138 | 7 themes I’m seeing for autistic kids as a child psychologist

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇

In this episode, Dr. Tay discusses the key themes she is seeing in clinical practice. Dr. Taylor Day is a licensed psychologist specializing in neurodiversity affirming care and shares insights regarding common referral questions as well as what many families in her group therapy program are navigating.

00:00 Introduction to Common Themes in Clinical Practice

01:21 Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

03:19 Challenges Faced by Parents and Families

04:41 The Role of Clinical Care vs. Social Media

07:12 The Importance of Tailored Clinical Approaches

16:23 Second Opinion Evaluations and Autism Diagnosis

20:52 Navigating the Broken System

21:27 Scholarships and Financial Aid

21:50 Late Autism Diagnoses in Children

23:02 Parents Exploring Their Own Neurodiversity

24:54 Parents' Mental Health Matters

29:46 Advocacy as a Skill

32:43 Challenges in Schools with Neurodiversity Affirming Care

36:41 Conclusion and Community Support

RESOURCES

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*PDA is a theorized profile of autism and not a clinical diagnosis. however, it has been a helpful conceptualization for many parents to learn about how their child's brain is wired. our knowledge of PDA is currently unfolding and I do my best to share up-to-date, balanced information. to learn more about PDA, please listen to episode 110