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Autism Live

Shannon Penrod

Booking Overview

This autism-focused interview and advice show combines host-led guidance for families with recurring external guests, including autism advocates, disability-services leaders, caregiver-support executives, and inclusive-employment experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch knowledgeable professionals with direct experience in autism advocacy, special-needs services, caregiver support, education, or employment inclusion; booking difficulty is likely low to medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 2897

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 53.1k subscribers

Instagram: 2.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

autismlive@gmail.com

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Host

Shannon Penrod - Autism advocate, parent educator, and host focused on providing practical information and support to autistic individuals, families, and caregivers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Autism advocates, disability-services executives, caregiver-support professionals, nonprofit leaders, educators, and experts with direct experience serving autistic individuals and their families.
Required Achievements:  
Leading an autism, disability, or caregiver-support organization, Developing services or programs for special-needs families, Advocating for improved healthcare, education, employment, or community inclusion

Recent Guest Discussions

Diane Strand - Career Pathways For Marginalized Groups And Adults With Special Needs; Collaboration Between For-profit Companies And Nonprofits; Employment Inclusion.

Sarah Crawford - Respite Care, Caregiver Burnout, Disability Services, Healthcare Barriers, Medicaid, Waitlists, And Support Networks For Families.

Recent Topics

Autism, Special Education, Caregiving, Parenting, Advocacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Autism Live
:

Autism Live: Trishta Villalta

October 07, 2026

Friendship. Community. Connection. Romance. How can neurodivergent adults build meaningful friendships and relationships without the pressure to fit into traditional social expectations? This week on Autism Live, Shannon Penrod talks with Trishta Villati, BCBA and founder of Capable Hearts, a specialized platform creating sensory-friendly, low-pressure spaces for neurodivergent adults to connect, build friendships, find community, and explore relationships.   Jargon of the Day: Perspective Ta...

Autism Live: Choosing Your Battles

September 30, 2026

When EVERYTHING becomes a battle… what do you do? Getting dressed. Brushing teeth. Turning off the tablet. Leaving the house. Eating dinner. Going to bed. Sometimes it feels like you're spending your entire day saying, "Come on!" "No!" "You have to!" But does every challenge need to become a battle? On this week's Parent to Parent, Shannon Penrod talks about how to pick your battles—how to decide what really needs to be addressed, what can wait, and how we can teach important skills without t...

Autism Live: Lorri Unumb

September 23, 2026

Back to School? Don't Do It Alone! On Wednesday's Autism Live, Shannon is  joined by Lorri Unumb, one of the most respected and widely admired parent voices in the autism community. We're talking about back-to-school resources, what families can find at TheSpectrum.org, and the work of CASP to support autistic individuals and their families. As a parent and longtime advocate, Lorri brings a unique perspective to the questions families are asking right now: Where can I find reliable informatio...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Autism Live
:

How do I get in touch with Autism Live?

Autism Live is hosted by Shannon Penrod. Its publicly listed email is autismlive@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Autism Live?

The publicly listed email for Autism Live: autismlive@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Autism Live have?

Podseeker estimates Autism Live reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Autism Live?

Autism Live typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Autism advocates, disability-services executives, caregiver-support professionals, nonprofit leaders, educators, and experts with direct experience serving autistic individuals and their families. Common among recent guests: Leading an autism, disability, or caregiver-support organization; Developing services or programs for special-needs families; Advocating for improved healthcare, education, employment, or community inclusion. Recent guests include Diane Strand and Sarah Crawford.

How hard is it to get booked on Autism Live?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Autism Live cover?

Recent episodes cover Autism, Special Education, Caregiving, Parenting, and Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

autismlive@gmail.com

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