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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jun 9, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jun 4, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- May 14, 2020
- 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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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
- Apr 4, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 31, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 28, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 15, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 14, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 10, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 5, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 3, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 1, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 29, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 25, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 18, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 16, 2020
- 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Feb 12, 2020
- 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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