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

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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 entire family.

this episode will help you: 

• understand how existing systems may be challenging your intuition in making the best decisions for your child
• identify 3 habits of thinking that are standing in the way of serving yourself

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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 find value in this episode! understanding your child's symptoms will assist you in providing beneficial support and accommodations and help you to better recognize their strengths.

this episode will help you: 

• understand DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• recognize signs and symptoms you may see in your child
• identify key differences between neurodiversity vs. the medical model's definition of autism

learn more about my Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and current services offered >> drtaylorday.com

other places you can learn from me >>

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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 consistency is key, you can start to make changes that support your child in developing effective emotion processing.

this episode will help you: 

• learn 5 tips for effective regulation
• begin to explore how emotional suppression may be impacting you and areas where you may need to unlearn behaviors

sign up for the masterclass on emotion regulation here (launching in January 2023)

learn more about my Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and current services offered >> drtaylorday.com

other places you can learn from me >>

Instagram @the.dr.tay

TikTok @the.dr.tay

LinkedIn @the-dr-tay

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 effective emotional processing starts with you.

this episode will help you: 

• understand co-regulation and how children learn effective emotion regulation
• explore reasons for greater emotion dysregulation in autistic children than in their neurotypical peers
• examine real-life scenarios on how emotion dysregulation may show up for your child and how your reactions may exacerbate it

sign up for the masterclass on emotion regulation here (launching in January 2023)

learn more about my Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and current services offered >> email me at [email protected]

other places you can learn from me >>

Instagram @the.dr.tay

TikTok @the.dr.tay

LinkedIn @the-dr-tay

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. 

this episode will help you: 

• understand the diagnostic process and the limitations of current resources
• address your emotions as a parent
• learn how to sort through advice to find valuable and accurate information
• be proactive in getting what you need to serve your autistic child, your family, and yourself

and this is just the introduction to the podcast... so much more to come!

learn more about my Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and current services offered >> email me at [email protected]

other places you can learn from me >>

Instagram @the.dr.tay

TikTok @the.dr.tay

LinkedIn @the-dr-tay