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

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism are you in obligation as a parent of an autistic child? you deserve to not feel constant stress as a parent. yes, you have extra responsibilities as an autism parent but these don’t have to create a feeling of obligation. in this episode, we're exploring the difference between obligation v...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism have you ever wondered what physical therapy addresses? in this episode, I'm speaking to physical therapist Cynthia Hughell about the ins and outs of physical therapy for autistic children. we discuss different areas that can be addressed and understand how to best support your child's bod...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism have you ever asked yourself if your autistic child is getting the highest quality care? if you should be doing more? if what you are doing is best for your child? in this episode, we're talking about the components of autism care to help you understand what to advocate for in terms of you...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism have you ever wondered if you need to be changing your child's diet once they've been diagnosed as autistic? how do you know when dietary supports are needed? in this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda, a naturopath and nutritional expert who works with families of neurodivergen...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism this week's episode is an inspired follow-up to episode 16, where I shared my personal story. I provide three tips for increasing support for your non-autistic children. specifically, we dive into the importance of talking about autism, focusing on quality time, and establishing boundaries...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism we talk a lot about sensory aspects in autism, but how do you know if your child has challenges with that and what should you do? sensory elements and factors can really impact your autistic* child's daily life, and sometimes these can be triggers for things like emotion dysregulation, att...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism does your child struggle with sleep? sleep is such a foundational piece to brain development, it is essential for mental health, and, yes, many autistic children struggle with falling and staying sleeping. this week, I'm joined by Courtney Zentz, pediatric sleep expert and certified sleep...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism in this episode, you'll hear the raw and real story of how I was introduced to autism and how my family's story led me to choosing to help autistic children and their families through evaluations, diagnoses, therapy, and beyond. I hope through the discomfort and vulnerability of sharing my...

[please note: some explicit language is used in this episode so please be aware if you're listening around children.] join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism are you in the diagnosis process right now and that process is really long and extended? maybe you're in the stages of first concerns or you're even post-diagnosis, and you...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism this week, I'm opening the floor to my community of autism parents. I know there's not always an easy place for parents to ask questions, so we're going to answer a few submissions I received in this episode! this episode will answer:  what are the levels of autism? should my child ha...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism have you ever had concerns about your autistic child's eating habits and wondered how do I seek support? do they need medical intervention? today I'm talking with special guest, registered dietician Dr. Patty Ann Ford. food and habits around eating are daily encounters that affect the whol...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism have you ever wondered about the best ways to use visual supports for your autistic child? today we're hearing from a special guest, Molly Johnson. Molly has her master's in education and is a former autism teacher. she now has become "the autism consultant" on Instagram. she teaches paren...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism how many times have you been told about the power of positive thinking? the way our culture has shifted, we've started to think about positive thinking as magic fairy dust. but will it actually set you up for success? in this week's episode, we explore how you can truly accept and embrace...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism a commonly asked question I get as a child psychologist specializing in autism is "how do I reduce challenging behaviors?" this episode will introduce you to the ABCs - antecedents, behaviors, and consequences. at the heart of this episode is identifying the function of your child's behavi...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism are you the type of person who likes to see the behind the scenes? and get to know the person behind the professional? one year is all it took to put myself on a completely different trajectory. this week, we'll explore the lessons and insights inspired by my personal evolution in becoming...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism Dina is a mother of an autistic son as well as two other neurodivergent children. she shares about her journey of advocating for her son's autism diagnosis for years (yes, you read that right!) as well as what inspired her to start sharing the unleashed version of her family's life on TikT...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism in this week's episode, I sit down to candidly discuss neurodiversity, cultural shifts around autism, and even some of my story as an expert in this field who has become committed to constantly learning and evolving. I hope to bring more awareness to this topic shared through what I see as...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism this week's episode was inspired by a member of my Facebook community. she said "how do you deal with family that thinks your child is normal and they think I blow things out of proportion?" i'll break down the steps for navigating your child's diagnosis/identity when your circle is unsupp...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism you are the expert on your child, so why does it seem like your input is often not valued? in this episode, we explore what leads you to turn your volume down when advocating for your child and how you can take care of yourself to feel knowledgeable and empowered to best support your entir...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism have you questioned if your child is autistic? this episode is for you if you want to learn more about the autism diagnostic criteria. i’ll break it down for you so you can know whether or not you should pursue a formal evaluation. and if your child is already diagnosed, you will still fin...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism have you ever noticed that when your child is emotionally dysregulated, you have less patience or you feel more on edge? in part 2 of our conversation about emotion regulation, I share evidence-based tips and strategies for you and your family. although there are no quick fixes and consist...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism have you ever noticed that when your child is emotionally dysregulated, you have less patience or you feel more on edge? the answer is not to shove down your feelings and move on. in this episode - part 1 of an in-depth conversation - we'll explore how as a parent of an autistic child effe...

join the evolve Facebook community to participate in the weekly Q+A >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism recent research shows that one in 44 children are autistic, meaning as parents, many of you are looking for support specific to your autistic child. evolve with dr. tay is designed to be a source for reliable and reputable information for autism parents that is easy to understand.  th...