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 complex emotional response The...

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 responsibility. This is not just about delivering...

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 recommendations to school and primary care referrals, to...

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, to explore what early indicators of autism...