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EVOLVE with Dr. Tay: the podcast for parents of autistic kidsShow Notes
about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇 this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the next evolution of dr. tay’s work. she shares why she is pivoting parts of her business — not because she is stepping away from the work, but because she is leaning more deeply into the parts of the work that feel most aligned, impactful, and connected to her values. she reflects on her journey from academia to private practice, the pivotal moments that shaped Dr. Tay Concierge Clinical Care, and why she is now creating more depth within her clinical services while also building more accessible educational resources for families. this episode is also about trusting the process, listening to intuition, taking bold steps before everything is fully clear, and building a business that supports both the families she serves and her own nervous system capacity. in this episode, you'll hear: why dr. tay is pivoting her business and what is guiding that shift the story behind how her clinical practice began how leaving academia shaped the work she does now why aligned work matters for clinical impact and sustainability how dr. tay is thinking about deeper support after an autism diagnosis why she is creating an evaluation toolkit for families navigating the diagnostic process how in-home intensives may support families in a more immediate, real-life way why scalable resources and high-touch clinical care can both matter the connection between parental mental health, intuition, and nervous system capacity what is coming next in dr. tay’s resource ecosystem
timestamps 00:00 behind the scenes: why dr. tay is pivoting her business 02:26 origin story of dr. tay’s practice and business milestones 06:28 the power of seizing pivotal moments and trusting instincts 10:45 the ongoing evolution and diversification of clinical and educational offerings 13:36 why she’s shifting toward deeper family support and educational resources 16:36 creating a comprehensive evaluation toolkit for families 20:01 building a pathway for families pre- and post-diagnosis 22:21 trusting your intuition and planning for future life stages 25:33 the role of intuition and external nudges in business growth 28:12 connecting with the community through social media and resources resources ⚡️ Autism Traits Guide — learn how autistic traits can show up across ages, support needs, and presentations so you can better understand what you’re noticing ⚡️ Summer Rhythm Masterclass — learn how to understand your child’s nervous system, identify their unique summer profile, and create a flexible rhythm that works for your family ⚡️ Couples Masterclass — support for couples navigating parenting, communication, conflict patterns, and the mental load of raising an autistic child ⚡️ High Masking Autism CE Training — continuing education training for clinicians who want to better understand and identify high-masking autism presentations ⚡️ explore dr. tay’s clinical services, parent resources, and support at drtaylorday.com. schedule a consult call and we can chat about the Immersive Evaluations and In-Home Intensives. ⚡️ follow dr. tay on instagram @the.dr.tay for practical autism education, behind-the-scenes updates, and parenting insights
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