In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn sits down with Dr. Taylor Day, a licensed psychologist specializing in neurodivergent affirming care for autistic children and their families.  Her passion for child psychology and her focus on autism is tied to her own personal experience growing up with a brother who was diagnosed at 23 months of age. Dr. Tay and Brittyn discuss the importance of early diagnosis and therapeutic support, with Dr. Tay sharing insights on autism diagnosis for children as young as 14 months old. They touch on PDA (Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) and its impact on children, as well as how you can advocate for your child's needs when talking with pediatricians and other medical professionals. Throughout the episode, Dr. Tay emphasizes the importance of parent advocacy and provides guidance on navigating the diagnostic process.  CLICK HERE to download Dr. Tay’s Free PDA Support Guide! Follow Dr. Tay on: Instagram: @the.dr.tay  TikTok: the.dr.tay CLICK HERE to listen to Dr. Tay's podcast, Evolve with Dr. Tay! Learn more on Dr. Tay's website: https://drtaylorday.com/