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Savant Skills in Autism: How Common Are They?
Savant skills in autism: How common are they?

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 28, 20202 min read


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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 26, 20201 min read


Spring Cleaning: Helping the Autistic Individual Declutter and Clean
Helping the autistic individual make headway with spring cleaning projects.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 25, 20202 min read


Autism and Acting: A Role for Theater Participation
Why theater participation for the autistic individual may be just the ticket.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 25, 20202 min read


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


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.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 16, 20203 min read


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


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


Again, Again, Again: Repetition in Autism
In autism, the brain can get in repetitive loops with certain thoughts and behaviors. The repetition itself often feels soothing.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 11, 20202 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


I Do That Too, And I'm Not Autistic: A Response
A response to the comment "I do that too, and I'm not autistic."

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 4, 20201 min read


Rejection When You're Doing Well: Can We Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice?
Ever feel rejected by your tribe if you start to overcome some of your past struggles and enter a season of growth or healing?

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 3, 20201 min read


A Long Way From Here To There: Goals That Are Too Big
Sometimes there is a large gap between here and our goal because the goal is too big. Focus on realistic goals and plan with strategy.

Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 2, 20201 min read


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


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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