222 | why more structure isn't fixing your summer
About this episode
Dr. Tay discusses why more structure may not be the solution for families of autistic kids during summer and explores the importance of flexibility.
about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 if summer has already felt harder than you expected, you're not alone. many parents assume the solution is more structure, a better schedule, or keeping their child busier. but what if the real challenge isn't the schedule at all? in this episode, dr. tay explores why summer often feels so dysregulating for autistic kids and their families, how to identify what your child's nervous system is actually asking for, and why flexibility—not rigidity—is often the missing piece. you'll also learn about dr. tay's framework of the structure seeker, autonomy craver, and shape shifter, and how understanding your child's unique profile can help you create a summer rhythm that actually works. in this episode, you'll hear: why adding more structure isn't always the solution how to recognize your child's underlying nervous system needs the difference between rigidity and flexibility in parenting introduction dr. tay's three structure profiles: structure seeker, autonomy craver, and shape shifter why matching expectations to your child's capacity can change your entire summer how to create a flexible summer rhythm that works for your family…
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