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EVOLVE with Dr. Tay: the podcast for parents of autistic kidsautism education Author: Dr. Taylor Day
welcome to a parenting space actually designed for YOU! where you can get answers about navigating a life that includes autism. Im Dr. Tay, a licensed child psychologist specializing in autism and neuroaffirming care. I have supported 100s of autistic children and their families and have been in the autism field for over a decade. on this podcast, we focus on supporting your autistic child AND your whole family, including you! every topic is on the table, and your questions (which you can submit through my social media) inspire the episodes created. I share some of my personal stories growing up with a brother who was diagnosed at 23 months of age as well as feature other families' stories so you know you are not navigating this journey alone. this is a space for you to be SEEN. HEARD. SUPPORTED. and get reputable and reliable information about autism instead of searching Google endlessly for hours. I am so dang grateful that you are here. ***disclaimer: not clinical advice, for educational purposes only*** subscribe to this podcast by hitting the plus or follow button so you don't miss an episode. Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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203 | from shame to strategy: rethinking screen time with Ash Brandin
Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇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.in this episode:why screen time is morally neutral and why that mattershow video games can support executive functioning and skill buildingusing screen time as data about how your child’s brain workswhy some content is more dysregulating than otherspractical strategies for transitions off screenshow to scaffold digital safety over timetimestamps00:00 introduction and today’s topic: screen time and technology00:37 meet Ash Brandin02:47 Ash’s journey to educating parents on technology04:50 the importance of neutrality in technology use06:10 balancing screen time: practical tips and insights18:18 teaching technology skills: a lifelong approach22:40 the benefits of screen time for autistic children25:15 video games as accommodating environments27:22 observing and learning from kids’ screen time27:44 addressing hesitancy in using accommodations29:58 engaging with kids through screen time30:40 the importance of digital safety31:48 exploring the book’s structure and key concepts32:13 understanding access, behavior, and content in screen time36:28 strategies for managing screen time transitions40:04 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:Instagram → @the.dr.tayTikTok → @the.dr.tay
