2024-12-11
55 分钟ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay hosts Betsy Hicks (@betsyonthego) who discusses her journey parenting her 31-year-old non-speaking autistic son, Joey. The conversation delves into Betsy's experiences with autism awareness over the years, the impact of nutrition on Joey's behavior, and the significant breakthrough they experienced with Spelling to Communicate. Betsy shares the process and emotional experience of Joey moving out and gaining independence, emphasizing the importance of following one's intuition as a parent. Dr. Tay and Betsy also address the challenges and nuances of parenting within the autism community and the role of social media in providing support and spreading awareness. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 02:23 Betsy's Journey Begins 03:40 Discovering the Impact of Diet 04:27 A New Chapter with John 05:55 The Shift in Understanding Autism 07:34 Spelling to Communicate 09:14 Reflections and Insights 15:25 Navigating Social Media and Advocacy 29:27 Joey's Progress and Moving Out 31:54 Realizing Children's Independence 33:44 Joey's New Caregiver: Nick's Story 35:29 The Apartment Community's Support 42:03 Navigating Section 8 Housing 45:39 Balancing Caregiving and Independence 49:25 The Importance of Nutrition 54:30 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts RESOURCES ⚡️ Follow Betsy @betsyonthego on TikTok and Instagram and learn about her resources betsyonthego.com ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com ⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism ⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >> Instagram @the.dr.tay TikTok @the.dr.tay LinkedIn @the-dr-tay