Penrod, Shannon: - Shannon 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 began a 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.