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Autism Live 6.9.25: Top Ten Tips for Teens on the Spectrum

Autism Live

Release Date: 06/09/2025

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Autism Live

 Wouldn’t it be great if you could make every waking hour a fun educational environment for your child on the spectrum?  Research shows that doing so leads to your child’s best life. On today’s show Shannon gives tips and tricks to achieve this goal without breaking the bank or driving yourself into exhaustion!  Who needs that?  Follow this steps to get to a happy learner!

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Autism Live 1.14.26: A Parent's Guide to Your Child's Rights show art Autism Live 1.14.26: A Parent's Guide to Your Child's Rights

Autism Live

Are you having IEP issues?  Being asked to move your child to a 504 Plan OR being told your child, who has a diagnosis of autism doesn’t qualify for an IEP because there is no educational need?  This is the show for you.  Join Shannon as she talks through some of the current issues happening in schools and how a parent can best support their child through the mess. 

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Autism Live 1.7.26: Anthony Vasquez show art Autism Live 1.7.26: Anthony Vasquez

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On today’s show Shannon welcomes Anthony Vaquez back to the show, to provide an update on his life, work, and musical experiences with Spec Labs.  The jargon of the day is Autism.

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Autism Live 12.17.25: Toy and Gift guide show art Autism Live 12.17.25: Toy and Gift guide

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In this episode, Shannon will guide through some of the award winning toys form this year's toy guides and their importance in your child's development. 

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On today’s show Shannon welcomes Matt Asner from The Ed Asner Family Center to discuss this year’s It’s a Wonderful Life table read.  This event will be held on December 14th and benefits the programs at TEAFC, including their renowned day program.  This year’s cast features Ben Stiller, Michael Shannon, Martin Short and several of the cast members of Love on the Spectrum.  Virtual tickets for the event can be purchased at https://teafc.org/events/wonderful-life/#stream-tickets-anchor Later in the show Shannon welcomes Lauren DeVillier, CEO of Exceptional Minds....

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Autism Live 12.3.25: Chelsea Darnell show art Autism Live 12.3.25: Chelsea Darnell

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On Today’s show Shannon welcomes Chelsea Darnell 2025 recipient of the Lending Your Voice Award to talk about Epic Players’ December 10th performance of “Once Upon a Cabaret” – A Disney Themed Celebration of Inclusion and Talent at Barnsdall Art Theatre, featuring the Epic Players and special guests Kristen Bell and Josh Gad.  To purchase tickets for the event visit https://givebutter.com/epiclacabaret. 

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Autism Live 11.19.25: Festival of Toys (Part 2) show art Autism Live 11.19.25: Festival of Toys (Part 2)

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Join us at 10 am as Shannon presents more award winning toys in this year's Festival of Toys!

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Autism Live 11.18.25: The Festival of Toys Part 1 show art Autism Live 11.18.25: The Festival of Toys Part 1

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Join Shannon as she shows off some of this year's award winning toys!

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Autism Live 11.5.25: Tips for a GFCF Thanksgiving show art Autism Live 11.5.25: Tips for a GFCF Thanksgiving

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Take a look at Shannon's tips for a gluten free and casing free Thanksgiving!

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Autism Live 10.29.25: Tips for Halloween Success! show art Autism Live 10.29.25: Tips for Halloween Success!

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Tune in today as Shannon gives last minute tips for Halloween success!

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On today’s show Shannon shares 10 Essential Things to Do when you have Teens on the Spectrum.  The teen years go fast, but they are a wonderful time to catch up, shore up, and set our teens up for success.  Supporting teens is especially specific depending on their needs and interests.