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screen time doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

in this episode, Dr. Tay sits down with Ash Brandin, @thegamereducator and author of Power On, to talk about balancing technology in a way that feels realistic, empowering, and aligned with your child’s brain, especially in neurodivergent children.

this conversation moves beyond fear-based messaging and into nuance — exploring regulation, accommodations, executive functioning, transitions, and digital safety through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

1. why screen time is morally neutral and why that matters
2. how video games can support executive functioning and skill building
3. using screen time as data about how your child’s brain works
4. why some content is more dysregulating than others
5. practical strategies for transitions off screens
6. how to scaffold digital safety over time

00:00 introduction and today’s topic: screen time and technology

00:37 meet Ash Brandin

02:47 Ash’s journey to educating parents on technology

04:50 the importance of neutrality in technology use

06:10 balancing screen time: practical tips and insights

18:18 teaching technology skills: a lifelong approach

22:40 the benefits of screen time for autistic children

25:15 video games as accommodating environments

27:22 observing and learning from kids’ screen time

27:44 addressing hesitancy in using accommodations

29:58 engaging with kids through screen time

30:40 the importance of digital safety

31:48 exploring the book’s structure and key concepts

32:13 understanding access, behavior, and content in screen time

36:28 strategies for managing screen time transitions

40:04 final thoughts and resources

RESOURCES

⚡️ follow Ash on Instagram and on Substack

⚡️ order Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family

⚡️ join EVOLVE: The Membership — a neurodiversity-affirming space for parents to find community, support, and ongoing learning. dive into the included masterclass to dive deeper into navigating screen time and its benefits for autistic kids

⚡️ learn more about Dr. Tay’s Whole Family Approach + current services at drtaylorday.com

⚡️ continue learning + submit questions for future episodes:

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in this special episode, Dr. Tay shares a live coaching session with Winter, a mom of a 6-year-old autistic boy. listeners are invited inside a real, unscripted coaching conversation — one that mirrors the questions, emotions, and uncertainty so many parents carry quietly.

together, Dr. Tay and Winter explore what it’s like to sit with grief and acceptance at the same time, to question whether current supports are actually helping, and to feel the pressure to “do enough” while also wanting space to breathe. Dr. Tay helps Winter slow things down, name what’s coming up beneath the urgency, and reflect on what alignment, confidence, and quality of life could look like for her family.

this episode offers a window into how parent coaching can help you:

1. feel less alone in the emotional weight of an autism diagnosis
2. untangle urgency from what truly matters right now
3. experiment with supports without shame or fear of “getting it wrong”
4. build confidence in your instincts as your child’s parent
5. reconnect with yourself while still showing up for your child
6. 
   

if you’ve ever wondered what parent coaching actually sounds like — or wished for a space to talk things through out loud with someone who truly gets it — this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 introduction and episode overview

00:06 meet winter and her journey

02:52 navigating early diagnosis and initial support

04:02 challenges, grief, and emotional struggles

11:57 finding the right support and community

20:30 navigating autism as a first-time parent

20:43 the pressure of early intervention

21:53 the impact of how diagnoses are delivered

23:04 support systems and clinical care

23:47 parenting with confidence and love

27:09 concerns about the future

33:33 advocating for disability needs in public spaces

37:25 building community and self-advocacy

39:54 closing reflections and resources

RESOURCES

⚡️ Connect with Winter @aspectrumfueledpurpose

⚡️ Join EVOLVE: The Membership — a neurodiversity-affirming space for parents to find community, support, and ongoing learning on this journey, with the option to add on a 1:1 coaching session like this

⚡️ Learn more about Dr. Tay’s Whole Family Approach + other services at drtaylorday.com

⚡️ Continue learning + submit questions for future episodes:

Instagram → @the.dr.tay

TikTok → @the.dr.tay

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if you’ve recently received an autism diagnosis — or you’re pretty sure one is coming — this episode is for you.

many parents expect to feel relief after a diagnosis. sometimes that happens briefly. but more often, things actually feel heavier, more confusing, and more urgent. in this episode, Dr. Tay breaks down why that happens, names the “trap of urgency” so many families fall into, and explains what actually helps in this early post-diagnosis phase.

want more support? the You Got The Diagnosis. Now What? program was designed for you! a four-week, neurodiversity-affirming program designed to support families in the space between diagnosis and action — focused on clarity, self-trust, and sustainable next steps.

LEARN MORE HERE: https://drtay.thrivecart.com/you-got-the-diagnosis-now-what

CHAPTERS

00:00 navigating the autism diagnosis journey

02:26 understanding why diagnosis can create more questions

12:41 clarity over urgency: slowing down without falling behind

23:59 introducing support for families in the post-diagnosis phase

RESOURCES

⚡️ learn more about Dr. Tay’s Whole Family Approach and other services

https://drtaylorday.com

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