2024-10-23
40 分钟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 ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com ⚡️ 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 *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