207 | everything feels connected… where do I even start? untangling complex autism needs
About this episode
Dr. Tay discusses how to untangle the complexities of autism and related challenges for parents.
about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 do you ever feel like there are a million things going on with your child and no clear place to start? maybe you’re wondering if it’s autism. or anxiety. or adhd. or something else entirely. and every time you try to figure it out, it just feels more tangled. in this episode, dr. tay walks you through how to untangle the overwhelm, without needing all the answers first. using the analogy of a tangled ball of yarn, she breaks down how to find your starting point, build momentum, and take meaningful action (instead of staying stuck in overthinking). in this episode, you’ll hear: why autism (and co-occurring differences like anxiety or adhd) can feel like a “tangled web” and how to start making sense of it how a comprehensive evaluation can bring clarity (and when it might not be the only next step) how to identify what’s actually driving your child’s challenges, even when everything feels connected simple ways to collect data and spot patterns in your child’s day-to-day experiences how to collaborate with your child’s clinical team (even if you only have limited access to them) when learning more is helpful… and when it turns into…
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