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Dr. Tay and Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a pediatric sleep medicine physician, discuss:

1. what sleep medicine is and how a sleep medicine physician can help
2. the three buckets of sleep issues - medical, behavioral, and 24-hour factors
3. education about medications that impact sleep

RESOURCES

⚡️ connect with Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM

https://www.therestfulsleepplace.com

Instagram @restfulsleepmd

Facebook @restfulsleepmd

YouTube @DrFunkeBrown

LinkedIn @drfunkebrown

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*please note: in this episode, many terminologies and phrases are used to describe autism. Dr. Tay honors what each child and family prefers, and intentionally chooses to use affirming and identity-first language after listening to autistic adults and their preferences. various guests on the podcast are likely to use the language that they have been exposed to the most.

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Dr. Tay provides an introduction to PDA (pathological demand avoidance, also known as persistent or pervasive drive for autonomy). In this episode, we discuss:

1. what PDA is as a theorized profile of autism
2. varying perspectives about PDA
3. co-occurring conditions and their overlap with PDA
4. support strategies and how to continue learning

RESOURCES

⚡️ download my free PDA guide

⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com

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Dr. Tay and Amber Arrington discuss:

1. the emotional and practical journey of receiving and embracing 3 autism diagnoses, reflecting on the changes in understanding and approaches over time
2. the significance of community, self-education, and tailored support in navigating the autism parenting experience
3. the evolving conversation around autism therapies, particularly ABA, and the shift towards a neurodiversity-affirming perspective that celebrates individual strengths and needs

RESOURCES

⚡️ Register for The Autism Savvy Summit: While You Wait Edition

⚡️ connect with Amber Arrington, autism mom and founder of Autism Savvy >>

Instagram @autismsavvy

TikTok @autismsavvy

Order Amber's book Not Atypical Motherhood: The Guide For Navigating a Child's New Autism Diagnosis

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⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>

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