about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 autism does not look one way. in this episode, dr. tay walks through several common autism profiles she sees in clinical practice, including more nuanced and high-masking presentations that are often missed, misunderstood, or explained away as anxiety, behavior, personality, or “just being sensitive.” through six composite […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the next evolution of dr. tay’s work. she shares why she is pivoting parts of her business — not because she is stepping away from the work, but because she is leaning more deeply into the parts of the work […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 if you’ve ever found yourself researching, planning, making lists… but still feeling stuck, this episode is for you. whether it’s making changes to screen time, starting therapy, sending the email you’ve been avoiding, or finally taking the first step toward a recommendation, the hardest part of behavior […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 if summer has already felt harder than you expected, you’re not alone. many parents assume the solution is more structure, a better schedule, or keeping their child busier. but what if the real challenge isn’t the schedule at all? in this episode, dr. tay explores why summer […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 this episode is a little different… but if you’re parenting an autistic child, it may be one of the more important conversations we can have. your health is part of the foundation that supports your family, and that includes your hormonal health. using her own health journey […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 your child is in therapy. you trust the therapist. you’re showing up consistently. you’re investing time, energy, and money. so why does it feel like nothing is changing at home? in this episode, dr. tay discusses one of the most common frustrations families experience: seeing progress in […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 it’s pride month, and if you’re parenting an autistic child, this conversation matters. whether your child has expressed anything about their identity or not, understanding the overlap between autism and LGBTQIA+ identities is important. it’s about creating a home where your child knows they can come to […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 communication is not only about spoken words. and for many autistic individuals, especially non-speaking or minimally speaking individuals, the challenge is not a lack of thoughts, understanding, or desire to communicate. it may be that their body does not reliably do what their brain wants it to […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 traveling with an autistic child can feel overwhelming to even imagine. what if they struggle with the routine change? what if the flight is hard? what if the unpredictability feels too overwhelming for everyone? in this episode, dr. tay reflects on her recent european trip and her […]

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 one reason autism can be missed in children is the belief that kids “can’t mask.” but they absolutely can. in this episode, dr. tay breaks down what masking can look like in autistic children, including why a child may seem “fine” at school but completely fall apart […]