Great News: A Breakthrough in Autism Research that Validates a Diagnosis in Adulthood
Have you been denied assistance because your autism diagnosis was missed in childhood? If so, you're not alone. In this post, Dr. Regan prov
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 31, 2020
- 3 min
Unmasking Autism: The Question You Need to Ask to Reveal Hidden Characteristics
This post reveals the amazing truth that autism features can "hide in plain sight." Dr. Regan supplies the knowledge you need to unmask the
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 3, 2020
- 3 min
Autism: What the Diagnostic Manual Actually Says
What the diagnostic manual actually says including the supplementary material for autism diagnosis.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 1, 2020
- 2 min
When "Sweetness" and "Passivity" Mask Social Difficulties in Autism
How passivity in relationships can be interpreted as sweetness rather than a struggle with social connections in autism.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
The Difference Between Introversion and Autism
The important difference between introversion and autism are described in this article by Dr. Regan.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 10, 2020
- 3 min
Myth Busting: "He can't be autistic! He has friends."
Myths and facts about friendships on the autism spectrum.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
Autism Misdiagnosis: Bipolar Disorder
Autism is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder because of emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 4, 2020
- 1 min
I Do That Too, And I'm Not Autistic: A Response
A response to the comment "I do that too, and I'm not autistic."
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 28, 2020
- 2 min
When a Smile Doesn't Mean Happy: The Confusing, Unpredictable Brain
When genetics and biology lead to a disconnect between nonverbal communication and verbal communication.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 20, 2020
- 2 min
What "Spectrum" Means to Me: Pattern is Important
Identification of patterns within autism characteristics for each diagnosed individual helps highlight why spectrum differences occur.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 18, 2020
- 2 min
Collections and Hoarding in Autism
Individuals on the autism spectrum may have strong attachments to objects. In the adult, this may manifest through collections or hoarding.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 17, 2020
- 2 min
Autism Misdiagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder
The autism misdiagnosis crisis. Why autism isn't on the differential radar, and why this leads to inappropriate diagnoses in adults.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 15, 2020
- 1 min
"I guess we're all a little autistic": A Response
People say "I guess we're all a little autistic." Does the comment dismiss the challenges of those living with autism?
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 14, 2020
- 3 min
Missed Autism Diagnoses in Adults and Aged Adults: A Disservice to Multiple Generations
Generations of adults and aged adults are missing a correct diagnosis of autism, often carrying diagnostic labels that are incorrect.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 7, 2020
- 2 min
Autism in Women: Mental Rituals
Women may display autistic characteristics differently. Dr. Regan discusses mental rituals as possible expressions.
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