Shannon PenrodShannon Penrod was a teacher, actress, and award-winning stand-up comedienne when her life took a sharp left. Her world changed forever when her son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2 1/2. Like many parents Shannon and her husband begana mission of helping their son reach his highest potential. Their son is now a successful college student, studying screenwriting! Shannon is committed to helping other families find their paths. Shannon is the President of The Autism Network, where she hosts the #1 rated Autism Podcast, "Autism Live." She also hosts "Ask Dr. Doreen" and serves as Executive Producer for "Stories from the Spectrum." Shannon frequently performs her award-winning comedy show, "The Autism Mamalogues," and enjoys speaking to parents and professionals around the world. Her greatest privilege and joy in life is being her son's mother. Read More Read Less