Autism Live

On Today's show Shannon welcomes Lisa Ackerman, founder of TACA to talk about Leucovorin. This cancer drug was featured in a CBS news story for its off label use for Autism and Cerebral Folate Deficiency. To learn more watch the CBS news piece here youtube.com/watch?v=QT4E2dPTbkc. Watch the TACA Podcast to see Lisa Ackerman interview Dr. Richard Frye here: https://tacanowblog.com/2025/03/03/leucovorin-and-autism-a-repurposed-drug-with-a-lot-of-promise-by-lisa-ackerman/ or read more about Cerebral Folate Deficiency here: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/cerebral-folate-deficiency/

Want to read the study that is driving the discussion? Click here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/11/1141

Important programing note: Leucovorin should only ever be taken after being prescribed by a physician after testing to show there is a need.

Shannon is joined today by Harri James O'Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner to talk about their newest venture, a show entitled "The Neurodiversity of Kindness" the show will make it's world premier on April 27th at the Glorya Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts at Vista Del Mar. Harri James O'Kelley shares news about The O'Kelley Labs new ventures and their ongoing program at Vista Del Mar called "Vista House of Lovingkindness." Rabbi Jackie Redner once again provide a loving message about the ongoing mission of Vista Del Mar to provide a loving base for all people of all abilities and all faiths.

On today's show Shannon is joined by Erin Walker and Kai Pai from Rutgers groundbreaking Peer Mentor program. Today's jargon term is Peer Mentor.

Thomas D'Eri is Shannon's special guest today. Thomas and his father, John D'Eri, co-founded the Rising Tide Car Wash, an innovative social enterprise to develop a scalable solution for employing individuals with autism. They opened the first car in Parkland, Florida in 2013. They were inspired to do this by watching John's son and Thomas' brother Andrew, a vibrant young man with autism, struggle to find his place in the world. Thomas shares with Shannon how the Rising Tide Car Wash has created an innovative model that intentionally designs the work environment in a way that empowers individuals with autism to thrive and produce extraordinary results. Today's jargon term is : Visual Supports.

En el programa de hoy, Shannon Penrod habla sobre el arma de doble filo del cumplimiento. ¿Es posible enseñar a un niño a ser obediente y al mismo tiempo enseñarle a ser un autodefensor eficaz? Sí, pero requiere algo de trabajo y atención plena... Vale la pena.

Ocurren terremotos, inundaciones y tormentas. Mueren seres queridos y mascotas. Ayudar a nuestros hijos a superar las secuelas de estos eventos suele ser abrumador para los padres. Esto es especialmente cierto para los padres de niños con retrasos en el habla, sociales y/o cognitivos. Shannon nos da sus diez consejos favoritos que ha aprendido de los expertos. Es posible que no todos funcionen para su hijo, pero es de esperar que al menos uno lo haga.

On this special episode regarding Toxicity, a panel of experts share research findings of the effects of lowering toxicity in pregnant mothers, babies, children, teens,

On Today's show Shannon welcomes Peter Prokop and Tommy Caamano, Co-Directors of Traveling the Spectrum a new TV series designed to help families with loved ones on the autism spectrum feel more confident about traveling. The show highlights real families as they embark on sensory-friendly vacations, breaking down barriers and proving that travel can be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Statistics show that 87% of families with a loved one on the autism spectrum don't take vacations, but 93% say they would if there were more resources. Traveling the Spectrum helps fill that gap by showing what's possible. Visit: www.travelingthespectrumshow.com for more information. The jargon of the day is Systematic Desensitization.