24 GIU 2024 · I sit down with the parents behind the Jasen Autism Sensory Environment, a sensory learning center in Palm Beach County for autistic and sensory need children and teens. We talk about what inspired the center, what they offer (and have coming up!), and what their journey with their teenage autistic son has taught them about autism, advocacy, and representation. 

28 MAG 2024 · The subject of mental health with regards to autism spectrum disorder is a relatively new subject, though it shouldn't be. Looking through the lens of both a provider and a former therapist, Angel examines why it is so difficult for autistic people to gain access to mental health care, why so few therapists have experience with autism, and what could possibly be done to allow more access.

29 APR 2024 · New name, new home, new season! SPARC Out is ready for season 3, and we are going beyond South Florida to talk to people from all over about autism. We hope you will join us!

7 SET 2023 · In this Mini SPARC episode, we follow up on a previous Mini SPARC, Follow the Money, to continue to discuss the trend of multiple private equity firms' effects on the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) community.

27 LUG 2023 · In this week's episode, we welcome Anna Stewart, Manager at Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County. Her background as a Crime Scene Investigator and a non fatal drowning survivor also has given her a unique perspective in her current line of work. We discussed the ABC's of water safety and the resources available the residents of Palm Beach County.

3 GIU 2023 · In this week’s episode, we welcome Quaitba Davis, The Corporate Director of ABA (Applied behavior analysis) Assessments and the Regional Director of diagnostics. We discuss understanding how culture factors into creating a treatment program, positive and negative punishment procedures, and what families should look for when selecting a BCBA(Behavior Analyst Certification Board).

4 MAG 2023 · In this mini SPARC episode, we discuss the updated Centers for Disease Control recent findings that 1 in 36 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The increase of the diagnosis of ASD should not be an alarm, but a wake up call that we cannot continue to ignore Autism.

20 APR 2023 · In this week's episode, we welcome Natalie Eno, Family Resource Specialist at Treasure Coast Early Steps/Easterseals Florida. Natalie is a mother of three daughters, the oldest diagnosed with autism. We discussed the resources she found that helped her better understand and care for her autistic daughter, making time for her other children, and the positive impact neurodivergent have on their neurotypical peers.

6 APR 2023 · In this week's episode, we welcome Tricia Williams, the Area Director of Best Buddies in Palm Beach. We discuss her journey as a mother of a neurodivergent child and as a provider, the fight for inclusivity, and the history of Best Buddies.Best Buddies International Website: https://www.bestbuddies.org/Best Buddies Florida Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestbuddiesfl/Best Buddies Palm Beach Instagram: https://instagram.com/bestbuddiespbBest Buddies International Instagram: https://instagram.com/bestbuddiesBest Buddies International Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestbuddies Best Buddies International YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bestbuddies

23 MAR 2023 · In this week's episode, we welcome Chandra McKinney- Clarke, MS and Jeffrey Lucas of FAU CARD (Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities). FAU CARD provides expert consulting, training, and support, at no charge, for all people across all race, ethnic, and gender groups, with autism and related disabilities, their families, employers, the professionals, and community and governmental agencies serving them.We discuss the impact that FAU CARD is having on the local community, educating parents of the signs of autism and related disabilities, and the stigma of autism within the Haitian community. Connect With FAU CARD:FAU CARD Website: (https://www.autism.fau.edu)FAU CARD Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/CARDatFAU/)FAU CARD Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/fau_card/?hl=en)FAU CARD Twitter: (https://twitter.com/card_at_fau)FAU CARD YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgiC57YaNHH_SwGcXN0d5Q)FAU CARD LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fau-card)