Autism and School Avoidance
Autism and School Non-attendance Various terms have been used to describe the frequent absences from school due to anxiety or feeling...
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Apr 18, 2020
- 4 min
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
- 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
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
You're Doing Great! : When Essential Supports for the Autistic Individual are Removed
Don't make the mistake of pulling away stabilizing layers of support when the autistic individual is doing well.
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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 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 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 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 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 15, 2019
- 3 min
Want to shift behavior in autism? Talk less!
Do you find yourself reminding, reasoning, and cajoling the individual on the autism again and again to get things done? Try something else!
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 14, 2019
- 1 min
Get Unstuck!
Individuals with autism often get stuck in daily life. They may struggle to start essential tasks. Get these quick tips to help get unstuck!
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 13, 2019
- 1 min
Independent Behavior in the Autism Spectrum
Get quick tips to help the ASD young adult improve independence for the most successful launch to college or independent living.
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