Episodes

  • Interview: Jasen Autism Sensory Environment

    Interview: Jasen Autism Sensory Environment
    Jun 24 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.
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    48 mins
  • Autism and Mental Health

    Autism and Mental Health
    May 28 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.
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    30 mins
  • Season 3 Trailer

    Season 3 Trailer
    Apr 29 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!
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    1 min
  • Follow The Money Part II

    Follow The Money Part II
    Sep 7 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.
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    30 mins
  • Interview with Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County

    Interview with Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County
    Jul 27 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.
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    46 mins
  • Interview with Quatiba Davis

    Interview with Quatiba Davis
    Jun 3 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).
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Wake Up Call About Autism

    Wake Up Call About Autism
    May 4 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.
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    19 mins
  • Interview with Early Steps / Easterseals Florida

    Interview with Early Steps / Easterseals Florida
    Apr 20 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.
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    53 mins