ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇

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. Dr. Tay emphasizes the importance of serving oneself, building resiliency, and creating community support. She offers practical tips and shares her experiences to help parents make decisions about evaluating and supporting their autistic children amidst the current political climate. Throughout the episode, she encourages listeners to adopt a balanced approach, integrating self-care and external support while fostering a sense of community.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates

00:51 Navigating the Unknowns

01:30 About Dr. Tay and the Podcast

02:32 Current Issues in Autism and Evaluations

09:47 Empowering Parents in Decision Making

13:19 Personal Reflections and Business Adjustments

22:15 Self-Care and Serving Your Family

26:48 Addressing the Inner Critic

27:09 Understanding the Marching Order Part

27:45 The Fear of Stopping

28:02 Balancing Helper Identity and Self-Care

29:20 Integrating Internal Family Systems

29:55 Practical Tips for Self-Understanding

30:49 Navigating Financial Conversations with Kids

32:33 Building a Support Network

33:06 The Importance of Vulnerability

33:57 Reevaluating and Pausing for Clarity

36:06 The Tower Moment Analogy

43:00 Creating Community and Connection

47:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

48:13 Ways to Get More Value

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⚡️Dive deeper with episodes mentioned: 38 on human design, 118 on sensory regulation supports (with Courtney English) and 164 on reasons to get evaluated now

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