Mothers' Day: 3 Ways to Let it Be What it is This Year
Whether you are a mother or have a mother, Mother's Day is an annual homage to the women that nurture. In this post, Dr. Regan encourages yo
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
If You've Experienced Worsening of the Autistic Experience During Menopause, You are Not Alone!
Join Dr. Regan to learn about the vital topic of autism and menopause. You will understand areas of concern reported by women on the spectru
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
Experiences of Autistic Women During and After Pregnancy
In this post, you will read about how the experience and expression of autistic characteristics may change during and after pregnancy. For r
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Variations in the Experience and Expression of Autistic Characteristics During Menstruation
In this post, you will learn how females on the autism spectrum describe variations in autistic-related experiences just before and during t
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
Puberty & Autistic Behaviors: Changes in the Experience and Expression of Autism Across the Lifespan
In this post, you will read about changes in the experience and expression of autistic behaviors that may occur during puberty. In order to
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Mar 8, 2020
- 3 min
Planned Self-Care: Why "As Needed" Doesn't Cut It in Autism
Benefit of scheduled rather than "as needed" breaks and self-care in autism.
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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 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 7, 2020
- 1 min
Facilitated Social Interaction: Come With Me
Many autistic individuals prefer facilitated social interaction (where they have a guide to help them navigate the social environment).
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 31, 2020
- 2 min
Autism Spectrum and the Fear of Being Misunderstood
Some in the autism spectrum describe intense fears about being misunderstood.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 22, 2020
- 2 min
"I'm great. I'm great. I'm not great": Crashing in Autism
Deficits in self-awareness can create a sudden crash for the autistic individual who goes from "great" to "exhausted."
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 17, 2020
- 2 min
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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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 7, 2020
- 2 min
Autism in Women: Mental Rituals
Women may display autistic characteristics differently. Dr. Regan discusses mental rituals as possible expressions.
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