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Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care
by Thomas Ballantyne
A podcast by Neurosage Hub. This is a space for conversations with professionals working across the autism care ecosystem.
Episodes
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Beyond Defiance: Why Autistic Children Struggle with Authority
"Have you ever watched your child panic, shut down, or melt down when confronted by a teacher, a police officer, or even you? From the outside, it looks like defiance. But looking 'under the hood,' it’s a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. Today, Thomas shares a scary reality for special...
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Fast Food to Fuel: Foundational Diet Steps for Autism Support
"If your child currently refuses to eat anything but chicken nuggets and french fries, you are not alone. But what happens when we change the fuel we put into a developing nervous system? In this episode, we explore the profound impact of diet and nutrition on sensory regulation, and share...
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The Autism Waitlist Crisis: What to Do While You Wait
The Autism Waitlist Crisis: What to Do While You Wait Episode Summary:When waitlists for in-demand, advanced autism care stretch into months or even years, families are often left feeling helpless. In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Thomas Ballantyne sits down with Dr....
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The Hidden Stressors: Environmental Triggers, Diet, and Autism with Dr. Kyle Daigle
Episode Summary: In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, we sit down with Dr. Kyle Daigle, co-founder of Neurosage Hub, to explore the often-overlooked intersections between our environment, our physical health, and neurodevelopment. Inspired by his family's personal journey,...
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Why Disney Movies Trigger Meltdowns (And How to De-Stress the Autistic Brain)
Have you ever watched your child cover their ears and run out of the room during a movie, even when the scene wasn't scary? In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, we unpack the intense world of sensory processing and what is actually happening inside an overstimulated brain....
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The Surprising Connection Between Autism and Video Games
What if video games could do more than entertain? In this episode of Practitioner's Perspectives in Autism Care, Dr. Kyle shares the story of how a speech therapist sparked a question that would shape more than 13 years of research and development: "Could we use video games as a form of therapy?"...
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Their Whole Life Becomes Therapy” | Dr. Kyle Daigle on Autism Burnout & Family Overwhelm
⚠️ “Therapy, therapy, therapy…” At what point does a child finally get to just be a kid again? In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Thomas Ballantyne sits down with Dr. Kyle Daigle to discuss autism therapy fatigue, overwhelmed families, nervous system development, and the...
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What Parents Notice Before an Autism Diagnosis | Dr. Kyle Daigle on Early Signs, Sensory Issues & Parent Intuition
“Trust your intuition.” That may be one of the most important messages a parent can hear during the autism journey. In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Dr. Kyle Daigle joins me for an honest conversation about what parents often notice BEFORE a diagnosis ever happens. We...
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Why Early Identification Matters in Autism Care
Why does early identification matter in autism care? How early is “early”? Can support still help if a diagnosis happens later in childhood? And why are waitlists and access to care becoming such a challenge for families? In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Ashley Tamayo...
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Navigating School Support and IEPs in Autism Care
School support can feel overwhelming for families navigating autism. What is an IEP? Do you need a diagnosis to get one? How do schools, parents, and practitioners actually work together to support a child? In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Ashley Tamayo shares both her...
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Autism Assessments: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t)
When a parent first begins exploring autism, the amount of information online can feel overwhelming. What assessments actually matter? What is the difference between a screening and a formal diagnosis? And how do practitioners determine the most intentional path forward for a child? In this…
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What Progress Really Looks Like in Autism Care (It’s Not What You Expect)
What does progress actually look like in autism care? It’s not always obvious. It’s not always linear. And it rarely looks the same from one family to another. In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Ashley Tamayo shares a grounded perspective on how progress unfolds over…
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Guiding Families Between Visits: Where Progress Happens (Fix Therapy Gap)
What happens between therapy sessions matters more than most people realize. This episode explores how practitioners can support families outside of the clinic, where real-life application and progress take place. Intro: The hour in therapy matters. What happens between visits matters more. In…
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First Steps After an Autism Diagnosis (Don’t Skip the Fundamentals)
After an autism diagnosis, most families feel the urge to do everything… immediately. But that instinct can lead to overwhelm. What actually matters is where you start. In this episode: Why the first step after diagnosis is education The danger of trying to “jump ahead” too quickly How to avoid...
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What to Do When Parents Are in Denial About Autism
Denial is often one of the first responses when a parent is faced with the possibility of an autism diagnosis. It’s not resistance. It’s not refusal. It’s emotion. And how a practitioner responds in that moment can shape everything that comes next. In this episode: Why denial is a natural and...
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How to Tell a Parent Their Child May Be Autistic (The Hardest Conversation)
One of the most important and difficult moments in autism care is the conversation where a parent first hears that their child may be autistic. In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Ashley Tamayo shares what it means to navigate that moment with clarity, compassion, and...
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Choosing the Right Autism Practitioner Without the Overwhelm
When a parent begins to suspect autism, one of the first questions is: Where do I go, and who do I trust? In this episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Ashley Tamayo shares how families can approach finding the right practitioner without becoming overwhelmed. From word-of-mouth...
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Early Signs of Autism, What Parents, Practitioners, and Educators Should Look For
What are the early signs of autism, and how can parents recognize them without jumping to fear or conclusions? In this episode of the Neurosage Hub Podcast, host Justin Barton sits down with Ashley Tamayo, licensed clinical social worker and Director of Curriculum and Innovation at Neurosage Hub,...
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A podcast by Neurosage Hub. This is a space for conversations with professionals working across the autism care ecosystem.
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Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care is created and hosted by Thomas Ballantyne.
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