The Neurodiversity Podcast talks with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, about positively impacting neurodivergent people. Our goal is to reframe differences that were once considered disabilities or disorders, promote awareness of this unique population, and improve the lives of neurodivergent and high-ability people.
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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.
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Join Vicky and Pier Westra as they embark on a transformative journey from the "Red Zone" of stress and anxiety to the uplifting "Green Zone," where life is filled with positivity, hope, and immeasurable joy. As parents of a daughter on the Autism Spectrum, Vicky and Pier have navigated unique challenges and have emerged with valuable insights that they are eager to share. In this heartfelt and inspiring podcast, they offer practical tools and techniques for embracing a more fulfilling life, ...
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The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs. We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence. Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage. We do not hold degrees in medicine ...
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Autism and Travel w/ Becky Large of Champion Autism Network
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56:55Today, we enjoyed speaking with Becky Large from Champion Autism Network (CAN)! We often discuss how difficult it can be for our families to travel. Becky fills us in on how CAN and Autism Travel Club help families like ours go on vacations that we may not normally be able to enjoy! You can find Becky on her site at: https://beckylarge.com…
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Autism Live 4.25.25: Entendiendo Diez Cosas sobre el Proceso del IEP
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1:20:16¡Es temporada de IEP! Hoy Shannon repasa todas las partes de la reunión de IEP y lo fundamental que hay que entender en cada fase. Para los padres que no han pasado por el proceso o que sienten ansiedad, esta es una conversación fácil de entender que puede ayudarles a obtener la mejor experiencia educativa posible para su hijo.…
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Autism Live 4.24.25: Los Diez Mejores Consejos para hacer que su hijo sea a Prueba de Acoso
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1:21:17En el programa de hoy, Shannon comparte consejos clave para ayudar a tu hijo a protegerse del acoso. Aprende cómo puedes trabajar para ayudar a tu hijo a evitarlo y cómo reaccionar cuando los acosadores se esfuerzan al máximo.
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Why School Refusal May Not Be What It Seems (and What to Do Instead)
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36:47School refusal and distress are the subject of the day, as Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes child psychologist and former school psychologist, Dr. Emily King. They discuss the importance of understanding the underlying causes of anxiety, the need for neurodiversity-affirming approaches, and the balance between structure and flexibility in educational …
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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 Fr…
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Autism Live 4.21.25: Harri James O’Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner
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57:28Shannon 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 …
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Functional Neurology Pt 2 w/ Dr. Brandon Crawford
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1:01:58So many of you loved the last episode with Dr. Brandon Crawford, so we brought him back! This time around, we discussed the difference between standard neurology and functional neurology. We also discussed not just stopping at the symptom but digging deeper. Also touched on were reflexes and bedwetting, the importance of co-activation, and what to …
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Autism Live 4.18.25: Los Diez Mejores Consejos Para Sobrevivir al Verano
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1:05:29En el programa de hoy, Shannon ofrece excelentes consejos para que el verano sea divertido, interactivo y educativo durante las vacaciones. En caso de duda, ¡regresa al aprendizaje experiencial tradicional para que cada momento del día sea un entorno enriquecedor desde el punto de vista educativo!
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Beyond Words: The Truth About Selective (Situational) Mutism
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46:49Today, Emily Kircher-Morris and Meredith Polsky look into the complexities of selective mutism, exploring its definitions, the importance of language in understanding it, and the personal experiences that led Meredith to specialize in this area. They discuss the myths surrounding selective mutism, and its manifestation as an anxiety disorder rather…
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Autism Live 4.17.25: Los Diez Mejores Consejos para Crear una Relación Positiva y Colaborativa con la Escuela de Su Hijo
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1:08:14Únase a Shannon hoy mientras comparte sus consejos favoritos para trabajar hacia una relación positiva y colaborativa con la escuela y el personal escolar de su hijo.
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Autism Live 4.16.25: The Rutgers Peer Mentors
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52:06On 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.
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Rapid Fire Q&A with our friend, Ashley Lewis, today! Questions we tackled in this bonus episode are: Building Confidence with your kids Daily Routines Childhood memories Stimming triggersBy Shannon Korza
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A Journey from an Autism Diagnosis to Acceptance
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14:51Finding Our Way: A Journey from Diagnosis to Acceptance In this heartfelt episode, Vicky and Pier share their emotional journey upon receiving an autism diagnosis for their daughter, Gabbi. Through their story, we explore the diverse and deeply personal reactions parents experience when faced with such news. This episode highlights how each family'…
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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 …
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Autism & Sibling Relationships w/ Ashley Lewis
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59:22Today we sat down with our friend, Ashley Lewis, to discuss the sibling dynamic in our homes. How do we foster positive relationships with our kids? How can we help our families function as a team? Come chat with us! Questions Answered: Creating a family team Explaining autism to siblings Responsibility vs. being a kid Later Care for autistic sibli…
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Autism Live 4.11.25: Cumplimiento de la Manera Correcta
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59:48En 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.
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Autism Live 4.10.25: Las Diez Cosas Más Importantes para Ayudar a Su Hijo Cuando Las Cosas van Mal
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50:29Ocurren 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 l…
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On episode 266, Emily Kircher-Morris discusses the critical role of executive functioning in education with Mitch Weathers, author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom. They explore how these skills are essential for student success, and discuss incorporating them into teaching practices, rather than treating them as an afterthought. The conv…
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Autism Live 4.9.25: Special Event: P2i Panel
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1:07:47On this special episode regarding Toxicity, a panel of experts share research findings of the effects of lowering toxicity in pregnant mothers, babies, children, teens,
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Autism Live 4.7.25: Peter Prokop and Tommy Caamano, Co-Directors of Traveling the Spectrum
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47:32On 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 c…
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Today Tash and Shannon chatted with Dr. Ariel Rubin. She's a child psychiatrist who has a personal connection to autism through her brother. Dr. Rubin shares her journey into psychiatry and explores the dynamics of growing up with a sibling with autism. Today we focus on autism and ADHD, how these conditions intersect with mental health, the import…
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En el programa de hoy, Shannon explica qué es ABA
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One-Size Doesn't Fit All: Variability in Neurodivergent Brains
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35:19Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Barbara Pape, Senior Director of the Learner Variability Project, about the concept of learner variability. The conversation touches on the importance of recognizing each student's unique strengths and challenges. They explore how educators can support neurodivergent learners through personalized instruction, they co…
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Autism Live 4.3.25: Cosas que puedes hacer hoy para apoyar a la persona que amas en el espectro
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59:20En el programa de hoy, Shannon comparte cosas que puedes hacer hoy para apoyar a la persona que amas en el espectro.
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Today, on World Autism Awareness Day Shannon is joined by Actor Coby Bird. Coby shares details about his most recent acting job on the hit streaming show, The Pitt! Coby and Shannon will discuss the theme for 2025’s World Autism Awareness Day and what the day means to both of them.
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On today’s show author Jane Fischer joins Shannon to discuss parenting children with medical challenges and disabilities. Jane’s daughter has Joubert Syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the brain and the body. Jane rejected the limiting beliefs or her daughter’s medical team, advocated for her daughter and in doing so changed her daughter’s life. J…
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Shannon and Brittney get to chat with their IRL friend today! Rachel shares her journey with her daughter, Audrey, who has a rare genetic disorder known as CASK. We discuss the challenges of navigating the diagnosis process, the impact of early intervention therapies, and the importance of finding the right educational fit for Audrey. Rachel is a m…
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The Double Empathy Problem in the Classroom
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33:44On episode 264, we’re sharing our sister podcast’s conversation about the double empathy problem. In Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin explore a concept that challenges the assumption that neurodivergent individuals lack empathy, and instead highlights how misunderstandings happen between different neu…
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Autism Live 3.24.25: Jason Eichenholz
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1:02:41Today on Autism Live Jason Eichenholz joins Shannon to discuss how parenting a child with autism inspired him to start Jonathan’s Landing Foundation, and how his tech and entrepreneurial background helps him gather the resources to support adult with autism. Today’s jargon is: Executive Functions.
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It’s a GRAB BAGGGGG! Questions we discuss today are: What is your Patronus? Please geek out with us. Our thoughts on ABA vs School in early diagnosis. How do I help support a friend who is also going through a diagnosis with her child? How do you balance staying informed vs protecting your mental health? We discuss laundry and how much we loathe it…
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Today, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Natalia Aíza, a therapist and advocate, to talk about the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They debunk common myths and misconceptions, and talk about what OCD actually is. It's important to understand the OCD cycle, be able to identify the various types of OCD, and understand how it often co…
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Autism Live 3.19.25: The Four Different Types of Play
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59:59Today Shannon talks about the different types of play, their importance and how to teach them to your child!
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Autism Live 3.17.25: What 504 Plans CAN Provide
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1:02:04On Today’s show Shannon gives key information about what 504 plans can actually provide. There has been discussion of doing away with 504 plans, but what would be lost?
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Talking with Jeffe Boats, Autistic Author and Father
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54:16Today Tash & Shannon had the pleasure of speaking with Jeffe Boats, an autistic father and professor, who shares his journey of self-discovery and parenting an autistic son. We explore Jeffe's early life, the challenges of understanding autism, and the importance of representation in literature. Jeff discusses his debut novel, which features an aut…
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Today Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Leah Kuypers, developer of the Zones of Regulation framework, to discuss self-regulation skills. They talk about the importance of emotional awareness, the practical applications of the framework in educational settings, and how it provides a common language for expressing feelings. Leah shares insights from her …
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Autism Live 3.12.25: Eight Tips for Dealing with Anxiety Over Your Child's Future
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1:03:18On today’s show Shannon Penrod gives tips for how to deal with anxiety about your child’s future. We don’t have control over everything and sometimes even that thought can be overwhelming. How can we all deal with the stress and the fears? Tune in to hear what Shannon has to say.
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