Shannon Penrod:
Author, Advocate, Story-teller, Critic, PONI
Shannon Penrod is a proud PONI (Parent of a Neurodiverse Individual.
Who is this woman?
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Writer
Shannon Penrod is currently a writer whose reviews are featured on www.brateragency.com Her book Autism: Parent to Parent is available at all major book sellers. She is the author of the award winning one woman show, The Autism Mamalogues and has blogs on everything from diet to depression.
You Tube Personality
Shannon Penrod is the host of the #1 rated Autism Podcast, Autism Live. She also hosts Ask Dr. Doreen and co-hosts Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, Let’s Talk Movies with Moira & Shannon, and Let’s Talk All The Things with Rachael & Shannon.
Performer/Speaker
Shannon Penrod is a recovering actress/stand-up comedienne. She holds an MFA in acting from the National Theatre Conservatory and spent many years as a performer and an award-winning comic. Shannon rarely performs now unless it is her one-woman show, The Autism Mamalogues. She LOVES to speak though and can be booked to speak to your group, large or small!
Producer
Shannon Penrod has extensive credits producing live stage events and video content. She currently serves as the Executive Producer of Stories from the Spectrum.
Personal
Shannon Penrod lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son. Shannon identifies as a proud PONI (Parent of a Neurodiverse Individual).
She loves all the arts and is newly into pottery. Do you need a mug? She has lots of them.
Background
Shannon Penrod was born in Puerto Rico, as an airforce brat. She spent most of her childhood and teen years in Saratoga Springs, NY. She holds a BA in Theatre from the State University of New York and an MFA in Acting from The National Theatre Conservatory.