about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 this episode is part 2 of our autistic burnout series. dr. tay is joined by patrick casale, a neurodivergent therapist, podcaster, entrepreneur, and group practice owner, for a conversation about what autistic burnout can feel like . patrick shares his lived experience with burnout, the overlap between […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 this episode kicks off a three-part series on autistic burnout. dr. tay shares what she sees clinically when autistic kids are in burnout, why it can be so confusing for parents, and why traditional approaches to depression, behavior, or school refusal may not fully capture what is […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 if your child is melting down, resisting, avoiding, running, crashing, or seeming impossible to support, sensory may be part of the story. in this episode, dr. tay welcomes laura petix, occupational therapist and author of The Sensory Code, back to the podcast to talk about sensory regulation, […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 this episode is for the moms who feel like some weeks they can do it all… and other weeks everything feels harder. dr. tay shares a vulnerable, real-time reflection from the depths of her luteal phase and explains why cycle tracking can be such a powerful tool […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 what does it mean for a child to be twice exceptional, or 2e? in this episode, dr. tay is joined by dr. megan helmen, a pediatric neuropsychologist and founder of Developmental Discoveries, to talk about 2e profiles, giftedness, autism, and why these kids are so often misunderstood. […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 oday’s episode is a little different. on her birthday, dr. tay shares a more personal, behind-the-scenes reflection on life, work, mental health, medication, neurodiversity, intuition, advocacy, and what it means to show up as a full human while doing meaningful work. this episode is an honest look […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 your child’s teacher says they had a great day. they followed directions. they were kind. they were helpful. maybe the teacher even says they wish they had a whole classroom full of kids like yours. and then your child gets home… and completely falls apart. in this […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 this is one of the hardest questions for parents, especially during back-to-school season when routines are changing, anxiety may be higher, and your child’s capacity can shift quickly. in this episode, dr. tay shares a practical framework she uses often with clinical families: is this a little […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 back-to-school season can bring a lot of chaos: new routines, supply lists, schedules, classroom changes, and the mental shift from summer mode into school mode. but for parents of autistic kids, there is often another layer underneath all of that: fear. will the teacher understand your child? […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 summer can bring up a lot for families of autistic kids: disrupted routines, shifting expectations, more time together, camp logistics, screen time questions, recovery needs, and the constant pressure to figure out what your child needs right now. in this episode, dr. tay shares five reflective questions […]