Why "Self-Advocacy" May Be Difficult for the Autistic, and How to Support Progress
In this post, you will learn why self-advocacy is neurologically difficult in the autism spectrum, and how to protect the ASD individual's n
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Apr 4, 2020
- 3 min
Knowing Versus Doing: Why You Won't Understand Autism Without Knowing the Difference
This post highlights the essential difference between knowing and doing. You will learn why understanding the difference is crucial to under
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 19, 2020
- 2 min
How to Increase Motivation and Decrease Anxiety for the Autistic During COVID Isolation
In this post, you will learn how to use a daily schedule to create momentum and decrease anxiety in autism.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 11, 2020
- 2 min
When Special Interests Don't Match Ability Levels in Autism
When special interests fail to match ability levels in autism.Implications for career planning.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 5, 2020
- 2 min
Recognizing Mental Rigidity in Autism: 3 Strategies to Increase Flexibility and Enlarge Your World
The inflexibility of thoughts and behaviors in autism can make the individual's world small. Small shifts may help.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 25, 2020
- 2 min
Spring Cleaning: Helping the Autistic Individual Declutter and Clean
Helping the autistic individual make headway with spring cleaning projects.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 8, 2020
- 1 min
Shift From Being a Police Officer to a Detective for More Success in Meeting Goals.
Want to help someone on the spectrum shift behavior and meet goals? Give up your police officer hat.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 5, 2020
- 2 min
Become Empowered by Learning About Executive Function
An understanding of executive function is key to understanding personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as conditions like autism.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min
A Long Way From Here To There: Goals That Are Too Big
Sometimes there is a large gap between here and our goal because the goal is too big. Focus on realistic goals and plan with strategy.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 22, 2020
- 2 min
"I'm great. I'm great. I'm not great": Crashing in Autism
Deficits in self-awareness can create a sudden crash for the autistic individual who goes from "great" to "exhausted."
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 11, 2020
- 3 min
Fight Reactions in Autism: Strategies to Improve Communication and Calming
Fight reactions in autism are a sign of stress and being overwhelmed. Help the individual learn how to regain a sense of calm.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 10, 2020
- 2 min
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Avoidance of Driving
Some individuals with autism have adequate reaction time to drive but show anxiety of avoidance of driving. Learn why.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 4, 2020
- 1 min
"He can do it when he wants to!" Misunderstanding inconsistent behavior. #autism #neurotypical
Ever say, "She could do it if she wanted to!" Learn about neurologic behavioral patterns and what to say instead.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 1, 2020
- 3 min
Autism and Organization: Too Much and Too Little
Does your New Year's resolution include organization? Over- and under-organization can both be problems for the autistic individual.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 31, 2019
- 2 min
Sticky Thought in Autism: "Make Up Your Mind Day"
Autistic individuals can get stuck in thought and behavior patterns. Here are three tips to help them move forward with decisions.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 27, 2019
- 3 min
Working on New Year's Goals with the Autistic Adult? Try these three tips.
Want to know how to choose reachable goals for the adult in the autism spectrum? Read these 3 basic guidelines.
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