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Autism Live: Back to School Success

On today’s show Shannon takes on the things we can do to set our kids up for Back to School Success!  What do you have control over?  It turns out there is a great deal!  So let’s set the stage for a great year by kicking it off right! 00:00 Back-to-School Success for Autism Families […]

Autism Live: Back to School Success

On today’s show Shannon takes on the things we can do to set our kids up for Back to School Success!  What do you have control over?  It turns out there is a great deal!  So let’s set the stage for a great year by kicking it off right!

Ask Dr Doreen: Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask

What question have you always wanted to ask an autism expert—but were afraid to say out loud? On today’s show, nothing is off limits. Join Shannon Penrod and Dr. Doreen as they answer your most honest questions with compassion ,science, and hope.

00:00:37 Introduction: The Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask
07:24 The Emotional Reality of Autism Parenting
09:24 Will My Child Ever Have Friends?
15:03 Friendship vs. Romantic Relationships
17:40 Will My Child Ever Live Independently?
22:10 Building Independence: Real-Life Success Stories
24:59 Planning for Life Beyond the Family Home
28:26 Am I Doing Enough for My Child?
30:22 Prioritizing the Skills That Matter Most
35:38 What If Therapy Isn’t Working?
38:20 How to Evaluate a Quality ABA Program
44:43 Parent Guilt, Plateaus, and Staying Motivated
48:27 When Progress Stops: Don’t Accept Stagnation
53:06 What If I’m Exhausted? Building Your Support Village
54:41 Will We Ever Feel Okay Again? Hope for Parents

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/

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

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Ask Dr. Doreen: “The Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask”

What question have you always wanted to ask an autism expert—but were afraid to say out loud? On today’s show, nothing is off limits. Join Shannon Penrod and Dr. Doreen as they answer your most honest questions with compassion,
science, and hope.

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 & […]

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
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:
http://link.chtbl.com/dSPQc6pB

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