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Dr. Tay welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Stacy Greeter to discuss the complexities of explaining medication to autistic children. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a neurodiversity-affirming approach, focusing on informed consent, and fostering a healthy relationship with medication. Dr. Greeter shares personal experiences and tips on building trust, understanding unique responses to medications, and the critical role of autonomy in treatment. They also discuss the broader challenges within the medical profession and the importance of continual learning and flexibility for practitioners.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:54 Guest Introduction: Dr. Stacy Greeter

01:26 Host Background and Podcast Purpose

02:40 Challenges in Psychiatry and Neurodiversity

05:19 Dr. Greeter's Personal Journey

12:27 Medication and Autism: Key Insights

18:12 Guiding Parents on Medication Conversations

23:34 The Role of Medicine in Treatment

24:08 Balancing Medicine and Personal Responsibility

25:11 Addressing Anxiety with Medication

25:58 Using Metaphors to Explain Medication

26:46 The Importance of Patient Ownership

27:18 The Impact of Beliefs on Medication Efficacy

28:18 Parental Concerns and Positive Expectations

29:29 Navigating Medication with Autonomy

31:35 Building a Therapeutic Alliance

34:26 Understanding Reluctance to Take Medication

39:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

41:31 Resources and Closing Remarks

*note: PDA is discussed in this episode. it is a theorized profile often seen in a subset of autistic individuals and not a clinical diagnosis. however, it has been a helpful conceptualization for many parents to learn about how their child's brain is wired. our knowledge of PDA is currently unfolding and I do my best to share up-to-date, balanced information. to learn more about PDA, please listen to episode 110

RESOURCES

⚡️inquire about Dr. Greeter’s services in FL and CO and sign up for her newsletter at stacygreetermd.com

⚡️watch Dr. Greeter’s trainings on YouTube @stacygreetermd

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

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In this episode, Dr. Tay dives into the concept of inner authority from human design and its significance in enhancing parental advocacy and personal growth. Joined by Rosy Crescitelli, a human design specialist and multisensory reading expert, they explore various types of inner authorities such as sacral, emotional, splenic, ego, self, sounding board, and lunar. They discuss how understanding and leveraging one's unique inner authority can facilitate better decision-making and create a more supportive environment for autistic children. Practical tips and insights are provided to help parents navigate this journey, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and nervous system regulation. Listen in to learn how human design can be a transformative tool for both personal and parental empowerment.

00:00 Introduction and Inner Authority Overview

00:46 Guest Introduction: Rosy Crescitelli

01:34 Dr. Tay's Background and Podcast Purpose

02:43 Rosy's Journey into Human Design

05:14 Understanding Human Design and Inner Authority

12:25 Sacral Authority: Trusting Your Gut

19:37 Emotional Authority: Riding the Emotional Wave

27:19 Splenic Authority: Quiet Intuition

31:21 Gratitude and Self-Trust

31:50 Understanding Splenic Authority

33:01 Ego Authority Explained

35:38 Self Authority for Projectors

39:30 Sounding Board Authority

47:54 Lunar Authority for Reflectors

52:53 Recap and Final Thoughts

56:04 Advocating for Your Child's Human Design

58:41 Connecting with Rosy

01:03:10 Closing Remarks

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.

RESOURCES

⚡️ find out your human design (be sure to also listen to episode 38 to learn more about HD)

⚡️explore ways to learn more about your or your child's human design with Rosy here

⚡️connect with Rosy on Instagram @wholeheartedrosy

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

⚡️ continue learning from me and submit any questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>

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Dr. Tay emphasizes the importance of asking questions as a tool for progress, especially for parents navigating the challenges of raising an autistic child. She discusses her own journey to launch a membership for parents seeking support, inspired by a serendipitous experience with a community she belongs to. Dr. Tay shares the story of how asking the right questions can lead to actionable outcomes and encourages parents to embrace their right to ask and advocate for their children.

00:00 Introduction to Asking for Help

00:39 Personal Journey and Decision Making

02:37 The Importance of Bite-Sized Information

04:42 The Power of Asking Questions

07:47 Launching the Membership

10:44 Encouragement to Ask Questions

15:10 Conclusion and Next Steps

RESOURCES

⚡️ JOIN EVOLVE the membership waitlist here

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

⚡️ continue learning from me and submit any questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>

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