Autism Society of Florida
REACH
REACH - Resources, Education, Advice, Compassion & Hope. REACH is a podcast of the Autism Society of Florida as it endeavors to reach out to families and people with autism. In this program, we discuss a broad swath of topics that are certain to make your journey a little bit easier, and a lot more meaningful.
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15 déc. 2025
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62. Navigating the Craziness of Life 15.10.2025 25:40
EVERYONE needs a little help when it comes to navigating the stressors of the world. Now, more than ever, people need to understand what makes them tick, chill, and deal with the world that oftentimes seems as though it's in a moment of chaos. In this episode, we talk about ways that you can stay sane in a world that seems to be running upside down.
61. Surviving College Living 17.09.2025 19:20
This is Part 2 in our College Living series. Surviving college living (in addition to all of the coursework) is a massive challenge for many young adults. For adults with autism, the social nuances can bring on an additional layer that can prove to be quite cumbersome. In this episode, we talk about the steps you can take to survive this brand new world of adulthood.
60. College Living Preparation 15.08.2025 27:08
Living in a dorm is one of the most challenging parts about attending college. Listen to this episode for tips on how to have a seamless transition into college living and how to adjust to some pretty big changes.
57. Recognizing Drowning Prevention Month 16.05.2025 29:32
May is Drowning Prevention Water Safety Month. Children with autism are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than typically developing children. Check out these resources to stay ahead of a potential tragedy. https://www.autismfl.org/drowning-prevention https://ndpa.org/ https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety.html?srsltid=AfmBOorj...
51. Living with Food Challenges 15.11.2024 24:38
For many people with autism, food sensitivites and sensory challenges tend to contribute to aversions when it comes to eating certain types of foods. Some struggle with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), which is an eating disorder that involves extreme picky eating caused by sensory sensitivities or food-based fears. In some cases, this can lead to severe malnutrition. Research i...
50. Employment Challenges for Those with Autism 15.10.2024 28:35
As crazy as it seems for 2024, we are still faced with an 85+% un and underemployment rate for those with autism - many of who would LOVE to have a job! In this episode, we talk about what some of the challenges are and what steps you can take to traverse the interview process and do what we'd all like to do - start making some money!
49. Bullying Significance in Autism 15.09.2024 20:35
This episode provides the real life experiences of bullying by two autistic self-advocates.
48. Offering Perspectives of Females on the Autism Spectrum 15.08.2024 21:32
Females with autism often go unidentified until adulthood, which sets them up for a childhood riddled with anxiety brought on by masking and bullying. In this episode, hosts Michelle Zeman and Conrad Blaze share a candid conversation about some of those challenges and offer some tips to assist families as they seek to support their daughters, nieces, granddaughters and female loved ones.
47. Masking in Autism 15.07.2024 29:36
In this session, hosts Michelle Zeman and Conrad Blaze give us their personal experience as self advocates dealing with masking.
46. Why Autism Acceptance 29.04.2024 18:11
In this episode, we hear from self-advocate, Conrad Blaze as he shares the difference between awareness and acceptance, and why acceptance is so much more meaningful.
45. Introduction to Lauren's Hope 27.03.2024 45:02
Having medical information that's easily accessible to first responders is SO IMPORTANT to those with autism, as well as other medication conditions like epilepsy - which is found in more than 35% of those with autism. Equally important is for Mom or Dad to have medical jewelry on their own body, in case they become incapacitated during an accident with their child in the back seat, who may be una...
44. How Labels Have Changed 03.01.2024 9:58
Labels might be something that's meant for shirts, or even jars, but unfortunately they're also a pathway to accessing services. Maybe one day that will change, but for now, it's what we have. That's why it's important to know and understand what they are and why they have changed over the last ten years. Access No Limits Global here - NOT TO BE MISSED :) - No Limits Global Access our blog here: B...
43. How to Make Caregiver Friendly Workplaces 27.12.2023 9:55
We count on our workplaces to give us support. This episode explains what makes a workplace a supportive atmosphere for parents of kids with autism. No Limits Global here Blog here
42. How to Be a Friend to Someone with Autism 20.12.2023 12:33
To get a friend you have to be a friend. In this episode we talk about ways to become friends with a person with autism. No Limits Global access here Blog access here
41. Improving Your Well-Being 13.12.2023 17:17
You can't take care of someone else if you're not taking care of yourself. In this episode, we talk about some ways that you can ensure that you're remembering the person who's holding things together - YOU! Grab No Limits Global Right here This info can be found on our blog at: Autism Blog
40. Struggles of Caregivers 06.12.2023 19:40
Are you a caregiver? It's hard, isn't it? If we want to be around to help our kids and other loved ones, we MUST take care of ourselves! This episode focuses on the caregiver and why it's so important to not forget about YOU.
39. Quick Word About CPR 29.11.2023 8:06
The #1 cause of death of children with autism is drowning. In fact, it happens 160 times more for these kids than it does for typically developing children. It's vitally important that parents know about CPR.
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