140 | creating more than toys: Solobo Toys' mission to support every child

In this episode, Dr. Tay speaks with Courtney Peebles, co-founder of Solobo Toys, which designs educational toys with neurodivergent children in mind. Courtney shares personal stories about her diagnoses, launching the company, and navigating a neurodiverse household. Courtney designs toys for all ability levels. They discuss how parents can select toys that promote children's learning and interests.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement

01:23 Meet Dr. Tay: Your Host

02:25 Courtney's Journey and Family Background

03:09 The Diagnosis Journey

09:41 Starting Solobo Toys

13:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Business

23:03 The Story Behind the Emotional Baggage Toy

23:55 Changing the Narrative in Parenting

24:52 Navigating Autism and Family Support

25:32 Self-Advocacy and Permission

26:58 Modeling Behavior for Kids

27:43 Challenging Unrealistic Expectations

28:22 Teaching Self-Advocacy Early

29:31 Creating a Safe Space at Home

32:50 Exploring and Setting Boundaries

36:11 Designing Inclusive Toys

41:53 Balancing Business and Accessibility

46:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

RESOURCES

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⚡️ follow @solobotoys on Instagram

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*please note: PDA is referenced in this episode. it is a theorized profile of autism and not a clinical diagnosis. however, it has been a helpful conceptualization for many parents to learn about how their child's brain is wired. our knowledge of PDA is currently unfolding and I do my best to share up-to-date, balanced information. to learn more about PDA, please listen to episode 110