<p>SPARC UP is back! In this episode, our host Angel Wilson provides insight into the shift of focus for season two of SPARC UP! There is a vast disparity in the research and awareness of autism in the black community, which will be explored in season two.</p>

SPARC UP is back! In this episode, our host Angel Wilson provides insight into the shift of focus for season two of SPARC UP! There is a vast disparity in the research and awareness of autism in the black community, which will be explored in season two.

A New Perspective: A Focus on Autism in the Black Community

The idea for SPARC Up grew from a steady increase of voices in the minority community wishing for more information and acceptance of autistic children. This increase came to include professionals in the childcare, education, and mental health communities as well.  By increasing community knowledge of autism in general, more services and interventions will be welcomed in institutions such as education, there will be less community stigma aimed at autistic families, and more advocates will be created to help bridge gaps between resources and those affected by autism.

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The idea for SPARC Up grew from a steady increase of voices in the minority community wishing for more information and acceptance of autistic children. This increase came to include professionals in the childcare, education, and mental health communities as well. By increasing community knowledge of autism in general, more services and interventions will be welcomed in institutions such as education, there will be less community stigma aimed at autistic families, and more advocates will be created to help bridge gaps between resources and those affected by autism.

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A New Perspective: A Focus on Autism in the Black Community

A New Perspective: A Focus on Autism in the Black Community