Best Autismhelp Podcasts (2024)

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Autism Live 4.24.24: Marcy Fibrow 1:04:53

3h ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Autism expert Marcy Fibrow joins the program to talk about supporting autism in the classroom. What is the evaluation you can ask for to qualify for a 1:1 aide and much more. Shannon shares the Jargon of the Day: Premack Prinicple

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Autism Live 4.23.24: Lillian Carrier 1:03:13

1h ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Lillian Carrier joins Shannon to talk about Ourtism, the non-profit started by Lillian and sister Chloe to support neurodivergent individuals. For more information visit: https://www.ourtism.org/.

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Autism Live 4. 22.24: Lisa Ackerman 1:01:40

1h ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Lisa Ackerman, founder of The Autism Community in Action, (TACA) joins Shannon to talk about new trends and TACA updates including their conferences. For more information visit: www.tacanow.org

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Jonathan Alderson Pt. 3: Consequences and our Kids 1:42:02

2d ago1:42:02

1:42:02

WHAT DO I DO ABOUT THE OREOS?!?! :D (Inside joke… listen and you’ll understand!) For a discussion on consequences, this one has a lot of laughs. It's important to laugh at ourselves, right? How do we teach our kids consequences that empower them to make better choices? What is the framework around this? AND.. if we haven’t been the best with conseq…

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Autism Live 4.19.24: Jennifer Barreto 58:23

2h ago58:23

58:23

Shannon is joined by autism expert Jennifer Barreto. The very serious topic of self-injurious behavior is discussed. What is self injurious behavior and what can be done to stop it? This is an important show, you don't want to miss it.

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Autism Live 4.18.24: Dr. Temple Grandin 1:02:45

4h ago1:02:45

1:02:45

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

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Autism Live 4.17.24: Thomas A. McKean 1:10:11

23h ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Spencer Harte and Naomi Rubin from the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge nominee CARPS join to talk about their film. Watch CARPS here: https://youtu.be/k2Mgk688Jv4 Author and Advocate Thomas McKean joins Shannon to talk about IDENTITY and why this is such a "hot button topic" in the autism community.…

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Merry Go Round: Sleep 55:35

4d ago55:35

55:35

Welcome to the first of our Merry-Go-Round Episodes! We needed a fun way to revisit episode topics that we'd already done, but as you all know, certain topics are ever-changing. Much like a merry-go-round we just circle right back around. Today’s episode we touch on SLEEP! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like for us to revisit and update …

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Autism Live 4.12.24: Katelyn Giboney 59:49

6d ago59:49

59:49

On this episode Shannon welcomes Katelyn Giboney to talk about treatment and supports for teens and adults on the autism spectrum. Can ABA still help teens and adults? Is there a difference in the treatment plan for adults? How can parents support teens and adults who do not work on things like anxiety? How can parents help their teen and adult chi…

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Autism Live 4.11.24- HURDLE 52:09

7d ago52:09

52:09

Ed Couture and Shane Campfield share information about HURDLE and how they are supporting those on the spectrum. Jargon: Sensory Processing

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Autism Live 4.10.24: Amanda Ralston 1:01:42

8d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Amanda Ralston from NOnBinary Solutions visits to to give update on the software that she hopes will revolutionize autism treatment. For more information visit: https://www.nonbinarysolutions.com/ Jargon of the day: Joint Attention

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Autism Live 4.8.24: Sara Bradford 1:03:38

16d ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Sara Bradford aka SJ Childs joins Shannon to talk about the SJ Childs Global Network and the upcoming International Autism Summit. For more information about the summit visit: https://sjchilds.org/ SJ Childs LLC is committed to bringing value to the community through education, resources, and building a community of inclusion, and understanding for…

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Learning to Speak Up with Katie Gallardo 57:04

10d ago57:04

57:04

We love it when DM chats lead to podcast guests. Katie shares her personal story about her son’s diagnosis and therapy journey, specifically ABA. This led to her finding her voice, speaking up, and helping others in her area and state to receive more coverage for autism services. We all have to start somewhere! Connect with Katie on Instagram @7luc…

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Autism Live 4.6.24- Lois Jean Brady 59:37

15d ago59:37

59:37

New CEO of Autism Digest shares information about the new 25 Year Anniversary Edition that is FREE during the month of April! Jargon of the Day: Receptive Language.

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Autism Live 4.5.24: Julie Matthews 1:05:22

13d ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Author, Researcher, Nutritionist Julie Matthews shares critical information about the impact of diet on Autism.

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Autism Live 4.4.24- Coby Bird 1:22:01

19d ago1:22:01

1:22:01

Actor Coby Bird (Locke and Key/The Good Doctor) joins for this special hour talking about identity, passions and influences.

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Autism Live 4.3.24: Thomas Iland 1:04:09

15d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Author, Advocate and Speaker Thomas Iland talk about mental health for adults on the spectrum and his new book. Jargon of the day: Chaining

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Autism Live 4.1.24- Dr. Stephen Shore 1:03:28

23d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

On this episode Dr. Stephen Shore joins Shannon to talk about his life and work in the autism community. Dr. Stephen Shore is famous for many things, including the sayings, “When you meet one person with autism, you have met one person with autism.” And “The potential of autism people is unlimited – just like everyone else.” Dr. Shore is a Professo…

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Mindful Voices: A One-Stop Shop for Therapy?! 53:46

18d ago53:46

53:46

Today we had a great discussion with Rachael Farkas at Mindful Voices about therapies and services available to autistic families in a “one-stop shop” style company. There are places out there that can provide speech, OT, potty training, ABA, etc all from one location and team. Everyone works together and has access to your kids’ data and informati…

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Autism Live 3.27.24: Chrisa Sadd and Thomas Iland 1:07:47

22d ago1:07:47

1:07:47

On today’s show Chrisa Sadd, LMFT joins Shannon to talk about the importance of mental health for the whole family. Chrisa has been working with the special needs community since 2003. She has extensive experience working with families, siblings, caregivers, children, and young adults. For many years she worked as a behavior analyst, social skills …

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Autism Live 3.25.24: Harrie James O'Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner 1:04:05

25d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

On this episode Shannon welcomed Harrie James O’Kelley, from The O’Kelley Lab, and Rabbi Jackie Redner, from the Vista Del Mar “Nes ga dol” program, to talk about The Neurodiversity of Kindness event happening on April 7th as part of the Vista Del Mar’s “House of Lovingkindness” program. This free event will feature a choir made up of individuals o…

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Tough Times w/ Britt & Shannon 52:03

25d ago52:03

52:03

Life is tough, but so are YOU! Shannon and Britt here to talk about current struggles with our autistic kids. Dentists, ER visits, soccer practice, and the struggle to get on a literal bus. No one says this life is boring, am I right? Things happen to us, that’s life. How we react and process and move forward? Well, that’s where it’s really up to u…

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Autism Live Parent to Parent: When your school says your child doesn't qualify for an IEP. 1:13:41

29d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

In this special viewer requested episode, Shannon Penrod gives the Parent to Parent talk on what to do when the school says your child with ASD doesn’t qualify for an IEP and what to do when the school says they want to declassify your child with ASD, so they are no longer receiving Special Education Services. What do you do? Do you celebrate or fi…

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Jonathan Alderson Pt. 2 : Receptivity & Communicating With Our Kids 1:39:01

1M ago1:39:01

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Another amazing conversation with Jonathan Alderson today! We dive into the topic of feeling frustrated when our kids “just won’t listen” to us and how we can find our way back to the joys of parenting again, even with kids who may have more challenging behaviors. How can we adjust our expectations? What are the changes that we can make in our inte…

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Autism Live 3.13.2.4 with Judi Uttal 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

On Wednesday's show, Shannon welcomes Judi Uttal from the Autism in Entertainment Conference. This first of what we hope will be many conferences will showcase the many ways in which individuals on the spectrum can and do work in the field of entertainment. Employers will be present sharing and learning along side those who hope to work/or work mor…

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Jonathan Alderson Pt. 1: Why All Therapy May Not Work for All Kids 1:33:43

1M ago1:33:43

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Today we had the pleasure of talking with Jonathan Alderson. Jonathan has a Master's of Education from Harvard and also completed a three-year intensive certification training in autism treatment at the Autism Treatment Center of America. While we could go on and on about his BIO, what we discuss is even MORE important. After working directly with …

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Let's Talk Movies with Moira and Shannon: Oscar Special 1:21:00

1M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

Moira and Shannon discuss their Oscar hopes, snubs and long shots.

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The Moms' Current Fav Book w/ author Kelley Coleman 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

We can’t wait to dive in with our guest today, Kelley Coleman, author of “Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child”. No joke, this is one of the best books on autism and parenting disabled kids we’ve ever read! We talk about the book and venture into other topics including: The “Go Home, Google, and Cry” method isn’t the only op…

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Autism Live 2.28.24: Dr. Megan A. Neff 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Shannon is joined by Dr. Megan Anna Neff to discuss her new book, Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-stress, and Unmask. Self-care is an essential component of a well-rounded life. Self-Care for Autistic People offers practical strategies for regulating emotions, identifying signs of burnout, forming healthy boundaries, and so…

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Feeding our Kids: The Feeding Assessment Tool w/ Elizabeth Klein, BCBA, LBA, M.Ed. 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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It is of no mystery to most of us, or so it seems, that feeding and diets are significant touchstones in having a kid on the spectrum. No matter where they fall, that is the very thing that became apparent in all of her work. Join us for this expert guest, Elizabeth Klein, BCBA, LBA + M.Ed., who shares her professional experience in the field and i…

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Autism Live Parent to Parent: ABA Basics 1:29:36

2M ago1:29:36

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Shannon Penrod, author of Autism: Parent to Parent, gives a basic, but thorough talk about what ABA is, especially when used to treat autism. This is a talk that is geared toward parents but is also ideal for individuals who are on the spectrum and have heard negative things about ABA, to decern what is the intent and practice of ABA. When armed wi…

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Autism Live 2.19.24: Preview of the Concert for Autism Care Today 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

Shannon welcomes guests Katrina Aguilar and Brad Ellis who will both be performing at the Concert for Autism Care Today on Sunday February 25 at 5pm!

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School Based Speech Therapy w/ Sarah Anzalone, SLP 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Anzalone, Speech Language Pathologist. Sarah works in the Camas School District as an SLP working specifically with elementary-age children. Sarah shares with us about coming from a large district in Las Vegas to a much smaller district in Camas and how different that looks. She also gi…

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Let's Talk Movies February 2024 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Moira and Shannon discuss their thoughts and feelings about the films, Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall, Zone of Interest, Killers of the Flower Moon, Nyad, The Holdovers, and more. You won’t want to miss hearing about what they LOVED and what they HATED. Spoiler Alert: We may have to hose Shannon down, she has some pretty incendiary things to say ab…

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Grab Bag #10 52:23

2M ago52:23

52:23

It’s another Grab Bag today! We polled you guys this week on Instagram to get your questions! (Another reason to chat with us on IG, wink wink…) Here’s what we tackle: Spreading awareness vs being protective of our children’s diagnosis, how do we handle this? How do you handle punishment in your home with your kids? How do we personally handle aggr…

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Autism Live 2.5.24: Jargon of the Day- Neurodiversity and Guests Clifford Bell and George Steeves 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Shannon talks with Cabaret performer, director and producer Clifford Bell about a new show he has coming up to benefit Autism Care Today! Clifford is joined by one of the performers featured in the Concert to Benefit Autism Care Today. George Steeves, well known for his one man shows discusses what he will be performing in the show and the other pe…

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Mean Jean the Legislative Machine 1:51:18

2M ago1:51:18

1:51:18

What!? Wait?! We are talking about one of our very own. It’s a long story but it’s all about the journey, in this case, Jean’s Journey to advocacy, and blossoming into the public education advocate, specifically at the cause of reimagining Special Education. You might want to listen to this in sections. Understandably, Jean, while compelling in fac…

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Autism Live 1.31.24: Jargon of the Day: Sensory Diet and Special Guest Joshua Pitney 59:32

3M ago59:32

59:32

On this show Shannon Penrod welcomes Joshua Pitney. Joshua is an emerging filmmaker and a self-advocate. Joshua shares his journey from young childhood to now being a college student on a mission to create films that positively impact viewers. Shannon also shares the jargon of the day: Sensory Diet.

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Autism Live 1.29.24: M& J Games 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

What’s Next? Dr. Christopher Manente, Founding Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services joins Marlee Aversa, Founder and CEO of M&J Games to chat with Shannon about their collaboration on a new game called “What’s Next?” This unique game has much to offer individuals on the Spectrum, tune in to hear the full details. In Ja…

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Sister, Advocate, and Psychologist : Dr. Taylor Day 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Today we have an amazing conversation with Dr. Taylor Day. She is a child psychologist and parent coach specializing in autism and neurodivergent care and today joins Jean & Shannon for a special episode. In this episode we cover a lot and it may even double as an actual therapy session for all three ladies, as we have a very powerful discussion. J…

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Autism Live 1.24.24: Jargon of the Day: CBT and Guest Dani Bowman 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

In this episode, Shannon discusses the Jargon of the Day: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Then, Dani Bowman, star of Love on the Spectrum US, talks with Shannon Penrod about Season 2 of Love on the Spectrum and her ongoing search for love. Dani is an accomplished animator with her own studio, Danimation Films. Dani also teaches art and animation…

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Autism Live 1.22.24: Visit Anaheim 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Shannon is joined by Emmy Award-Winning journalist Gabriela Teissier and Sue O’Shea the Senior Director of Marketing at Visit Anaheim. Visit Anaheim has taken the unprecedented step to become a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), which is a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialling and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). IBC…

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School Based Occupational Therapy w/ Sharon Peddie, OT 1:05:18

3M ago1:05:18

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Sharon Peddie is an occupational therapist that works in her local school district and private practice. Her experience in both of these fields offers her a unique perspective on the importance of OT in all aspects of a person’s life. Different strategies and techniques are used depending on the environment. Seems obvious, but not everyone views th…

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Autism Live: 1.17.24 Special Guest Temple Grandin 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Dr. Temple Grandin joins Shannon in this extended show to talk about identity, especially as it relates to career. Dr. Grandin also answers questions from viewers around the world.

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HomeSchooling: A Discussion with Manisha Snoyer 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Today’s show is all about homeschooling! We chat with Manisha Snoyer of Teach your Kids about the different ways that you can educate your children while thinking outside of the box. We discuss curriculum, what a day in the life of homeschool can look like, and where you can find more support and information if it’s something that you are consideri…

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Autism Live: Let's Talk Movies 1.10.24 1:09:58

3M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

In this episode, Shannon and Moira discuss the films that are currently streaming and give their votes for Emmy contenders.

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Autism Live 1.8.23: Jargon of the Day and Special Guest Cassie Gonzalez 58:26

3M ago58:26

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On this first new episode of 2024, Shannon welcomes Cassin Gonzales to the show to talk about a new program in California designed to help parents and caregivers face stressors and challenges while helping their children on the autism spectrum. Parents of newly diagnosed children are encouraged to register for the 7 week virtual class by visiting: …

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Siblings: A Lifetime Dedication w/ Mollie Garre and Maya LaBate 1:13:26

3M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

We have an AMAZING one for you today! Little warning.. the tears start early, at the 6 minute mark! It’s not sad, it's heartwarming. Its emotion evoking. And so thoughtful. Today we talk about what it's like to be a sibling to an autistic individual. We had the pleasure of speaking with Mollie Garre, who is the daughter of previous guest, Monica Me…

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2024 Vision 40:59

4M ago40:59

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Can you believe it?! We are officially in 2024. Today we got together to discuss our vision for the upcoming year, personal, professional, and podcast! 2023 was quite the year for the 4 of us; many lessons learned. We are taking those lessons into this year and want to share with you what that means for us! From growing in our advocacy, to growing …

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2023 Year In Review 45:30

4M ago45:30

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Another year has come and gone… 2023 has had many ups and downs for each of us personally. We touch on the highs and lows, as well as talk about our favorite podcast memories over the last 12 months. Most importantly of all, we are so grateful to have YOU here with us this year. We hope this podcast continues to be an avenue to feel connected, mayb…

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