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 episode of Practitioner Perspectives in Autism Care, Ashley Tamayo breaks...

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 time. From communication milestones to behavioral shifts,...

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 this episode: Why progress doesn’t stop when the session ends How practitioners...

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 overwhelm in the early stages...

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...