Autism Live 7.16.25: Ella Maisy Purvy
If you haven’t been watching PATIENCE on PBS, you owe it to yourself to subscribe to PBS Masterpiece and catch up. On today’s show Shannon interviews Ella Maisy Purvis, the star of Patience to discuss the hit show, making season 2, and the ins and outs of authentically representing autism. Today’s jargon is Hyperlexia. Check […]
Autism Live 7.16.25: Ella Maisy Purvis
If you haven’t been watching PATIENCE on PBS, you owe it to yourself to subscribe to PBS Masterpiece and catch up. On today’s show Shannon interviews Ella Maisy Purvis, the star of Patience to discuss the hit show, making season 2, and the ins and outs of authentically representing autism. Today’s jargon is Hyperlexia.
Ask Dr. Doreen 7.15.24: Oppositional Defiance Disorder (rebroadcast)
Today on Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world, including questions about an Oppositional Defiance Disorder diagnosis. Is that what is really going on and what can be done. Viewers also write in to talk about how to us SKILLS.
Autism Live 5.12.25: The Prevalence Show with Lisa Ackerman (rebroadcast)
TACA founder Lisa Ackerman joins Shannon to shed light on the new Autism Prevalence numbers released by the CDC in April.
Autism Live 7.9.25: Parent to Parent- Preparing for Summertime Success
On today’s show Shannon Penrod, author of Autism: Parent to Parent, gives tips for making the summer a success for everyone. It has to be fun, but it can also be a great time to learn and grow while having fun!
Ask Dr. Doreen 7.8.25: Who is Dr. Doreen? (rebroadcast)
On today’s show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about autism during her lifetime. How have all of the changes shaped her view of autism over the years. What has been the biggest “A-ha moment” for her? What is she excited about for the future? Dr. Granpeesheh will also answer questions from viewers and listeners around the world.
Autism Live 7.7.25: Dr. Temple Grandin (rebroadcast)
On Today’s special episode Shannon talks with Dr. Temple Grandin about her biggest concerns for the autism community today. Dr. Grandin also answers questions from viewers around the world
Autism Live 7.2.25: Jane Fischer (rebroadcast)
On today’s show author Jane Fischer joins Shannon to discuss parenting children with medical challenges and disabilities. Jane’s daughter has Joubert Syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the brain and the body. Jane rejected the limiting beliefs or her daughter’s medical team, advocated for her daughter and in doing so changed her daughter’s life. Jane has chronicled her daughter’s journey in her book, If You Knew Suzy, Pushing the Boundaries of Never. The jargon of the day is Joubert Syndrome.
Ask Dr. Doreen 7.1.25: Success During Summer Travel
On Today’s show autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world. Today’s topic is all about success during summer travel, what is the best way to deal with the anxiety that comes from being in new places?
Autism Live 6.25.25: Kashif Khan (rebroadcast)
On today’s show Shannon welcomes Kashif Khan, author of The DNA Way. Here what Khan has to say about inflammation, autism, and RFK’s promise to deliver the cause of autism within the year. The jargon of the day is Social Reciprocity.