rebecca Meushke
Rebecca Meuschke joins Shannon today to discuss all things SIBLINGS. What do parents need to know to support siblings? Rebecca, who has first-hand experience with this topic, shares insights, resources and tips to make sure siblings don’t get left behind.
Ask Dr. Doreen: How do you know when a child is ready for school?
On today’s Ask Dr. Doreen, autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from parents around the world about how to know when their children are ready to start school. What can parents do to set their children up for success?
0:00 Opening Disclaimer
0:10 Introducing Ask Doctor Doreen
0:30 Welcome & Live Show Setup
1:19 Where to Watch & Listen Live
1:58 Podcast & Ad-Free Subscription
2:53 April Reflections & Community Visits
3:34 Supporting Parents on the Autism Journey
5:00 Shannon’s “Crystal Ball of Autism” Story
6:26 Early Intervention Struggles
8:17 A Life-Changing Autism Connection
10:27 Discovering ABA & CARD 1
2:47 Visiting an ABA Center: Joy in Action
13:58 When Is a Child Ready for School?
15:04 School vs. 1:1 Learning Explained
19:52 Why Early ABA Matters So Much
20:56 Preparing for School Success
22:06 Starting School Gradually
25:13 School Attendance Rights for Parents
26:22 How Grandparents Can Help Academically
30:55 When School Causes Emotional Harm
33:19 Using IEPs to Improve School Experience
38:13 Understanding Your Legal Rights in Education
39:38 Using AI to Prepare for IEP Meetings
44:12 AI Tools: Benefits, Limits, and Cautions
50:16 Teens, Anxiety, and School Balance
55:10 Treating Anxiety Effectively
57:00 Tomorrow’s Show Preview & Closing
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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: When is a child ready for school?
On today’s Ask Dr. Doreen, autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from parents around the world about how to know when their children are ready to start school. What can parents do to set their children up for
success?
Autism Live: Ten tips for working with teachers when your child is on an IEP or 504 plan
On Today’s show Shannon Penrod gives ten tips for working with teachers when your child is on an IEP or 504 plan. Setting up a collaborative environment with your child’s teacher is almost as important as the IEP itself. Tune in to hear Shannon’s easy tips to foster trust and teamwork so your child can have the best possible educational experience.
Link Tree
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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/
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Autism Live: Ten Tips for Working with Teachers & IEP or 504!
On Today’s show Shannon Penrod gives ten tips for working with teachers when your child is on an IEP or 504 plan. Setting up a collaborative environment with your child’s teacher is almost as important as the IEP itself. Tune in to hear Shannon’s easy tips to foster trust and teamwork so your child can […]
Autism Live: Ten Tips for Working with Teachers & IEP or 504!
On Today’s show Shannon Penrod gives ten tips for working with teachers when your child is on an IEP or 504 plan. Setting up a collaborative environment with your child’s teacher is almost as important as the IEP itself. Tune
in to hear Shannon’s easy tips to foster trust and teamwork so your child can have the best possible educational experience.
Ask Dr Doreen: Challenging Behaviors at School
On today’s ASK Dr. Doreen autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers parents’ questions about challenging behavior in the classroom. What can a parent do? What’s the best way to get back on track?
0:00 Welcome & Show Disclaimer
0:35 Meet Shannon Penrod & Doctor Doreen
1:26 Today’s Topic: Challenging Behavior
2:15 Where to Watch & Listen (Podcast Info)
4:08 Autism Acceptance Month & Education Context
5:10 Parent Story: Child Punished at School
7:03 Why This Punishment Is Not Okay
8:36 Emergency IEPs & School Accountability
9:59 Understanding a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
12:22 Why Teachers Often Don’t Follow IEPs
14:16 Making the BIP Visible for Teachers
18:13 High School Incident: Social Rules & Suspension
19:49 Theory of Mind vs “Bad Behavior”
21:27 When Schools Get Zero‑Tolerance Wrong
22:15 Teaching Skills Instead of Punishment
23:40 Social Skills & Perspective Taking
28:13 What Behaviors Belong in the Classroom?
29:35 Restrictive vs Least Restrictive Environment
32:10 Pull‑Out vs Push‑In Services Explained
34:09 Why ABA Prepares Kids for School
35:33 Using ABA Alongside School
36:03 Can Teachers Get Autism Training?
37:31 Training Teachers Through Advocacy
39:14 Online Training & AI Tools for Teachers
48:37 What to Look for in a Teacher
50:23 Why Self‑Esteem Matters Most in School
51:29 Using Back‑to‑School Nights Strategically
52:34 Trusting Your Parent Instincts
56:41 Final Tips for School Success
57:22 What’s Coming Next on Autism Live
57:40 Farewell & Sign‑Off
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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Ask Dr. Doreen: Challenging Behavior at School
On today’s ASK Dr. Doreen autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers parents’ questions about challenging behavior in the classroom. What can a parent do? What’s the best way to get back on track?
Autism Live: Temple Grandin (rebroadcast)
Temple Grandin talks with Shannon about her new book: Different Kinds of Minds: A Guide to Your Brain. Dr. Grandin also answers questions from viewers around the world! For more information visit: https://www.templegrandin.com/ #templegrandin