Raising a child with autism is a process that requires patience, resilience, and an information-seeking mindset. But as rewarding as the journey can be, an autism diagnosis can alter the family dynamic and impact each family member in many ways.
My guest today, Dr. Taylor Day, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in supporting autistic children and their families with diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and parent coaching. But she also knows firsthand the impacts of growing up with an autistic sibling.
Her compassion and understanding of her family’s situation led her to a place where she could identify the gaps in the care of all family members. Her “whole family approach” uses a comprehensive model of care, including evidence-based interventions for autistic children and their siblings, and coaches parents to become more aware of their thoughts and feelings.
She explains the importance of filling our own cups before trying to pour out of them empty so that we can better model behavior and set boundaries for all of the children in the family.
In this conversation, Dr. Day shares invaluable advice on dealing with the grief of a difficult medical diagnosis, following your gut as a parent when dealing with teams of doctors, dealing with the overwhelm of caring for the whole family, and much more.
Key Takeaways with Dr. Taylor Day
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