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SPARC Out

SPARC Out

By: Angel Wilson
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 SPARC Out is a safe haven in the podcast world to talk about all things autism. By sharing news, stories, and viewpoints from autistic individuals, family members, and professionals alike, we explore the autism experience and look to increase autism awareness and acceptance across backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. We are especially focused on empowering minority communities to better understand and advocate for and with their autistic loved ones. We don't do time out...we do SPARC Out!Angel Wilson Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Talking With A Supportive HomeSafe: Preventing, Protecting, and Preparing

    Talking With A Supportive HomeSafe: Preventing, Protecting, and Preparing
    Aug 15 2025
    It can be tough to find organizations that are able to support families from pregnancy through adulthood, but HomeSafe is one of those organizations.
    Today, we talk with Fernanda Martinez Gonzalez, an Outreach Educator with HomeSafe. We went over the various programs the nonprofit offers, the outreach it does (through staff like Fernanda) in all areas of Palm Beach County, and how collaboration between agencies leads to positive outcomes for families and organizations alike.
    If you are in Palm Beach County and need assistance (or know a family that needs assistance) regarding situations such as: pregnancy to early intervention; recently turned 18 and aged out of foster care; you're looking for a safe place from DV, or are simply looking for family resources, HomeSafe can be reached at this number: 561-383-9871.
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    33 mins
  • Water Safety & Autism: Lifesaving Lessons with Anna Stewart

    Water Safety & Autism: Lifesaving Lessons with Anna Stewart
    May 23 2025
    Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for autistic children—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I sit down with Anna Stewart from the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County to talk about water safety strategies that save lives. We discuss how families can access swimming lesson vouchers, the importance of teaching both children and adults how to swim, and what caregivers need to know about safety at pools, beaches, lakes, and canals. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or community member, this episode offers practical, potentially life-saving tips to keep autistic children safe around water.
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    44 mins
  • The United States of Autism: An Epidemic of Fear

    The United States of Autism: An Epidemic of Fear
    Apr 21 2025
    In light of recent events that have shaken the autism and autistic communities, along with an onslaught of false information regarding autism, I decided to record this episode. I had no outline, no real plan, only real emotions, thoughts, and data. There is no music, and the only editing I did was to cut out pauses and redundant words (stutters, repeats, etc.). I wanted this episode to be raw and honest.
    The past two weeks have been a brutal wake up call for anyone thinking that maybe, just maybe, progress was being made in autism awareness and acceptance. I myself am included in this. We do not have time to rant and rage, however. We must work to counter the one emotion that is at the heart of not just this enhanced campaign against neurodivergence and autism, but in every campaign against everyone seen as the "other."

    Fear.
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    29 mins
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