“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 needs parents, and Dr. Kyle...

“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 real-world stories of how families...

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. Kyle to discuss how parents can take immediate, proactive steps...

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, Dr. Kyle discusses his transition from working with professional athletes to dedicating his career...

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. We explore the phenomenon of...

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?” The conversation explores...

⚠️ “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 growing need for better collaboration between practitioners. Dr....

“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 discuss: • early developmental signs •...

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 shares insights on developmental milestones, neuroplasticity, treatment...

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 professional and personal perspective as a practitioner...