ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Dr. Daniella Boyd discuss: Daniella’s personal and parental journey in navigating neurodivergence An explanation of DIRFloortime, including engagement in play and relationship-based activities. Supporting BIPOC neurodivergent children and the adaptability of Floortime to meet culture-specific needs RESOURCES ⚡️ connect with Dr. Daniella Boyd through […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Dr. Sarah Wayland discuss: her journey and insights into using relationship-based dynamic intelligence (RDI) to enhance family bonds and your autistic child’s growth the role of co-regulation and autonomy in parenting your autistic child practical advice for parents on integrating RDI principles into daily […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay, Jessica Hanzo, and Lisa Baskin Wright discuss: navigating the IEP process working with your child’s school to have a shared understanding of PDA (pathological demand avoidance), a theorized profile of autism proposing appropriate accommodations and support strategies for PDA learners RESOURCES ⚡️ keep learning and […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay discusses the highly requested topic of how autism often presents in females, particularly those with low support needs. This episode would still be an informative listen if you have a son who presents with high masking autism, as the more nuanced traits are discussed. RESOURCES […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Amanda Diekman discuss: what a low demand lifestyle is the three layers of a demand how to find joy in this parenting journey RESOURCES ⚡️ connect with Amanda Diekman Instagram @lowdemandamanda  Facebook @lowdemandamanda www.amandadiekman.com Get the book ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Steph Curtis discuss: the nuances of raising a child with pathological demand avoidance (PDA), emphasizing early detection, adapting parenting techniques, and understanding unique needs. the journey to find the right educational setting for a child with PDA, dealing with societal pressures, and the critical […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a pediatric sleep medicine physician, discuss: what sleep medicine is and how a sleep medicine physician can help the three buckets of sleep issues – medical, behavioral, and 24-hour factors education about medications that impact sleep RESOURCES ⚡️ connect with Funke […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay provides an introduction to PDA (pathological demand avoidance, also known as persistent or pervasive drive for autonomy). In this episode, we discuss: what PDA is as a theorized profile of autism varying perspectives about PDA co-occurring conditions and their overlap with PDA support strategies and […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Amber Arrington discuss: the emotional and practical journey of receiving and embracing 3 autism diagnoses, reflecting on the changes in understanding and approaches over time the significance of community, self-education, and tailored support in navigating the autism parenting experience the evolving conversation around autism […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay, Chris Wenger, and Jessie Ginsburg discuss: the impact of embracing neurodiversity in speech therapy, focusing on intrinsic motivation and sensory integration challenges and solutions for implementing sensory-friendly practices in therapy and educational settings advice for parents on advocating for neuroaffirming approaches and navigating school systems […]