Dr. Theresa Regana day ago3 minUnmasking Autism: The Question You Need to Ask to Reveal Hidden CharacteristicsThis post reveals the amazing truth that autism features can "hide in plain sight." Dr. Regan supplies the knowledge you need to unmask the
Dr. Theresa Regan4 days ago1 minRelationship 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
Dr. Theresa ReganMar 152 minAutism 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
Dr. Theresa ReganMar 143 minAdrenaline and Anxiety: Three simple ways you can help the autistic individual enjoy celebrationsThis post will help you understand how excitement resembles anxiety and will equip you with simple strategies tohelp the autistic feel calm.
Dr. Theresa ReganMar 101 minLet's Just Stop on the Way: The Challenge of Managing the UnexpectedWhy the "quick stop" while out in the community can set off a meltdown for the autistic individual.
Dr. Theresa ReganMar 52 minRecognizing Mental Rigidity in Autism: 3 Strategies to Increase Flexibility and Enlarge Your WorldThe inflexibility of thoughts and behaviors in autism can make the individual's world small. Small shifts may help.
Dr. Theresa ReganMar 32 minMoving from Isolated to Connected in ASD Couples with ChildrenThe complexity of children in an ASD relationship can lead to increased isolation and disconnect. Read three tips to stay connected.
Dr. Theresa ReganMar 12 minWhen "Sweetness" and "Passivity" Mask Social Difficulties in AutismHow passivity in relationships can be interpreted as sweetness rather than a struggle with social connections in autism.
Dr. Theresa ReganFeb 292 minWhen People Are the Special Interest for the AutisticWhen the autistic's intense interest involves a fixation on people.
Dr. Theresa ReganFeb 252 minAutism and Acting: A Role for Theater Participation Why theater participation for the autistic individual may be just the ticket.
Dr. Theresa ReganFeb 182 minThe Difference Between Introversion and AutismThe important difference between introversion and autism are described in this article by Dr. Regan.
Dr. Theresa ReganFeb 163 minWhat Tips the Scales in Autism Behaviors: The Quest to Find BalanceWhen daily activities trigger emotional dysregulation in autism, attention to draining and filling activities can help identify a strategy.
Dr. Theresa ReganFeb 121 minAutism 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.
Dr. Theresa ReganFeb 103 minMyth Busting: "He can't be autistic! He has friends."Myths and facts about friendships on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Theresa ReganFeb 71 minFacilitated Social Interaction: Come With MeMany autistic individuals prefer facilitated social interaction (where they have a guide to help them navigate the social environment).
Dr. Theresa ReganFeb 11 minGift Giving in AutismThe autistic individual may fail to give to others. When she does, she may struggle to match the gift to the occasion and the receiver.
Dr. Theresa ReganJan 312 minAutism Spectrum and the Fear of Being MisunderstoodSome in the autism spectrum describe intense fears about being misunderstood.
Dr. Theresa ReganJan 282 minWhen a Smile Doesn't Mean Happy: The Confusing, Unpredictable BrainWhen genetics and biology lead to a disconnect between nonverbal communication and verbal communication.
Dr. Theresa ReganJan 271 minAutism and Relationships: Parallel Play in AdulthoodThe autistic adult may still lean toward "parallel play" during activities with others.
Dr. Theresa ReganJan 261 minThe Messiness of Relationships: "I didn't expect this"Relationships are difficult to understand and maintain for everyone. For the autistic individual, connections feel even more confusing.
