Whether you have a young child who is nonverbal or with lots of skill deficits, a teen or adult who requires 24/7 care, or a young adult assimilating into neurotypical society with milestones you’d never thought you’d see… What matters is the happiness and safety of your child and yourself. Every single autism journey is going to look different. Every single child and adult is going to have different needs. Shannon, who has read my book, is the author of her own book, Autism Parent to Parent, Sanity Saving Advice for Every Parent with a Child on the Autism Spectrum, which she says is a great companion book to my books and courses, and I agree. While I go into the step by step, how-tos of early intervention, Autism Parent to Parent dives into the very real and important feelings of being a parent of a child with autism, and how to cope with them when you’re right in the middle of the hard stuff and even after.
Shannon hosts the Autism Live podcast and is involved in many other projects like Stories From The Spectrum. Between these and her book and other involvements, Shannon wants to be a support, source of knowledge, and beacon of hope for parents out there who don’t know what to do whether they’re waiting on a diagnosis or overwhelmed with a new one.
Shannon Penrod is the Host of Autism Live, currently the #1 rated Autism Podcast worldwide. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Shannon holds an MFA in Acting and was an award-winning stand-up comedienne before giving birth to her son Jem. When Jem was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 ½, Shannon devoted herself to helping her son learn to communicate and navigate the world. Now, Shannon is on a mission to help other caregivers find the path to help their children lead successful lives. Previously, Shannon hosted The Everyday Autism Miracles radio show, and she delights in performing her one-woman comedy show, The Autism Mamalogues. Her new book, Autism: Parent to Parent, Sanity Saving Advice for Every Parent with a Child on the Autism Spectrum, is available at all major booksellers. Shannon’s son is now 19 years old, a sophomore in college, on the Dean’s List and working a j-o-b!
You’ll Learn
Resources