Shannon Penrod
Author, Advocate, Storyteller, Critic
PONI (Parent of Neurodiverse Individual)
about Shannon
Shannon Penrod
is the Host of Autism Live, the #1 Rated Autism Podcast, and the author of Autism: Parent to Parent.
Shannon was born in Puerto Rico but grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY. She received her BA from Oswego State University and her MFA from the National Theatre Conservatory. She spent 2 decades working in theatre and performing arts as a performer, a director, a producer and an educator.
Then she had a child, a child who appeared to be developing typically…and then wasn’t. Shannon’s son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2 1/2. All the challenges in her life changed and she changed with them. She got on her knees and prayed, “Please don’t let me mess this up! Please show me what to do and how to be there for my child, and I promise I will share whatever I find.” Her son is now a college sophomore, on the Dean’s List with no supports. Shannon spends her time sharing resources, shortcuts, supports and ways to keep going.
Check out Shannon’s new book and tune in to watch her on The Autism Network on Autism Live, Ask Dr. Doreen and Let’s Talk either Autism, Movies, Self-Care or ALL THE THINGS.
Resources & Support
You aren't Alone!
If you, or someone you love is on the Autism Spectrum you need to know you aren’t alone.
There is an entire community of people who care about you and want to help you to overcome whatever challenges you are facing. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, because each individual, each family has different challenges. But there are answers and there is hope. Please use any of the resources her to help find your path. If you don’t see what you need…ASK…and we will try to cover it on an upcoming episode of Autism Live, Ask Dr. Doreen, Let’s Talk Autism or Stories From the Spectrum.
Autism Live
Information and inspiration for the entire Autism Community - those on the spectrum and those who love individuals on the spectrum. News, interviews, Jargon of the Day, recipes and more!
Ask Dr. Doreen
Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions LIVE
Let's Talk
PONIs (Parents of Neurodiverse Individuals) talk about Autism, News, Movies, Self-Care and ALL THE THINGS!
Stories from the Spectrum
All of the content is by and for Neurodiverse individuals!
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Autism: Parent to Parent
Sanity-Saving Advice for Every Parent with a Child on the Autism Spectrum
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