  It’s the time of year where things will explode in the sky, but not everyone will “OOH!” and “Ahh!” Some people will find it a sensory nightmare. Some parents will despair about their children who are literally overwhelmed by the sensory cavalcade of the season. Shannon Penrod takes the time to share 10 things that can help you to avoid sensory meltdowns whenever they have the potential to happen, including the 4th of July. Learn about how to prepare yourself and your child so everyone can be included, without overload.  #SensoryAwareness  #InclusiveCelebrations  #AvoidMeltdowns  Watch this episode on YouTube by clicking Here!  Autism Network Website    Shannon Penrod's book is out now! Order from the link below!   Autism Live's Link Tree    Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod!    Click Here for Autism Live on Apple Podcast    Autism Network Toy Guide   Autism Live on Twitch    Autism Live on Spotify   Autism Live on IHeartRadio    Autism Live on Amazon Audible

Autism Parent to Parent: Top Ten Tips for Avoiding Sensory Meltdowns

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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Amy Gravino joins Shannon today to talk about her new sex educations curriculum she has designed for autistic individuals as well as what it is like presenting on receiving a genetic result for her autism and what that has meant to her and may mean for other individuals on the spectrum. Jargon of the Day: Executive Functioning

Autism Live 5.22.24: Amy Gravino

Autism expert Evelyn Kung answers questions from around the world. Today's topics are Cognition Skills and Executive Functioning.

Ask Evelyn Kung 5.21.24: Cognition Skills and Executive Functioning

On this episode Shannon welcomes Kelly Bermingham to talk about her new book, “The Group Experience: How to support children on the autism spectrum moving from individualized learning to a group learning experience.”  Kelly shares vital resources and checklists to help determine a child’s current strengths and weaknesses and how to teach effectively to create progress for the individual.  Listen to Kelly’s podcast A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum here: https://youtu.be/WqOd014sL8A?si=y2FYuxnTMej4qCdT

Autism Live 5.20.24- Kelly Bermingham

On today’s show Shannon welcomes Matt Asner to talk about current events at the Ed Asner Family center including, The Academy and the 12th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night.  We will get the full 411 on what celebs will be present and how viewers can participate!  For more information visit: https://edasnerfamilycenter.org/

Autism Live 5.15.24: Matt Asner

Autism expert Evelyn Kung joins for a special edition of Ask Evelyn Kung.  Today’s topic is: Motor Skills.  Tune is as Evelyn answers questions from viewers around the world.

Autism Parent to Parent: Top Ten Tips for Avoiding Sensory Meltdowns

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