ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇
this episode is a replay of my instagram live q+a, where we processed the recent press conference linking autism and tylenol. i shared reflections on research, stigma, and neurodiversity-affirming care, and answered parent questions in real time.
 
we covered the nuance of research, medication conversations, ableism and stigma, and most importantly — how parents can ground themselves and their families.
 
a special thank you to sam marion, lcsw (@sammarioncounseling) for moderating the live chat and helping to hold respectful space for this conversation.
THE JUST ONE THING CHALLENGE
toward the end of this episode, i introduce the just one thing challenge—a free 7-day practice designed to help parents slow down, ground themselves, and notice one small glimmer in the middle of daily overwhelm.
 
 join the just one thing challenge starting monday, october 6th, 2025
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 introduction + intent of the live
 01:46 introducing sam marion
 03:51 processing the press conference
 06:20 what neurodiversity affirming care really means
 07:50 dr. tay’s background + perspective
 09:52 making sense of autism research
 12:36 diving into parent questions
 24:05 responding to the administration’s narrative
 39:54 fda-approved medications + leucovorin discussion
 41:51 understanding pda + affirming supports
 44:15 debunking tylenol + autism myths
 45:56 confronting stigma + ableism
 48:58 concerns about government policies
 51:54 supporting autistic kids + families
 01:10:51 the just one thing challenge
 01:15:34 closing reflections + resources
RESOURCES
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⚡️ learn more about dr. tay's whole family approach + current clinical services offered at drtaylorday.com
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