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Autism Live

Autism Live

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The #1 rated autism podcast worldwide. Autism Live's mission is to provide information and inspiration to the larger autism community, that starts with individuals on the spectrum but includes everyone who loves and cares for those individuals. Host Shannon Penrod shares the Jargon of the Day, interviews with experts, community events and much more. Viewers are invited to interact live to address questions, concerns and topics of interests.Autism Network ® Parenting & Families Relationships Science Social Sciences
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  • Autism Live: Brady Huggett

    Autism Live: Brady Huggett
    Jun 24 2026
    On today's show Shannon welcomes Brady Huggett, a features editor for the neuroscience publication The Transmitter. Topics covered include the lack of funding dollars to research the lives of Autistic Adults. A new five part podcast called "When Autistic Kids Grow Up" looks at the lack of funding for research into the lives of autistic adults, told through the story of an autistic researcher who called attention to this problem. The jargon is Neuroscience. Join us at 10am! 00:00 Welcome, Disclaimer & Show Overview 08:15 What Is Neuroscience? Definitions & Why It Matters 16:00 Podcast Introduction: "When Autistic Kids Grow Up" 24:00 Autism Research Funding Gap Explained 32:00 Adult Autism Outcomes & Life Expectancy Concerns 40:30 Challenges in Research Funding & System Barriers 48:30 Interview Wrap-Up & How to Listen to the Podcast 50:00 Policy Discussion: ADA, IDEA & Disability Rights 55:00 Call to Action: Advocacy, Funding & Community Response
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Autism Live: 25 Things to Teach Your Child During the Summer!

    Autism Live: 25 Things to Teach Your Child During the Summer!
    Jun 17 2026

    On today's show Shannon gives the rundown on 22 things you can teach in the summer months to catch your child up and prepare them for success in the new school year.

    00:00 Intro & Autism Live Mission

    02:59 Summer Learning Opportunities for Kids

    03:24 25 Skills to Teach Over the Summer

    08:06 Overview of All 25 Life Skills

    12:19 Skill #1: Building Reading Habits

    18:01 Skill #2: Potty Training & Generalization

    19:46 Skill #3: Making Math Fun

    23:13 Skill #4: Swimming Safety & Skills

    25:23 Skill #5: Teaching History Creatively

    27:30 Skill #6: Exercise & Self-Regulation

    29:28 Skill #7: Speech Practice with Tongue Twisters

    32:21 Skill #8: Enjoying Museums with Sensory Needs

    36:05 Skill #9: Live Music & Theater Skills

    40:28 Skill #10–15: Cooking, Help, Social & Travel Skills

    51:18 Skill #16–25: Daily Living, Independence & Confidence 1:05:58 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Autism Live: Dr. Molly O'Shea

    Autism Live: Dr. Molly O'Shea
    Jun 3 2026

    On today's show Shannon welcomes Dr. Molly O'Shea to talk about water safety and the terrible statistics surrounding drowning and children on the spectrum. Goldfish Swim School has a new program to help swimmers be safe in and around the water. The jargon is Antecedent Modification.

    00:00 Disclaimer 00:00:46 Show Intro + What's Ahead 00:01:39 California Medi-Cal Advocacy Update 00:05:15 Personal Reflection + Gratitude 00:07:16 Autism Community & Show Mission 00:07:35 How to Watch + Follow the Show 00:09:52 Jargon of the Day: Antecedent Basics 00:18:45 Guest Intro: Dr. Molly O'Shea 00:21:07 Autism & Attraction to Water Risks 00:23:30 Why Swim Skills Are Critical 00:24:00 Goldfish Swim Schools Overview 00:25:05 Sensory-Friendly Swim Programs 00:29:08 How Swim Lessons Work by Age 00:33:04 Big Life Journal & Goal Setting 00:37:58 Autism & Drowning Risk Statistics 00:39:10 Water Safety Basics (Life Jackets & Supervision) 00:40:35 Layers of Protection (Fences, Locks, Alarms) 00:43:48 "Water Watcher" Safety Strategy 00:44:18 Real-Life Drowning Story (Impact) 00:47:15 CPR & Emergency Preparedness 00:48:43 Why Swim Skills Must Be Repeated 00:50:39 Why Swim Lessons Are Prevention 00:51:21 Pediatric Practice for Neurodivergent Kids 00:54:05 ABA + Real-World Social Skills Discussion 01:01:16 Practicing Skills Beyond the Home 01:05:05 Final Thoughts + Takeaways 01:06:56 Closing + Outro
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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