157 | A Kid’s Book about Neurodiversity: celebrating the 2nd edition release with Laura Petix @theotbutterfly

EVOLVE with Dr. Tay: the podcast for parents of autistic kids - En podcast af Dr. Taylor Day - Onsdage

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇Dr. Tay, a licensed child psychologist specializing in neurodiversity affirming care, interviews Laura Petix @theotbutterfly about her children's book on neurodiversity. They discuss how to help children understand their autistic brain and neurodivergent traits, Laura's inspiration for writing the book, and her background as a pediatric occupational therapist. The conversation covers Laura's journey as a neurodivergent parent, the importance of educating neurotypical children about neurodiversity, and how her book aims to normalize differences in behaviors and learning styles in classrooms and at home.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:55 Meet Laura Petix: The OT Butterfly02:20 Laura's Journey and Neurodivergent Parenting03:40 Understanding Neurodiversity and ADHD05:54 Challenges in Getting a Diagnosis15:01 Educating Neurotypical Kids About Neurodiversity21:17 Understanding Autism and Family Care21:48 Book Release and Publisher Transition22:35 Importance of Pre-orders for Authors24:21 Impact of the Book on Children and Classrooms26:36 Key Concepts and Messages in the Book30:42 Engaging Adults and Broader Audience34:43 Final Thoughts and ResourcesRESOURCES⚡️PRE-ORDER her book here before March 4, 2025 (same link works to purchase the book after that date)⚡️ FOLLOW Laura on Instagram and learn about her other resources ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tayLinkedIn @the-dr-tay

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