Shannon Penrod, host of Autism Live and curator of the Autism Live Toy & Gift Guide for over 10 years shares her tips on what to look for when looking for a gift or toy for someone on the spectrum.  Should you get toys and gifts that play to a person’s strengths or weaknesses.  Tune in to find out.

Autism Live: Parent to Parent: Top Ten Gifts for toys for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

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.

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Vince Redmond, LMFT joins to talk about the importance of Self Care for everyone on the spectrum and for the individuals SUPPORTING individuals on the spectrum…this includes parents, relatives, loved-ones, teachers, therapists, sibling, and significant others!  Shannon shares the Jargon of the Day:  Systematic Desensitization.

Autism Live 4.29.24: Vince Redmond

For the first time, Shannon welcomes Christine and Abbey Romeo form Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum". Shannon discusses the jargon Masking. 

Autism Live 4.26.24: Christine and Abbey Romeo

Autism expert, Jennifer Yakos joins Shannon to talk about education and training those with individuals on the spectrum. How can people get more training? Shannon presents the jargon term "Celeration" for the first time. 

Autism Live 4. 25.24: Jennifer Yakos

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

Autism Live 4.24.24: Marcy Fibrow

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/.

Autism Live: Parent to Parent: Top Ten Gifts for toys for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

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