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Jun 24
3 min

When an ASD Partner Ruminates on Past Conversations: Three Strategies to Implement Today

In this article, Dr. Regan reviews information about conversational stickiness in autism relationships. This occurs when an ASD partner grab

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Autism and Relationships: Four Surprising Benefits of Written Communication

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jun 9
3 min

Autism and Relationships: Four Surprising Benefits of Written Communication

In this post, Dr. Regan discusses four significant advantages to written communication for the autistic. Keeping these benefits in mind will

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Dating on the Spectrum: The Pursuit of Connection

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jun 4
3 min

Dating on the Spectrum: The Pursuit of Connection

In this post, you will learn about the search for connection on the spectrum, and the diversity of relationships the ASD individual may atte

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The Struggle of Emotional Recognition in Autism: Use this Simple Strategy to Improve Relationships

Dr. Theresa Regan

May 14
3 min

The Struggle of Emotional Recognition in Autism: Use this Simple Strategy to Improve Relationships

This post highlights the autistic struggle with emotion recognition. An improved understanding of the autistic experience will help dramatic

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

Dr. Theresa Regan

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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Knowing Versus Doing: Why You Won't Understand Autism Without Knowing the Difference

Dr. Theresa Regan

Apr 4
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

Apr 2
1 min

Celebrating You on World Autism Day

In this post you will read a blessing for you on World Autism Day and an invitation to join a free online community on Dr. Regan's webpage.

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Unmasking Autism: The Question You Need to Ask to Reveal Hidden Characteristics

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 31
3 min

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

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Relationship Building on the Spectrum: "What do you Think?"

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 28
1 min

Relationship Building on the Spectrum: "What do you Think?"

In this post, you will read about a relationship skill that often takes a back seat within the autism spectrum. Asking this one question tod

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Autism and the Challenges of COVID-19 "Social Isolation"

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 15
2 min

Autism and the Challenges of COVID-19 "Social Isolation"

This post will identify the (perhaps ironic) difficulties COVID-19 social isolation protocols pose for the autistic and provide four suggest

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Adrenaline and Anxiety: Three simple ways you can help the autistic individual enjoy celebrations

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 14
3 min

Adrenaline and Anxiety: Three simple ways you can help the autistic individual enjoy celebrations

This post will help you understand how excitement resembles anxiety and will equip you with simple strategies tohelp the autistic feel calm.

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Let's Just Stop on the Way: The Challenge of Managing the Unexpected

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 10
1 min

Let's Just Stop on the Way: The Challenge of Managing the Unexpected

Why the "quick stop" while out in the community can set off a meltdown for the autistic individual.

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Recognizing Mental Rigidity in Autism: 3 Strategies to Increase Flexibility and Enlarge Your World

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 5
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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Moving from Isolated to Connected in ASD Couples with Children

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 3
2 min

Moving from Isolated to Connected in ASD Couples with Children

The complexity of children in an ASD relationship can lead to increased isolation and disconnect. Read three tips to stay connected.

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When "Sweetness" and "Passivity" Mask Social Difficulties in Autism

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 1
2 min

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.

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When People Are the Special Interest for the Autistic

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 29
2 min

When People Are the Special Interest for the Autistic

When the autistic's intense interest involves a fixation on people.

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Autism and Acting: A Role for Theater Participation

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 25
2 min

Autism and Acting: A Role for Theater Participation

Why theater participation for the autistic individual may be just the ticket.

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The Difference Between Introversion and Autism

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 18
2 min

The Difference Between Introversion and Autism

The important difference between introversion and autism are described in this article by Dr. Regan.

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What Tips the Scales in Autism Behaviors: The Quest to Find Balance

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 16
3 min

What Tips the Scales in Autism Behaviors: The Quest to Find Balance

When daily activities trigger emotional dysregulation in autism, attention to draining and filling activities can help identify a strategy.

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Autism and Relationships: What do you need?

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 12
1 min

Autism and Relationships: What do you need?

Sometimes we don't need to know what to do to support someone, we just need to ask. #socialtips for autistic adults.

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Autism in the Adult

When an ASD Partner Ruminates on Past Conversations: Three Strategies to Implement Today

Autism and Relationships: Four Surprising Benefits of Written Communication

Dating on the Spectrum: The Pursuit of Connection

The Struggle of Emotional Recognition in Autism: Use this Simple Strategy to Improve Relationships

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

Knowing Versus Doing: Why You Won't Understand Autism Without Knowing the Difference

Celebrating You on World Autism Day

Unmasking Autism: The Question You Need to Ask to Reveal Hidden Characteristics

Relationship Building on the Spectrum: "What do you Think?"

Autism and the Challenges of COVID-19 "Social Isolation"

Adrenaline and Anxiety: Three simple ways you can help the autistic individual enjoy celebrations

Let's Just Stop on the Way: The Challenge of Managing the Unexpected

Recognizing Mental Rigidity in Autism: 3 Strategies to Increase Flexibility and Enlarge Your World

Moving from Isolated to Connected in ASD Couples with Children

When "Sweetness" and "Passivity" Mask Social Difficulties in Autism

When People Are the Special Interest for the Autistic

Autism and Acting: A Role for Theater Participation

The Difference Between Introversion and Autism

What Tips the Scales in Autism Behaviors: The Quest to Find Balance

Autism and Relationships: What do you need?