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171 | embracing uncertainty in this season: personal reflections and parenting applications
ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇
In this episode, Dr. Tay addresses the current uncertainties of the autism space and how it applies to clinical practice, her personal business, and your parenting journey. She provides an honest reflection on the challenges of navigating unknowns, both personally and within the context of autism care. Dr. Tay emphasizes the importance of serving oneself, building resiliency, and creating community support. She offers practical tips and shares her experiences to help parents make decisions about evaluating and supporting their autistic children amidst the current political climate. Throughout the episode, she encourages listeners to adopt a balanced approach, integrating self-care and external support while fostering a sense of community.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
00:51 Navigating the Unknowns
01:30 About Dr. Tay and the Podcast
02:32 Current Issues in Autism and Evaluations
09:47 Empowering Parents in Decision Making
13:19 Personal Reflections and Business Adjustments
22:15 Self-Care and Serving Your Family
26:48 Addressing the Inner Critic
27:09 Understanding the Marching Order Part
27:45 The Fear of Stopping
28:02 Balancing Helper Identity and Self-Care
29:20 Integrating Internal Family Systems
29:55 Practical Tips for Self-Understanding
30:49 Navigating Financial Conversations with Kids
32:33 Building a Support Network
33:06 The Importance of Vulnerability
33:57 Reevaluating and Pausing for Clarity
36:06 The Tower Moment Analogy
43:00 Creating Community and Connection
47:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
48:13 Ways to Get More Value
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⚡️Dive deeper with episodes mentioned: 38 on human design, 118 on sensory regulation supports (with Courtney English) and 164 on reasons to get evaluated now
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