EVOLVE with Dr. Tay: the podcast for parents of autistic kids

in this mini episode, Dr. Tay discusses lessons learned from her dating experience the importance of vulnerability and growth RESOURCES ⚡️ No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz ⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism ⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >> Instagram @the.dr....

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP discuss: understanding tantrums vs meltdowns child communication and coping strategies importance of parent regulation during meltdowns RESOURCES ⚡️ connect with Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP. she is a parent coach and founder of Orchid Kids. Instagram @speechkidsdc LinkedIn @gabriele-nicolet Facebook @ gabri...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay discusses: emphasizing flexibility in parenting autistic children, adapting to their unique needs. encouraging parents to accept uncertainties and learn alongside their child. understanding and embracing neurodivergent perspectives over conventional expectations. RESOURCES ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and curr...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Katherine L'Etang of @theneurodiversitymom discuss: The journey of self-realization as an autistic woman and navigating life with autistic children. Learning about neurodiversity and how to become an advocate. Insights into PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), a profile of autism, and adopting a neuroaffirming low demand lifestyle. RESOURC...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Dr. Arielle Rubin, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, discuss: the field of psychiatry and its role in diagnosing autism and co-occurring conditions treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD in the context of autism different options and considerations when it comes to medication RESOURCES ⚡️⚡️Connect with Dr. Arielle Rubi...

93 | navigating your relationship: parenting and neurodivergence with Pasha Marlowe, MFT ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Pasha Marlowe, marriage and family therapist / neurodiversity coach, discuss: challenges in family relationships when children or partners are neurodivergent the role of communication and balancing individual needs in neurodivergent families insights o...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay discusses: the concept of getting “delulu” in the context of autism parenting believing in your autistic child's communication and developmental potential through various methods the transformative effect of applying 'getting delulu' to personal growth and aspirations RESOURCES ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and anti-hustle coach + autism parent Marisa Hohaia discuss: her family's autism journey, the impact of her son's diagnosis on her work, and her philosophy of living that helps them navigate through their life the importance of enjoying the present moment and letting go of expectations in the autism journey, emphasizing how not getting caught...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 in this episode, Dr. Tay discusses reflecting on 2023 and prepping for 2024. she emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, setting realistic and progressive goals, and taking inventory of strengths and support needs for oneself and your autistic child. she talks about her own personal journey, shares the most popular episodes of her podcast for th...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 in a candid, impromptu episode of her podcast, I address a social media video that portrays being a sibling of a neurodivergent child as unfair. while I acknowledge the challenges of parenting autistic children, I offer a different perspective based on my personal experience as a sibling and my professional insight. I discuss the importance of seeing...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay hosts an in-depth discussion with Kelli Fetter, an occupational therapist and certified handwriting specialist. they explore the common challenges autistic children encounter with handwriting, relating to fine motor difficulties and learning disabilities. Kelli provides valuable insights on the integral connection between handwriting and overa...

in this mini episode, I discuss my journey of unexpectedly navigating my dog Charlotte's cancer diagnosis, paralleling it with lessons for an autism parenting journey. I discuss the importance of 'living in the present moment' by constantly grounding oneself in available data and of accepting and acknowledging emotions instead of suppressing them. I share my personal experience dealing with antici...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay hosts Dr. Phil Boucher, a pediatrician working within the direct primary care model. they discuss autism, including advocating for your child and support needs like sleep and additional testing. Dr. Boucher explains the challenges of traditional healthcare and his transition to the direct primary care model, allowing him more time to deliver q...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay hosts Autistic autism researcher Chelsea Verrette, who provides her insights on the current state of autism research. we discuss the importance of language in discussions about neurodivergence and the gaps in the existing literature. the conversation centers on shifting from a deficit-based model to incorporating the neurodiversity framework i...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 in this episode, Dr. Tay is joined by Jamie Lin Brown, an autism mama, to discuss the importance of building a strong community for parents of autistic children. the conversation focuses on the need to view the child holistically, integrating physical, mental, and emotional aspects of their growth. Jamie shares her own experiences and suggests how par...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 in this episode, Dr. Tay talks about helpful tips and strategies for autism families navigating the holiday season. we discuss the importance of preparing for potential disruptions to routines, setting realistic expectations, giving choices, and setting boundaries. Dr. Tay addresses several elements including helping your child anticipate upcoming eve...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay hosts mother-son duo, Dr. Myava Clark and Chris Clark, to discuss their experiences and advocacy for navigating educational support systems for children with learning differences. Dr. Clark shares her early advocacy efforts for Chris who experienced developmental delays and learning differences. Chris talks about his realization of learning di...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 in this episode, Dr. Tay discusses swim and water safety for autistic children with Kira La Forgia, the COO of Floatie's Swim School and founder of The Paradigmm HR. they discuss the importance of swim lessons and creating a safe environment around water. Kira shares tips for parents on building awareness for themselves and their children regarding wa...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 in this episode, Dr. Tay discusses the importance of stillness and how it can benefit parents navigating the autism parenting journey. she shares her personal experience with breathwork and therapy, highlighting the power of slowing down and regulating the nervous system. Dr. Tay emphasizes the need for parents to create moments of stillness to refill...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay welcomes Chris Bonnello, an autistic advocate, author, and a Rubik's cube master, to the podcast. Chris shares his journey from the classroom to advocacy, highlighting the importance of promoting neurodivergence. he talks about his late autism diagnosis at 24 and how this led him to a journey of self-acceptance. the discussion also covers the...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay welcomes Dr. Nicole Michaeli, a pediatric psychologist specializing in comprehensive evaluations, to the podcast. we discuss the twice-exceptional (2E) profile of children who are gifted and have learning or developmental disabilities. the episode includes discussions about asynchronous development characteristic of 2E children as well as stre...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay hosts speech-language pathologist Katja Piscitelli on the podcast to explore Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA). They discuss how this form of language processing is a common and natural pathway to language development for autistic and non-autistic children alike. Katja shares her experience of discovering this...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 this in epsiode, I discuss my personal experience with burnout and perfectionism. I emphasize the importance of recognizing when it's time to pause, reassessing priorities, and letting go of perfectionism. I announce a change to the podcast - dropping down to one promised episode per week! but we have over 70 past episodes that you can binge. plus the...

answering YOUR questions on today's episode! on today's Dr. Tay breaks down the different specialty fields and what types of providers can diagnose vs. do therapy. we focus on the field of psychology, as psychologists are uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive care, including diagnosis and therapy services. the other fields covered in this episode include psychiatry, developmental behavioral...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay welcomes Theresa Noye, an autism mother, author, and self-love coach, to the podcast. Theresa shares her journey of her son's diagnosis, from non-speaking to now a college student studying strategic communications. she also discusses the transformative power of love and advocacy and sheds light on the importance of self-care and family care. t...