May 13, 2026
On today’s show Shannon welcomes Vanessa and Tory Ridgeway to tell one of the most shocking and inspirational stories. Years ago, Autism Live covered Tory Ridgeway’s story was his full NRROTC scholarship was revoked because of his autism diagnosis. Tory and his mother are back with an update that will knock your...
May 6, 2026
Alex Lin joins Shannon on today’s show to talk about the 10 year anniversary of Autism Rocks and what is next. Alex also shares his opinions on the current focus to find the cause of autism. The jargon of the day is Self Advocate!
Apr 29, 2026
On today's show, Shannon welcomes Sharon Newhardt from Morgan’s Wonderland the first and only theme park designed for neurodivergent guests! Sharon will share the mission of this truly magical place and give updates on what is coming next! You won’t want to miss it! The jargon is inclusion.
Apr 22, 2026
Rebecca Meuschke joins Shannon today to discuss all things SIBLINGS. What do parents need to know to support siblings? Rebecca, who has first-hand experience with this topic, shares insights, resources and tips to make sure siblings don’t get left behind.
Apr 15, 2026
On Today’s show Shannon Penrod gives ten tips for working with teachers when your child is on an IEP or 504 plan. Setting up a collaborative environment with your child’s teacher is almost as important as the IEP itself. Tune in to hear Shannon’s easy tips to foster trust and teamwork so your child can have the...