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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. 

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. 

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.

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=AfmBOorjFrLqDlRa5rYW0ROMlK6f9CbRFzx888g7qDcxv3R_T-J5IuWJ  

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 is increasingly finding connections between the ARFID and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Listen to this podcast to learn more. 

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! 

This episode provides the real life experiences of bullying by two autistic self-advocates.

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.

In this session, hosts Michelle Zeman and Conrad Blaze give us their personal experience as self advocates dealing with masking.

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.

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 unable to communicate with those who will need information during such a time. This interview with Lauren's Hope will give you tons of valuable information on this subject. Get your Lauren's Hope jewelry here and help protect the lives of those you love: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=561791&u=4071577&m=51477&urllink=&afftrack=

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: Blog of the ASF      

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