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157 | A Kid’s Book about Neurodiversity: celebrating the 2nd edition release with Laura Petix @theotbutterfly
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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 Overview
01:55 Meet Laura Petix: The OT Butterfly
02:20 Laura's Journey and Neurodivergent Parenting
03:40 Understanding Neurodiversity and ADHD
05:54 Challenges in Getting a Diagnosis
15:01 Educating Neurotypical Kids About Neurodiversity
21:17 Understanding Autism and Family Care
21:48 Book Release and Publisher Transition
22:35 Importance of Pre-orders for Authors
24:21 Impact of the Book on Children and Classrooms
26:36 Key Concepts and Messages in the Book
30:42 Engaging Adults and Broader Audience
34:43 Final Thoughts and Resources
RESOURCES
⚡️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] >>
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