177 | navigating medication conversations with your autistic child: insights from Dr. Stacy Greeter

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇Dr. Tay welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Stacy Greeter to discuss the complexities of explaining medication to autistic children. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a neurodiversity-affirming approach, focusing on informed consent, and fostering a healthy relationship with medication. Dr. Greeter shares personal experiences and tips on building trust, understanding unique responses to medications, and the critical role of autonomy in treatment. They also discuss the broader challenges within the medical profession and the importance of continual learning and flexibility for practitioners.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:54 Guest Introduction: Dr. Stacy Greeter01:26 Host Background and Podcast Purpose02:40 Challenges in Psychiatry and Neurodiversity05:19 Dr. Greeter's Personal Journey12:27 Medication and Autism: Key Insights18:12 Guiding Parents on Medication Conversations23:34 The Role of Medicine in Treatment24:08 Balancing Medicine and Personal Responsibility25:11 Addressing Anxiety with Medication25:58 Using Metaphors to Explain Medication26:46 The Importance of Patient Ownership27:18 The Impact of Beliefs on Medication Efficacy28:18 Parental Concerns and Positive Expectations29:29 Navigating Medication with Autonomy31:35 Building a Therapeutic Alliance34:26 Understanding Reluctance to Take Medication39:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement41:31 Resources and Closing Remarks   *note: PDA is discussed in this episode. it is a theorized profile often seen in a subset of autistic individuals and not a clinical diagnosis. however, it has been a helpful conceptualization for many parents to learn about how their child's brain is wired. our knowledge of PDA is currently unfolding and I do my best to share up-to-date, balanced information. to learn more about PDA, please listen to episode 110 RESOURCES⚡️inquire about Dr. Greeter’s services in FL and CO and sign up for her newsletter at stacygreetermd.com  ⚡️watch Dr. Greeter’s trainings on YouTube @stacygreetermd ⚡️ learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com ⚡️ continue learning from me and submit any questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tay