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welcome to a parenting space actually designed for YOU! where you can get answers about navigating a life that includes autism. I’m Dr. Tay, a licensed child psychologist and parental coach specializing in autism and neurodivergent affirming care. I have supported 100s of autistic children and their families and have been in the autism field for over a decade. on this podcast, we focus on supporting your autistic child AND your whole family, including you! every topic is on the table, and your questions (which you can submit through my social media) inspire the episodes created. I share some of my personal stories growing up with a brother who was diagnosed at 23 months of age as well as feature other families' stories so you know you are not navigating this journey alone. this is a space for you to be SEEN. HEARD. SUPPORTED. and get reputable and reliable information about autism instead of searching Google endlessly for hours. I am so dang grateful that you are here. ***disclaimer: not clinical advice, for educational purposes only*** join the evolve Facebook community >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism for continued conversations about the podcast. AND subscribe to this podcast by hitting the plus or follow button so you don't miss an episode.

Dr. Taylor Day


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    199 | should my autistic child do a social skills group?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 27:13


    this week's episode was inspired directly by a diagnostic feedback session inside dr. tay's clinical practice. one parent asked a question that so many others wonder: “should i be teaching social skills to my autistic child… and if so, how?” in this episode, dr. tay breaks down why traditional social skills approaches often miss the mark, how they can unintentionally promote masking, and what a neurodiversity-affirming approach looks like instead. you'll learn: why “social skills” often = neurotypical normswhat actually helps autistic kids build authentic connectionpractical ways to support social growth at home, without scripts or forcinghow to understand what your child needs based on their motivation, interests, and neurotype TIMESTAMPS00:00 introduction and episode inspiration00:21 diagnostic feedback and recommendations01:57 therapeutic approaches and parent coaching04:34 addressing social skills in autistic children05:52 neurodiversity affirming approaches08:00 practical strategies and role-playing12:04 real-life situations and empathy building16:16 parental involvement and social skills groups23:03 conclusion and next steps RESOURCES ⚡️need more support navigating this? Join EVOLVE the membership — a neurodiversity-affirming space to ask YOUR questions. ⚡️ learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach + current services, including her small group therapy model, at drtaylorday.com⚡️ keep learningInstagram → @the.dr.tayTikTok → @the.dr.tay

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    198 | the role of parents as co-regulators for autistic children with Lisa Candera

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 54:01


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    197 | developing impulse control in autistic children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 18:22


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    196 | understanding interoception and supporting body awareness in autistic kids with Kelly Mahler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 48:49


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    195 | perfectionism, over-accommodation, and finding the middle ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 40:33


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    194 | embracing humanity + connection in autism with jessie caraway of the if you know one project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 39:45


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    193 | instagram live q&a replay: autism headlines, affirming supports, + the just one thing challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 76:17


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    192 | processing the press on autism and Tylenol

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 10:40


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    191 | navigating demands + boundaries with the 3 bucket approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 19:06


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    190 | jealousy in autism parenting: why it's normal (and what to do with it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 35:04


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    189 | building a neuro-inclusive family through couples therapy with Dr. Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 42:21


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    188 | the chaos of the new school year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 26:34


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    187 | a membership sneak peek: neuroaffirming ways to share a diagnosis Q+A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 25:45


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    186 | do you really need the ADOS-2 to diagnose autism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 24:09


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    184 | respecting autonomy and honoring differences in autism parenting with @sprinkledspectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 40:25


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    183 | holistic approaches to co-occurring health conditions in autistic individuals with Dr. Melissa Houser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 44:31


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    182 | structure seeker, autonomy craver, or shape shifter? a sneak peek into EVOLVE the membership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 24:32


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    181 | seeking support and decreasing stigma around your own medication use

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 35:01


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    178 | peeling back the layers: identity and self-discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 30:21


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    177 | navigating medication conversations with your autistic child: insights from Dr. Stacy Greeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 43:39


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    176 | understanding your inner authority: insights from human design with Rosy Crescitelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 64:00


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    175 | how questions propel progress (and an exciting announcement!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 16:33


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    174 | masking, delayed diagnosis, and autism identification in females with Amanda Moses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 62:51


    In this episode, Dr. Tay is joined by guest Amanda Moses, a neurodivergent psychologist from Australia, who specializes in autism identification in those with complex and highly masked presentations. They discuss the differences in how autism presents in females versus males, the concept of masking, and the unique social challenges that often lead to delayed diagnoses. Amanda offers practical advice for parents and clinicians on how to better recognize and support autistic children and adults. The episode emphasizes the importance of specialized training for clinicians and the need for more self-compassion and understanding among those exploring their own neurodivergent traits.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:28 Autism Diagnostic Criteria and Episode Reference01:10 Amanda's Background and Passion for Autism01:38 Dr. Tay's Background and Podcast Purpose02:40 Amanda's Journey and PhD Focus04:07 Challenges in Autism Assessment Tools10:22 Importance of Self-Identification and Formal Diagnosis14:46 Challenges in Diagnosing Girls with Autism26:51 Key Transitional Points for Diagnosing Autism in Girls31:44 Recognizing Emotional Dysregulation in Children32:26 Perfectionism and Cognitive Rigidity33:10 The Role of Savvy Parents33:31 The Importance of Content Creation35:37 Exploring Masking in Autism38:16 Personal Experiences with Masking41:11 Helping Children Understand Their Energy Levels44:25 The Complexities of Masking and Mental Health46:40 Finding Safe Spaces for Authenticity53:49 Social Connections Among Neurodivergent Individuals56:35 Resources for Understanding Masking01:00:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement RESOURCES ⚡️ continue learning from Amanda Moses on Instagram @amandamosespsychology and via her website ⚡️paid resource on masking mentioned in the episode ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com ⚡️ continue learning from me and submit any questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tay

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    172 | shining light on high support needs with Jessie Mewshaw, MS, CCC-SLP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 54:00


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    170 | let's chat shame, language, and autism research

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 30:27


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    169 | from navigating a medical condition and developmental disabilities to advocacy with Camille Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 40:43


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    168 | what therapies are families ACTUALLY doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 12:37


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    167 | declarative language with Linda Murphy: from introduction to in-depth application

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 49:57


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    166 | the power of noticing wins in autism parenting (without toxic positivity!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 15:47


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    165 | the fight for equal opportunity and inclusion with Lo Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 40:52


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    164 | 5 key reasons to seek an autism evaluation NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 15:03


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    163 | "Autism Handbooks": understanding autism in today's world with Andi Putt @mrsspeechiep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 47:38


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    162 | preparing for Autism "Awareness" Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 13:01


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    160 | is there an intersection between evidence-based practice and neurodiversity affirming care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 13:32


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    159 | understanding apraxia and its connections to autism with Jordan LeVan @fightingformyvoice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 62:55


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    158 | unshaming neurodivergence: a deep dive into parenting and self-discovery with Isabeau Korylak @neurofriendlybeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 33:28


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    157 | A Kid's Book about Neurodiversity: celebrating the 2nd edition release with Laura Petix @theotbutterfly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 37:13


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    156 | SPECIAL EPISODE education laws under siege: what it means for your autistic child

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 69:49


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    155 | autism, ARFID, and parental advocacy with Mercedes Palermo @autismoutloud

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 38:30


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    154 | sex education for autistic youth with Dr. Michelle Fardella

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 42:17


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    152 | how US policy updates impact the neurodiversity movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 43:15


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    151 | school vs. clinical: autism diagnosis and eligibility differences with Briana Drimmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 62:16


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    150 | unlocking the world of sign language with Marissa Ramos @riseandsigntherapies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 40:13


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    149 | the EF toolkit: supporting autistic children with navigating life in a neuroaffirming way with Iris Wong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 50:35


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