Autism Miracles Find a Home on Toginet Radio

Everyday Autism Miracles, a talk radio show focused on information and inspiration for parents with children on the Autism spectrum debuts on Toginet Radio
By: Shannon Penrod
 
Feb. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- When Shannon Penrod’s son was diagnosed with Autism in January of 2006 she made a pledge to herself.  First, she would do everything that she could for her son, and then she would find a way to help as many children and families who had received the same diagnosis.  Says Penrod, “I remember thinking on that first day that if we had to go on this journey we were going to make it count for something.  I didn’t choose Autism as my life’s cause, but it sure chose me.”

Fours years later, Shannon Penrod’s son is miraculously working towards recovery from Autism.  “We are so fortunate,” says Penrod, “I knew it was time to give back, I just wasn’t sure how.”  Then Penrod got a phone call that would change everything.    “Stacey Kannenburg from the HER INSTINCT division of Toginet Radio called me. A friend had recommended me to her, and she asked me to tell her in three minutes or less why she should give me a radio show. I don’t even remember what I said, something about wanting to put a positive light on Autism, and the next thing I knew I had a radio show!”

Everyday Autism Miracles is the radio show that was born from that first phone call.  “We always talk about the everyday miracles that happen in our house. Other people may take it for granted when their child speaks and asks questions, but in our house we celebrate those moments for the true miracles they are.  I decided I wanted to create a format in which people could talk about the miracles that are happening in the field of Autism.”  

The show is designed to be informational and inspirational to parents dealing with a diagnosis.  “There are lots of Autism seminars and conferences to go to, but unfortunately the vast majority of the people who are really craving the information delivered at those conferences can’t attend.”  Claims Penrod, “When you have a child with Autism you can’t just take off for a weekend or even a day and pay hundreds of dollars to hear experts talk about the latest research.  You want to, but it means cancelling therapy, getting qualified child care, which is expensive, and paying an entrance fee that might mean breaking an already stressed budget.”  Everyday Autism Miracles brings the information and knowledge of top experts in the field of Autism right to parent’s homes via the internet. And it’s all for free!  “The greatest thing about internet radio is its flexibility.  Every week the show is broadcast live for people who want to call in with questions, but there is also a podcast that people can listen to at their leisure.  They can either download the show from Toginet’s website or they can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.  I had a mom tell me the other day that she downloaded the podcast and was able to listen to it while she was exercising!  She was so thrilled that she could multi-task while getting great information.”

As for guests, Everyday Autism Miracles’ lineup is impressive.  The first week boasted Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, a frequent and respected presenter at Autism Conferences and the founder of CARD, The Center for Autism and Related Disorders.  The second week offered Los Angeles’ top special education lawyer, Bonnie Yates of the Bonnie Z. Yates Law Firm, talking about crucial information to empower parents in IEP meetings.  Upcoming guests include DAN (Defeat Autism Now) Doctors, Dietary Intervention Experts, Biomedical Experts, an AIT expert and perhaps most important, experts on finding funding for Autism treatments.

Everyday Autism Miracles broadcasts live every Friday at 2pm Eastern Time, 11am Pacific Time on Toginet Radio which can be accessed at www.toginet.com. Podcasts of the show can be downloaded at www.toginet.com/shows/everydayautismmiracles or you can subscribe on iTunes by searching for Everyday Autism Miracles.  For more information on Shannon Penrod or Everyday Autism Miracles, visit www.shannonpenrod.com

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Everyday Autism Miracles is Autism Talk Radio that focuses on information and inspiration. Experts and parents talk with host Shannon Penrod about what helps children on the spectrum thrive. www.toginet.com/shows/everydayautismmiracles
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