Autism and Eating Patterns: What You Need to Know
Many autistics have unusual eating patterns that lead to nutrition and health challenges. Learn why and read about what you can do.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 4, 2020
- 1 min
"He can do it when he wants to!" Misunderstanding inconsistent behavior. #autism #neurotypical
Ever say, "She could do it if she wanted to!" Learn about neurologic behavioral patterns and what to say instead.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 3, 2020
- 2 min
Social Multi-Tasking in Autism: A Juggling Act
Conversations involve social multi-tasking. Here are 4 tips to help the autistic individual attend to content during conversation.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 1, 2020
- 1 min
Autism and Temperature Awareness: Winter in Shorts
Does the autistic individual you know wear shorts in the winter? Learn about interoceptive awareness and its impact in autism.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Jan 1, 2020
- 3 min
Autism and Organization: Too Much and Too Little
Does your New Year's resolution include organization? Over- and under-organization can both be problems for the autistic individual.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 31, 2019
- 2 min
Sticky Thought in Autism: "Make Up Your Mind Day"
Autistic individuals can get stuck in thought and behavior patterns. Here are three tips to help them move forward with decisions.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 28, 2019
- 1 min
Autism Strategies: Calm Your Nervous System
Ever wonder why instruction to "calm down" or reasoning that "there is nothing to be stressed about" isn't effective for calming? Try this.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 27, 2019
- 3 min
Working on New Year's Goals with the Autistic Adult? Try these three tips.
Want to know how to choose reachable goals for the adult in the autism spectrum? Read these 3 basic guidelines.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 24, 2019
- 1 min
A letter of honor to those with autism and the ones who love them.
To those who suffer silently, I say you are brave and important. I see you in your hiding, and I hope you find support and understanding...
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 23, 2019
- 2 min
Your emotions overwhelm me! Tips for helping the autistic individual remain calm.
It is a myth that individuals on the autism spectrum have no feelings. In fact, a number of ASD individuals decribe "hyper-empathy" as if...
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 20, 2019
- 2 min
Autism does not equal Intellect! Don't confuse the two.
Many people confuse autism and intellect. Autism is a neurologic condition of behavior, and intellect is a neurologic function of...
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 19, 2019
- 3 min
Holiday stress in the autism spectrum -- Five tips to manage the season with more success.
Those with autism may rely on repetition and predictability to lend a sense of calm and groundedness. #Tips for calming at the holidays.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 16, 2019
- 2 min
Improving Relationships for Adults with Autism-- 3 Ways to Focus on the Other
Dr. Regan writes about relationship building skills for those in the autism spectrum. Three tips for focusing on the other person.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 15, 2019
- 3 min
Want to shift behavior in autism? Talk less!
Do you find yourself reminding, reasoning, and cajoling the individual on the autism again and again to get things done? Try something else!
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 14, 2019
- 1 min
Get Unstuck!
Individuals with autism often get stuck in daily life. They may struggle to start essential tasks. Get these quick tips to help get unstuck!
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Dr. Theresa Regan
- Dec 13, 2019
- 1 min
Independent Behavior in the Autism Spectrum
Get quick tips to help the ASD young adult improve independence for the most successful launch to college or independent living.
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