{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Autism Live: Alex Lin","description":"Alex Lin joins Shannon on today\u2019s show to talk about the 10 year anniversary of Autism Rocks and what is next. &amp;nbsp;Alex also shares his opinions on the current focus to find the cause of autism. The jargon of the day is Self Advocate! 00:00 Introduction &amp;amp; Autism Live Disclaimer 00:31 Welcome to Autism Live with Shannon Penrod 01:12 Celebrating 10 Years of Autism Rocks 02:18 Choosing Words: Identity, Language &amp;amp; Respect 03:18 Where to Watch &amp;amp; Listen to Autism Live 04:02 Podcasts, YouTube Channels &amp;amp; Ad-Free Options 05:29 Save the Date: All Goals Gala on Halloween 05:54 Jargon of the Day: What Is Self-Advocacy? 07:07 Who Gets to Speak About Autism? 09:22 Defining Self-Advocacy (Autistic Self-Advocacy Network) 11:14 Communication as a Civil Rights Issue 13:21 Supporting Communication for Non-Speakers 15:04 Introducing Alex Lynn 16:15 Alex Joins Live from Taiwan 17:48 The Origin Story of Autism Rocks 19:27 Grandmother\u2019s Influence &amp;amp; Finding Purpose 21:40 10th Anniversary of Autism Rocks 23:02 Expanding Autism Rocks Internationally 24:47 Autism Rocks Performers Over the Years 26:03 2026 Autism Rocks Lineup Preview 28:31 Role Models, Music &amp;amp; Representation 31:19 Alex\u2019s Podcast \u201cIssues at Hand\u201d 33:12 Podcast Topics &amp;amp; Autism Advocacy 35:46 Self-Advocacy vs Advocacy \u2013 Alex\u2019s Perspective 37:55 Parents Speaking for Autistic Children 40:14 Autism Culture &amp;amp; Language in Taiwan 41:58 Disability Rights &amp;amp; Workplace Accommodations 44:07 U.S. Disability Laws &amp;amp; Current Challenges 44:57 Autism, Politics &amp;amp; Public Perception 48:32 Trauma, Bullying &amp;amp; Mental Health 49:51 Why Acceptance Matters More Than a \u201cCure\u201d 51:18 Identity, Growth &amp;amp; Personal Evolution 53:01 Learning Self-Worth &amp;amp; Letting Go of Pleasing Others 56:07 Family Relationships &amp;amp; Independence 58:03 Managing Anxiety &amp;amp; Panic Attacks 59:33 Autism Rocks 2026 Event Details 01:00:47 Next Week on Autism Live&amp;nbsp; 01:02:05 Like, Subscribe &amp;amp; Final Sign-Off ","author_name":"Autism Live","author_url":"https:\/\/www.autismnetwork.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41195820\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41195820"}