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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Theresa
I help individuals, couples, and families
thrive while living life on the autism spectrum
Autism in the Adult
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 13, 2020
- 2 min
Freeze Reactions in Autism: Recognize the Signs
Learn to recognize freeze reactions in the autistic adult. Often mistaken for medical events, these are signs of stress.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 12, 2020
- 2 min
Flight Reactions in Autism: Recognize the Quiet Suffering
Flight reactions in autism (leaving, hiding, quitting) are signs of suffering. Learn to recognize the signs and help the autistic individual
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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 8, 2020
- 1 min
Autism Strategies: Turn the Unexpected Into the Expected
Dealing with change and unexpected events can be very stressful for the autistic individual. Try this strategy to reduce anxiety.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 28, 2019
- 1 min
Autism Strategies: Calm Your Nervous System
Ever wonder why instruction to "calm down" or reasoning that "there is nothing to be stressed about" isn't effective for calming? Try this.
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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 23, 2019
- 2 min
Your emotions overwhelm me! Tips for helping the autistic individual remain calm.
It is a myth that individuals on the autism spectrum have no feelings. In fact, a number of ASD individuals decribe "hyper-empathy" as if...
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 19, 2019
- 3 min
Holiday stress in the autism spectrum -- Five tips to manage the season with more success.
Those with autism may rely on repetition and predictability to lend a sense of calm and groundedness. #Tips for calming at the holidays.
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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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