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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

Dr. Theresa Regan
May 21, 20202 min read
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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

Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 31, 20203 min read
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Autism: What the Diagnostic Manual Actually Says
What the diagnostic manual actually says including the supplementary material for autism diagnosis.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 2, 20203 min read
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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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 1, 20202 min read
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The Difference Between Introversion and Autism
The important difference between introversion and autism are described in this article by Dr. Regan.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 18, 20202 min read
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Myth Busting: "He can't be autistic! He has friends."
Myths and facts about friendships on the autism spectrum.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 10, 20203 min read
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Autism Misdiagnosis: Bipolar Disorder
Autism is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder because of emotional and behavioral dysregulation.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 6, 20202 min read
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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."

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 4, 20201 min read
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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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 28, 20202 min read
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What "Spectrum" Means to Me: Pattern is Important
Identification of patterns within autism characteristics for each diagnosed individual helps highlight why spectrum differences occur.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 20, 20202 min read
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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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 18, 20202 min read
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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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 17, 20202 min read
11,474 views


"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?

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 15, 20201 min read
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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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 14, 20203 min read
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Autism in Women: Mental Rituals
Women may display autistic characteristics differently. Dr. Regan discusses mental rituals as possible expressions.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 7, 20202 min read
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