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

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237 | actually, i'm autistic: burnout, unmasking, and parenting with katherine l'etang

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇what happens when you're parenting autistic kids while also figuring out your own neurotype, capacity, and what actually work

Oct 28
39 min

236 | how to support your autistic child through burnout with amanda diekman (part 3)

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇this episode wraps up our three-part series on autistic burnout. dr. tay is joined by amanda diekman, author of The Parent's

Oct 21
48 min

235 | what autistic burnout feels like from the inside with patrick casale (part 2)

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇this episode is part 2 of our autistic burnout series. dr. tay is joined by patrick casale, a neurodivergent therapist, podc

Oct 14
39 min

234 | autistic burnout: what parents need to know (part 1)

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇this episode kicks off a three-part series on autistic burnout. dr. tay shares what she sees clinically when autistic kids a

Oct 7
28 min

233 | when sensory is the missing piece behind meltdowns with laura petix

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇if your child is melting down, resisting, avoiding, running, crashing, or seeming impossible to support, sensory may be part

Sep 30
45 min

232 | your cycle might be impacting your parenting more than you realize

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇this episode is for the moms who feel like some weeks they can do it all… and other weeks everything feels harder. dr. tay s

Sep 17
34 min

231 | when giftedness hides autism: understanding 2e kids with dr. megan helmen

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇what does it mean for a child to be twice exceptional, or 2e? in this episode, dr. tay is joined by dr. megan helmen, a pedi

Sep 10
45 min

230 | birthday reflections: why I let you see the human side of this work

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇oday’s episode is a little different. on her birthday, dr. tay shares a more personal, behind-the-scenes reflection on life,

Aug 28
41 min

229 | when your autistic child holds it together at school and falls apart at home

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇your child’s teacher says they had a great day. they followed directions. they were kind. they were helpful. maybe the teach

Aug 20
29 min

228 | when should you push your autistic child… and when should you accommodate?

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇this is one of the hardest questions for parents, especially during back-to-school season when routines are changing, anxiety

Aug 13
26 min

227 | back to school with an autistic child: the fear no one talks about

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇back-to-school season can bring a lot of chaos: new routines, supply lists, schedules, classroom changes, and the mental shif

Aug 6
22 min

226 | 5 questions that could change your autistic child’s summer

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇summer can bring up a lot for families of autistic kids: disrupted routines, shifting expectations, more time together, camp

Jul 30
19 min

225 | what autism can actually look like: 6 profiles you might recognize

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇autism does not look one way. in this episode, dr. tay walks through several common autism profiles she sees in clinical pra

Jul 22
29 min

224 | building a business that serves families... and me

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the next evolution of dr. tay’s work. she shares why she is pivoting parts of her

Jul 15
28 min

223 | why getting started is the hardest part

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇if you've ever found yourself researching, planning, making lists... but still feeling stuck, this episode is for you. wheth

Jul 10
18 min

222 | why more structure isn't fixing your summer

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇if summer has already felt harder than you expected, you're not alone. many parents assume the solution is more structure, a

Jul 3
20 min

221 | why your hormonal health matters more than you think

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇this episode is a little different... but if you're parenting an autistic child, it may be one of the more important conversa

Jun 25
22 min

220 | when therapy works in session but not at home

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇your child is in therapy. you trust the therapist. you're showing up consistently. you're investing time, energy, and money.

Jun 18
37 min

219 | why pride month matters for parents of autistic kids: autism and LGBTQIA+ identities

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇it's pride month, and if you're parenting an autistic child, this conversation matters. whether your child has expressed any

Jun 10
38 min

218 | the brain-body disconnect: what Spelling to Communicate taught me about autism and communication

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇communication is not only about spoken words. and for many autistic individuals, especially non-speaking or minimally speaki

Jun 4
53 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

We found this podcast after an ASD diagnosis. It was invaluable for that start up education we needed to better understand our kiddo and how to support him and immerse ourselves in this new community. The earlier episodes are the best for this and I have recommended to several families. Recently the pod has been more of a diary for Dr Tay - find myself picking and choosing now to skip over the random dumps about boyfriends and birthday reflections. As a busy parent of a disabled kid I’m squeezing this in and just here for the more instructive content.

Partial to Pods · Sep 2026

As the mom of a child with autism, I cannot express enough gratitude for all the support and resources Dr. Tay shares in this podcast and in her classes. I was just listening to her summer rhythm course and had to pause it and write this review because her content is so powerful and affirming. I feel supported by Dr. Tay every time I listen to this podcast. It is life changing.

Pea in a Podcast · Aug 2026

As an adult with ADHD and mom of a child with autism and OCD, I’ve listened to countless podcasts — but EVOLVE with Dr. Tay actually shows what acceptance means. Acceptance isn’t just acknowledging neurodivergent people exist; it’s understanding, supporting, and affirming them as they are. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to best support and be an ally to the neurodivergent community.

Lisa | The Autism Mom Coach · Oct 2025

I listen to this pod all the time. I send links of specific episodes to fellow mom friends and teachers and aides who work with my kid. I often wish I’d heard this info and been more aware before I had either of my kids instead of after they were well into elementary school. It’s important info for all parents or caregivers regardless of the specific needs of the kids in your life. There is so much value here for everyone.

@haPPPPPloVedotneverGIve UP🌈 · May 2025

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