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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

217 | can you travel with your autistic child?

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇traveling with an autistic child can feel overwhelming to even imagine. what if they struggle with the routine change? what

216 | can kids actually mask? understanding autism in high-masking children

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇one reason autism can be missed in children is the belief that kids “can’t mask.” but they absolutely can. in this episode,

215 | parent therapy beyond talking: EMDR, IFS, ketamine, and intensive therapy with Dr. Carolyn Solo

about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇parents of autistic kids are often told, “you need your own support too.” but what happens when traditional talk therapy doe