Penelope Yates is no stranger to Autism. Her brother, Nick Yates was diagnosed with Autism and has subsequently recovered. Tune in to hear Penelope tell her side of the story as she accompanied her brother on his journey through Autism. This is a rare opportunity to hear what it's really like for an Autism sibling - the good, the bad and the ugly. Listen closely as Penelope offers real advice to parents about how they can help the siblings to cope. This is an emotional show about sibling love, fortitude and hope.

Why all the fuss about ABA Therapy for the treatment of Autism? Tune in as host Shannon Penrod tells about the treatment she refers to as "The Autism Miracle in My Living Room" This is a moving hour about what is possible in the world of Autism is really good ABA therapy is given in the right amount.

Merrick Williams for CARD makes a guest appearance to talk about Autism's newest tool SKILLS! BioMed Mom Joanne Allor also shares her experience with ABA Therapy.

Barrie Silberberg, author of The Autism and ADHD Diet, joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about the power of dietary intervention for all of our kids no matter where they are on the spectrum. Listen in as Barrie gives great advice about cleaning up your child's diet and "lifting the fog" that surrounds them. Get great advice on how to shop for healthy ingredients to make nutritious meals that your kids will eat. Need help sorting through the differences between GFCF, Feingold and other diets? Barrie can help you understand what your individual child needs and how to get started. This is a great show for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the idea of making dietary changes.

AIT is an amazing therapy that can help balance the brain's response to sound in order to help the patient be able to focus better, speak better, feel less anxiety and be more productive.

It is FDA approved and is beneficial to people in all walks of life. With individuals on the Autism spectrum it sometimes means the difference of being able to communicate.

 Listen to Kymberleigh Herwill-Levin discussed to beneifts of this treatment for kids with ASD.

The fifth is a 6 part series of what to do when your child is initially diagnosed with Autism, this episode details the many treatments available for Autism. HBot, Cranial Sacral, AIT, Teacch, Floortime, Sensory Intergration, OT, APE, Speech and many more therapies are outlined. BioMed Mom Joanne Allor joins host Shannon Penrod to shed light on these various treatments and interventions.

Cookbook author Phyllis Pacella shares secrets for allergen free cooking. Gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free, sugar-free doesn't have to be flavor-free! Intern Eric Goldin also stops by to practice a new character he hopes to try out on the Howard Stern show.

One half of the creative genius behind The Autspot, Greg Kolstov, joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about how Autism's first social network came into being and to tell parents, relatives and care givers how they can benefit from a free membership

Shannon takes a rare hour to talk about the ways in which the media and the entertainment community view Autism. In light of several news stories and movies that feature Autism, there is a lot to talk about. Shannon takes on the reviewers of Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud who voiced distaste for the "annoying quality" of the young boy in the film. Where do we go from here? How do we educate the public? How do we get to true tolerance and acceptance?

Need a beginning class on BioMeds for Autism without being overwhelmed? This is the show for you. Join host, Shannon Penrod and BioMed Mom, Joanne Allor as they talk about everything from what a Defeat Autism Now Doctor is to the benefits of giving your child Methyl B12 shots. This is episode three in a 6 part series on what to do when your child is first diagnosed with Autism.

Over 50 years ago, when Sheila Appleby Williams' brother was diagnosed with Autism, her parents were told to abandon hope. Arthur Appelby was 5 years old when he left his home. Sheila was only 2, she didn't even remember she had a brother. Her father forbid anyone to speak his name. Hear Sheila tell the story of how she discovered her lost brother and after 50 years she reunited with him.

Famed Author Christina Adams changed the Autism world with her book, A REAL BOY. Now Christina is back in the news sharing her experience of the healing powers of camel milk. Camel Milk has long been thought to have healing properties by many in the mid east, listen in as Christina shares the science behind those beliefs as well as the tremendous effects she has seen on her son. Don't miss her harrowing account of how she was able to import camel milk to the United States.

Award winning educator and author Carole Cliffe joins Everyday Autism Miracles to share some really fun and innovative ways to teach our kids the principles of good character. Through her website, www.characterbuildingconcepts.com, Carole offers parents a wide variety of inexpensive tools to make learning about character fun. Tune in as Carole shares inspirational ideas on how to instill these values in our children no matter where they are on the spectrum or off.

Cindi De Wet cured herself from Tourrette's Syndrome and in the process learned to help her son on his journey with Aspergers and strategies to help other children on the spectrum using Naturopathy.

Now she has formed the ASSIST for Autism foundation in order to help hundreds of childen and families that are affected by Autism.

Listen to her amazing tale, as well as hearing the Biomed Mom's shocking discovery about BPA on store reciepts! And how antiseptic hand gel can make it worse.

Host Shannon Penrod shares info on giving Jem his first Methyl B shot and how listeners can get a free trail of the amazing SKILLS program.

Dr. Sarita Freedman talks with Everyday Autism

Miracles about giving skills to children and

teenagers with Autism Spectrum disorders so

they can succeed in college. Tune in and listen

as she talks about self awareness skills, self

care and self advocacy as well as many other

important aspects of the college experience.

Interns Eric Goldin and Adam Jacome join the

show to talk about their experience of college

and the BioMed Mom talks about the benifits of

lemon water.

Guest host Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson interviews Dr. Andrew Wakefield about the circumstances surrounding the loss of his medical license in aftermath of his much debated study in which he suggested that the MMR vaccine may have some link to Autism. Listen in as Dr. Wakefield shares his side of the story and shares his hopes for the future of Autism treatment.

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders and Bryce Miler the mother of a child who has recovered from Autism discuss the award winning documentary RECOVERED: Journeys Through the Autism Spectrum and Back with host Shannon Penrod

Dr. Geoffrey Radoff joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about the Fall 2010 DAN Conference in Long Beach. Listen is as he talks about the DAN protocol, homeopathy, how to avoid spending unnecessary money on test, when to know if your child is ready to go off of B-12 shots and how to treat yeast. This is a rare opportunity to sit with a DAN practitioner for an hour. Intern Eric Goldin also offers his unique opinion of Sarah Palin's recent concern of explotation of people with disabilities - you won't want to miss it!

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Director of Research and Development for The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, the world's largest organization effectively treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, visits Everyday Autism Miracles to share new research on behavioral interventions for creating a safe, loving interaction between your child with Autism and a pet. This is an inspirational hour filled with cutting edge information on behavioral interventions that work, whether it is getting your child to pet the dog nicely or increase their working memory. This is a wonderful hour filled with information you can use to increase your enjoyment of your child and their ability to learn new skills and behaviors.

In this episode of Everyday Autism Miracles Shannon Pennrod discusses the upcoming proposed transition changes for criteria for the diagnosis of Autism from the DSM  IV TR to the DSM V, that came out in 2013, from a parent's perspective.

This episode was made at a time when proposals and comments for the DSM V where being submitted before being finalized in May 2013

Stress is one of the many issues that parents with children on the spectrum are forced to deal with. Marla Tabaka, a licensed EFT practioner talks three parents through EFT over the phone to demonstrate how easy it is to reduce stress. Ally LoPrete of This Little Parent Stayed Home and Bio Med Mom Joanne Allor also visit the show.

Special guest host Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson interviews Elaine Hall from the Miracle Project. Listen in as the ladies talk about adopting a child with Autism, and finding a new calling. Elaine shares the genesis of Autism: The Musical through the HBO documentary as well as the Seven Keys to Unlock Autism.

The Autism Reasearch Institute has created a group of Doctors and Practitioners whose goal is to share information and research in the quest to find effective biomedical treatment for Autism and disorders. This movement is better known as Defeat Autism Now. Dr. Eric Sletten is a Board Certified Family Physician, a DAN practioner and the father of a child recoverd from Autism. Listen to his passionate words about what parents can do to help their children on their journey thru Autism.

Tune in to hear how Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer turned her son's GFCF diet into a multi-sensory learning experience that ultimately became the cookbook entitled, The Kitchen Classroom. Hear how creating healthy meals with your child can not only feed them nutritionally but can also help our children to develop math, language, fine motor and social skills.

Nancy Pitchford from Heads Up Therapy joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about the benifits of horse therapy for children on the spectrum. Intern Eric Goldin talks about his views on politically incorrect speech, which causes Host Shannon Penrod to break into hives. BioMed Mom, Joanne Allor gives tips on eating organic foods on a budget.

Listen in as Bonnie Yates of the Bonnie Z. Yates Law Firm shares critical information about how to get the most out of your child's IEP. This show is filled with tips to help you be your most productive. Imagine feeling relaxed at your next IEP knowing that you are completely prepared and that you fully understand your rights as a parent. Bonnie is here to help us all feel empowered at these crucial meetings.

Jesse Saperstein, a young adult with an Asperger Syndrome diagnosis has decided to take on bullying. His intent...to wipe it out in the year 2012. His plan...free fall out of an airpline to call attention to the problem. In this episode of Everyday Autism Miracles Jesse Saperstein tells his own story of diagnosis at 14, the victim of cruel cyber bullying at 17, hiking from Georgia to Maine to raise money for pediatric AIDS, writing his book ATYPICAL and now free falling to end bullying. Listen in to this incredible hour of hope, honesty and humor.

On World Autism Awareness Day Shannon welcomes her husband, voice actor Jim Miller to the show to talk about the he said/she said of Autism. Listen in as they laugh and cry through the memories of their journey through Autism and discuss how they have managed to stay happily married.

You've heard people talk about recovery from Autism now you can hear what it sounds like. Joe Mohs was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. Listen as Joe tells Everyday Autism Miracles about the journey he and his parents took to recover him from Autism. For parents who want to know what is possible this is a truly inspirational hour. Joe and Shannon also share information on Skills an exciting new tool that is poised to change the face of Autism.

Ten years ago Karyn Seroussi's book Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Reseach & Recovery changed many parents outlook on treating their children's Autism. Now with Lisa Lewis (author of Special Diets for Special Kids) Seroussi has delivered the definitive manual for dietary interventions in a new book: The Encyclopedia of Dietary Intervention for the Treatment of Autism and Related Disorders. Listen to this hour with Karyn as she talks with Shannon about her journey through autism and the writing of these two pivotal books.

At some point in this journey through Autism we all need a little legal advice. Janeen Steel started Learning Rights to help parents who have a child with a disability be able to access legal help, learn what to do and potentially pass that knowledge on to others. Listen in as Janeen explains how parents can use this amazing resource to help their children get the right education.

On today's special edition of Everyday Autism Miracles Shannon chats with all of the interns who work on Everyday Autism Miracles. The interns are all participants of a program called TLC (Transition Learning Charter) which is specifically designed to help students with Asperger's Syndrome who are persuing a college degree. Listen in as these inspirational young adults talk about how Autism and Asperger's have affected their lives and how the have found there individual paths to success. Hear their unique perspectives on what it is like to be differently abled in a world that promotes similarty. This is a truly inspirational show made possible by a courageous group of students willing to tell their truths.

Monica Holloway, author of the critically acclaimed memoir Cowboy and Wills joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about her book, her son Will's progress and his touching journey through Autism.

This is a fun inspirational hour of honest mommy chat, covering everything from spouses to pets and including what to do when well meaning people say really insensitive and ignorant things. All with a sense of humor and dignity!

Join Shannon Penrod and Monica Holloway as they laugh their way through an hour of Everyday Autism Miracles.

Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Executive Director of Autism Care and Treatment Today! joins Shannon Penrod to share a message of empowerment for all parents of special needs children. Listen in as Nancy tells her story of getting up off the kitchen floor to help her own child and countless others.

Fresh from the Autism One Conference, Dr. Marshall Dickholtz visits Everyday Autism Miracles to discuss the benefits of NUCCA chiropractic on children with Autism. Dr. Dickholtz is best known for a study on the effect of NUCCA on high blood pressure patients, he lowered their blood pressure an average of 18 points! He has just finished a study on the effects of NUCCA on , children with Autism that has had trememdous results. Listen to one caller whose children participated in the study to hear about the miraculous chnages in her children. Listen in as Dr. Dickholtz talks about his new study on Cancer.

In this first episode of the Second Season of Everyday Autism Miracles host Shannon Penrod shares interviews from The Center for Autism and Related Disorders' 20th Anniversary Gala in Hollywood. Guest interviews include Macy Gray, Kyle Massey from Dancing With the Stars, Dr. Sears from "The Doctors", Rap star Won G and two college aged students who recovered from Autism and were featured in the film "Recovered". Biomed Mom, Joanne Allor offers advice on going to DAN Dr. appointment and how to get the most bang for your buck in treating yeast.

Kay Green from MyPreciousKid.com gives great advice about safety and safety products. This is a show that can not be missed. From door alarms, to car seats, to ID tags, Kay gives the 411 on the keeping our kids safe and introduces us to the newest gadgets available. How about the locator that can track 3 of your kids and your cell phone?!!! Or Kay's advice on how to track high functioning teenagers without them feeling like you are hovering!

In this edition of Everyday Autism Miracles, host Shannon Penrod and Biomed Mom Joanne Allor talk about how to be a positive force in your child's school. Learn about IEPs and all the acronyms you need to know to get through the IEP process successfully. If you have a child with Autism and need help navigating the transition to school this show will help you to know the ins and outs. Also learn the two most important secrets to a successful IEP.

Sensory Design and Color Expert Lauren Henry gives advice about creating rooms that are more productive for children on the Autism spectrum. Host Shannon Penrod and Biomed Mom Joanne Allor share tips on getting ready for Halloween and staying gluten free even with household and school art products.

We all know that Autism has a far reaching circle. Join Shannon Penrod as she sits down and shares the mic with her husband, her mother, her sister and her son, so the whole family can talk about what this journey through Autism has been from their vantage point. Intern Eric Goldin also returns to the program to talk about his adventures in college.

Merrick Williams and Joe Mohs from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders visit Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about SKILLS the new interactive computer program to help parents, teachers and care givers design tailored programs to help children acquire the skills they need to succeed. This fabulous program is based on 30 years of research, it tracks biomedical interventions, creates IEP reports and trains parents in the gold standard of Autism treatment

People talk about Recovery from Autism, but what is it really like when your child's diagnosis is reversed? Stephen Tako tells the story of his son's diagnosis, treatment and then the miraculous day when his child's diagnosis was reversed. It is an inspirational story you won't want to miss.

The second show in a 6 part series on what to do when your child is diagnosed with Autism, this show focuses on Dietary Intervention. Everything from going Organic, to the GFCF diet, Feingold Diet and Specific Carbohydrate Diet are covered. Ever wonder is dietary intervention could help your child? This is the show to listen to. Shannon Penrod and Joanne Allor give helpful hints and suggestions to clean up your child's diet without a fuss. Is your child a really finicky eater? Listen to recommendations about which diet to try for each child's preferences and how to start with simple substitutions to ease the transitions.

Bonnie Yates from the Bonnie Z. Yates Law Firm shares her journey through Autism with her son Nick who has recovered from Autism. She also shares important research that every Parent needs to know when advocating for their children with Autism. Bonnie also shares advice on empowering parents for positive IEP meetings!

Join Shannon and callers as they discuss the topic "Stupid Things People Have Said To Me About Autism" this show takes an emotional turn when three young men with ASD call in to tell their stories. A truly inspirational show.

Autism Mom Moira Giametteo talks candidly about how to keep your marriage strong when you have children on the spectrum. She also shares important info on TACA (Talk About Curing Autism)one of the best resources for parents of children with Autism

Filmmaker Suzanne Oshinsky visits Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about the ongoing documentary, The A Word, which follows a boy with Autism from diagnosis through ABA therapy. This weekly series shows the struggles and triumphs as Jack Riley and his family experience the realities of progress on the Autism spectrum. Listen in as the filmmaker shares insights into the behind the scenes world of the film and how it has changed her life.

Tiffani Lawton from Our Journey Thru Autism.com shares her son Eamon's story of recovery from PDDnos WITHOUT Intensive ABA, the DAN Protocol, or a strict GFCF diet. Listen to the practical approach this nurse/mom took, including home schooling and how her journey became an informational website for parents all over the world. Check out the array of experts blogging on OurJourneyThruAutism.com

After this show taped Tiffani asked to make one correction: "The dosage for the vitamin C that I give Eamon is between 125 mg and 250 mg, not 250-500 mg. Also, included in the combo supplement is Zinc. I use Rhino Chewy C plus zinc and echinacea by Nutrition Now."

This show is full of ideas for wonderful,appropriate toys for children on the Autism Spectrum. Toy Expert Bob Friedland from Toys 'R Us shares top toy ideas from their Differently Abled Toy Guide including how to search for a toy to build a specific skill. Sara Larson from Playability toys shares great ideas on finding unique award winning toys that are fun and build skills and Kathy Lorkovic from Fat Brain Toys shares a slew of ideas for great toys and stocking stuffers that are sure to be loved by kids on the Spectrum. Hear great ideas from Parents about their favorite toys and info about how to register to win an iPad for your child on the Spectrum from the HollyRod Foundation. Get coupon codes for savings from toys on www.playabilitytoys.com and www.fatbraintoys.com

Tune in as Shannon talks to the filmmakers of Not Forgotten: The Untold Story of Autism in Ukraine, a documentary about the real families battling ignorance and lack of Autism services half way around the world. Find out how you can make a difference in their lives with a click of a button. It's free!

Karen Delaney of Oswego New York's Autism Task Force joins as this week's special Co-Host. This show is jam packed with resources for families in the Upstate New York area but also provides inspiration as we talk to Moms who have banded together to enrich the lives of all the local children living on the spectrum. Listen in as local moms and advocates share important information for all parents of children on the spectrum no matter where you live!

It's important to stay hopeful and inspired on your journey through Autism. On this special edition of Everyday Autism Miracles we listen to the words of parents around the world who share their latest "brag" about the miracles that are happening in their homes. Get a hanky, because this one is a tear jearker and climb aboard the hope express!

This show is dedicated to fighting yeast. BioMed Mom Joanne Allor and Defeat Autism Now practitioner Dr. Geoffrey Radoff join the program to give tips suggestions and insight into how to get the yeast under control. It's a tough battle but it's one worth winning. Host Shannon Penrod shares her battle with her son's yeast and what has worked. If yeast is your issue, this is your show!