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Apr 18
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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When Special Interests Don't Match Ability Levels in Autism

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 11
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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You're Doing Great! : When Essential Supports for the Autistic Individual are Removed

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 26
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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Spring Cleaning: Helping the Autistic Individual Declutter and Clean

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 25
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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A Long Way From Here To There: Goals That Are Too Big

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 2
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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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Avoidance of Driving

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jan 10
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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Autism and Organization: Too Much and Too Little

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jan 1
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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Working on New Year's Goals with the Autistic Adult? Try these three tips.

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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Want to shift behavior in autism? Talk less!

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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Independent Behavior in the Autism Spectrum

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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Autism in the Adult

Why "Self-Advocacy" May Be Difficult for the Autistic, and How to Support Progress

When Special Interests Don't Match Ability Levels in Autism

You're Doing Great! : When Essential Supports for the Autistic Individual are Removed

Spring Cleaning: Helping the Autistic Individual Declutter and Clean

A Long Way From Here To There: Goals That Are Too Big

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Avoidance of Driving

Autism and Organization: Too Much and Too Little

Working on New Year's Goals with the Autistic Adult? Try these three tips.

Want to shift behavior in autism? Talk less!

Get Unstuck!

Independent Behavior in the Autism Spectrum