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

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 18, 20202 min read
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Heavy Work in Autism: Becoming Grounded and Energized
Know an autistic individual who needs help getting energized, focused, motivated, or calmed? Try adding joint into to her daily activities.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 13, 20201 min read
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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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 12, 20201 min read
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Myth Busting: "He can't be autistic! He has friends."
Myths and facts about friendships on the autism spectrum.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 10, 20203 min read
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Autism Sensory Symptoms: "I can be loud but everyone else must be quiet!"
Why does the individual on the autism spectrum insist that others stay quiet even while he is being loud? Dr. Regan explains.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 9, 20201 min read
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Shift From Being a Police Officer to a Detective for More Success in Meeting Goals.
Want to help someone on the spectrum shift behavior and meet goals? Give up your police officer hat.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 8, 20201 min read
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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).

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 7, 20201 min read
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Autism Misdiagnosis: Bipolar Disorder
Autism is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder because of emotional and behavioral dysregulation.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 6, 20202 min read
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Become Empowered by Learning About Executive Function
An understanding of executive function is key to understanding personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as conditions like autism.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 5, 20202 min read
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Gift Giving in Autism
The 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 Regan
Feb 1, 20201 min read
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Autism Spectrum and the Fear of Being Misunderstood
Some in the autism spectrum describe intense fears about being misunderstood.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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When a Treadmill Isn't Enough: The Need for Vestibular Inputs
Some individuals on the autism spectrum (or with other sensory processing needs) seek movement input to feel calm and attentive.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 30, 20202 min read
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Autism and Memories: A Problem of Hashtags?
Does the brain in autism struggle to attach correct hashtags to data? Does it conclude something is #important that is #unimportant?

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 29, 20202 min read
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When a Smile Doesn't Mean Happy: The Confusing, Unpredictable Brain
When genetics and biology lead to a disconnect between nonverbal communication and verbal communication.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 28, 20202 min read
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Autism and Relationships: Parallel Play in Adulthood
The autistic adult may still lean toward "parallel play" during activities with others.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 27, 20201 min read
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The 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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 26, 20201 min read
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Autism and Interests: Fewer Personal Connections
Sometimes the interests of the individual on the autism spectrum lack the personal connections that are found for others.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 25, 20201 min read
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Under-Reactivity in Autism: Sensory Realm
Want to understand the individual characteristics of those on the spectrum? Consider over versus under reactivity in sensory areas.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 24, 20202 min read
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Relationships and Autism: Cheering Others On
Learning to encourage others can be a great relationship skill to master in the autism spectrum.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 23, 20201 min read
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"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."

Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 22, 20202 min read
423 views
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