With 7 years of experience collaborating with healthcare professionals and family support organizations, Joann creates accessible, evidence-based content that helps parents feel confident making informed decisions for their children’s well-being.
As a mother of two children on the autism spectrum, she combines lived experience with practical insight to guide families through developmental and behavioral challenges. Her work focuses on making health information easy to understand, encouraging early support and intervention, and empowering caregivers to feel confident when partnering with clinicians and therapists throughout their child’s care journey.
Volunteer Work
• Rainbows for All Children
Courses & Licenses
• Introduction to Autism & Neurodiversity (Autism Society)
• Positive Parenting & Behavior Support (University of Washington, Online)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid
Our Editorial Process
Doctor Taller editorial team is dedicated to delivering science-based content that supports families navigating the mental and physical development of children and teens across various growth stages. Our rigorous process ensures that each piece of content is precise, concise, and compassionate, offering actionable guidance for your family’s health journey.
1. Accuracy and Relevance
We partner with trusted professionals, experienced writers, and skilled editors to integrate both expert knowledge and practical insights into every article. Each piece is rooted in current scientific research and authentic testimonials, thoughtfully addressing your concerns and questions.
2. Readability and Clarity
Our goal is to present complex scientific concepts in a simple, digestible format while crafting our work with respect, inclusivity, and sensitivity to diverse perspectives. We avoid biases, stereotypes, and stigmas, ensuring that our communication remains clear, accessible, and evidence-based, while striving to serve all families, irrespective of their health backgrounds.
3. Ethical Standards
Never intended to replace personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, our advisory board rigorously reviews all information to ensure it is impartial, thorough, and based on the latest research. We remain committed to delivering content that aligns with scientific and parenting values, empowering them to make well-informed health decisions.
4. Continuous Updates
Doctor Taller editorial team and advisory board continuously monitor and update articles to reflect the latest clinical guidelines, approvals, industry recalls, and reader feedback, ensuring that all information remains accurate and timely. We recognize the dynamic nature of health information and are dedicated to providing families with the most current and relevant resources.
