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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ Dr. Tay is joined by Dr. Marie Hooper, a clinical psychologist from Toronto, Canada. They dive into the nuances of autism diagnosis, discussing why autism is often misdiagnosed and the importance of differential diagnosis. Dr. Marie shares her personal journey of being diagnosed as autistic at 43 […]

179 | navigating autism misdiagnosis with Dr. Marie Hooper

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ In this candid and vulnerable episode, Dr. Tay dives deep into the theme of identity, sharing personal insights and challenges from her own journey. She discusses the importance of showing up as one’s true, authentic self, especially for parents navigating life with autism. Dr. Tay touches on […]

178 | peeling back the layers: identity and self-discovery

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ Dr. Tay welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Stacy Greeter to discuss the complexities of explaining medication to autistic children. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a neurodiversity-affirming approach, focusing on informed consent, and fostering a healthy relationship with medication. Dr. Greeter shares personal experiences and tips on building trust, […]

177 | navigating medication conversations with your autistic child: insights from Dr. Stacy Greeter

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ In this episode, Dr. Tay dives into the concept of inner authority from human design and its significance in enhancing parental advocacy and personal growth. Joined by Rosy Crescitelli, a human design specialist and multisensory reading expert, they explore various types of inner authorities such as sacral, […]

176 | understanding your inner authority: insights from human design with Rosy Crescitelli

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ Dr. Tay emphasizes the importance of asking questions as a tool for progress, especially for parents navigating the challenges of raising an autistic child. She discusses her own journey to launch a membership for parents seeking support, inspired by a serendipitous experience with a community she belongs […]

175 | how questions propel progress (and an exciting announcement!)

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In this episode, Dr. Tay is joined by guest Amanda Moses, a neurodivergent psychologist from Australia, who specializes in autism identification in those with complex and highly masked presentations. They discuss the differences in how autism presents in females versus males, the concept of masking, and the unique social challenges that often lead to delayed […]

174 | masking, delayed diagnosis, and autism identification in females with Amanda Moses

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ Dr. Tay shares personal experiences and insights about making significant life changes. She discusses the challenges and importance of trusting one’s instincts, especially when overthinking sets in. Dr. Tay recounts a personal story involving a car accident and fire ants, which led her to a profound realization […]

173 | overthinking, fire ants, and big decisions

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ In this episode, Dr. Tay chats with Jessie Mewshaw, a speech language pathologist, to discuss the often overlooked topic of medium and high support needs in autism. They dive into why this conversation is vital, sharing personal experiences and professional insights. Jessie discusses her unique journey into […]

172 | shining light on high support needs with Jessie Mewshaw, MS, CCC-SLP

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ In this episode, Dr. Tay addresses the current uncertainties of the autism space and how it applies to clinical practice, her personal business, and your parenting journey. She provides an honest reflection on the challenges of navigating unknowns, both personally and within the context of autism care. […]

171 | embracing uncertainty in this season: personal reflections and parenting applications

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) πŸ‘‡ Think of this episode like sitting down with Dr. Tay to chat about a variety of topics, while she is getting ready for morning sessions. She shares her struggles with neck pain and ties it to stress and shame while discussing the application to your parenting journey. […]

170 | let’s chat shame, language, and autism research