Neuro-affirming Care PDA Taylor Day

EPISODE 111
On Neuro-affirming Care
and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) –
A Discussion with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Taylor Day

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Show Notes

Neuro-affirming care and the clinical profile of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) are two critical issues that have risen to forefront of autism services and supports for individuals and families. In this lively and deeply informative discussion, Dr. Taylor Day speaks with Barry and Dave about how she understands and addresses these important areas in her clinical practice.

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TAYLOR DAY

Dr. Taylor Day is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuro-affirming care for autistic children and their families, including very early diagnosis and early intervention. She has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the CEO and founder of Dr. Tay Concierge Clinical Care. Her practice integrates The Whole Family Approach, a process she created utilizing evidence-informed principles after seeing a gap in autism care. Her passion for child psychology and her focus on autism is in many ways tied to her own personal experience growing up with a brother who was diagnosed at 23 months of age.

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…and Continue the Discussion

Do you have a book or podcast club? If so, you may use this discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about this episode.

1) How does Taylor define neuro-affirming care? Please provide some examples. Have you experienced neuro-affirming for yourself or a family member?

2) Why does Taylor emphasize a “Whole Family Approach” in her work? Have you experienced approaches that address issues from such an approach that is family-centered?

3)  What is your understanding of PDA? If you have had direct experience with a person who has a PDA profile, what are your takeaways about the support strategies that Taylor discusses?

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Music

Matt Savage, courtesy of Savage Records

Matt Savage is an autistic jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. Matt has collaborated with jazz greats like Chick Corea, the Ellington All Stars, Chaka Khan, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Watson, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Jason Moran, Arturo O’Farrill, John Pizzarelli, Joshua Redman, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jon Faddis, Jerry Bergonzi. Donny McCaslin, and more. He has recorded more than a dozen records and graciously contributes the music for Uniquely Human.

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