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, 20203 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, 20201 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 19, 20202 min
How to Increase Motivation and Decrease Anxiety for the Autistic During COVID Isolation
In this post, you will learn how to use a daily schedule to create momentum and decrease anxiety in autism.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 17, 20202 min
Autism in the Midst of COVID-19: How to Harness Special Interests for Purpose and Hope
In this post, the autistic individual will consider ways to divert their intense fixation from the novel COVID virus to an enjoyable and pur
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 15, 20202 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, 20202 min
Life With Autism During COVID-19: Strategies for Calming
This post will identify stressors specific to those on the autism spectrum and pathways toward more calm during unsettling times.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 14, 20203 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 11, 20202 min
When Special Interests Don't Match Ability Levels in Autism
When special interests fail to match ability levels in autism.Implications for career planning.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 9, 20201 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 7, 20203 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 5, 20202 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, 20202 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 2, 20203 min
Autism: What the Diagnostic Manual Actually Says
What the diagnostic manual actually says including the supplementary material for autism diagnosis.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 1, 20202 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, 20202 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 28, 20202 min
Savant Skills in Autism: How Common Are They?
Savant skills in autism: How common are they?
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 26, 20201 min
You're Doing Great! : When Essential Supports for the Autistic Individual are Removed
Don't make the mistake of pulling away stabilizing layers of support when the autistic individual is doing well.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 25, 20202 min
Spring Cleaning: Helping the Autistic Individual Declutter and Clean
Helping the autistic individual make headway with spring cleaning projects.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 25, 20202 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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