2024-11-06
47 分钟In this episode, Dr. Tay speaks with Courtney Peebles, co-founder of Solobo Toys, which designs educational toys with neurodivergent children in mind. Courtney shares personal stories about her diagnoses, launching the company, and navigating a neurodiverse household. Courtney designs toys for all ability levels. They discuss how parents can select toys that promote children's learning and interests. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement 01:23 Meet Dr. Tay: Your Host 02:25 Courtney's Journey and Family Background 03:09 The Diagnosis Journey 09:41 Starting Solobo Toys 13:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Business 23:03 The Story Behind the Emotional Baggage Toy 23:55 Changing the Narrative in Parenting 24:52 Navigating Autism and Family Support 25:32 Self-Advocacy and Permission 26:58 Modeling Behavior for Kids 27:43 Challenging Unrealistic Expectations 28:22 Teaching Self-Advocacy Early 29:31 Creating a Safe Space at Home 32:50 Exploring and Setting Boundaries 36:11 Designing Inclusive Toys 41:53 Balancing Business and Accessibility 46:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts RESOURCES ⚡️ shop Solobo Toys and check out their sensory guide ⚡️ follow @solobotoys on Instagram ⚡️ 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 *please note: PDA is referenced in this episode. it 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