The School Year: Tips for Success for the Autistic Student
Return to school is a great time to teach students about balancing their life schedule based on what their nervous system needs. Here...
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Apr 30, 20204 min read
Keys to Understanding and Treating Stress-Related Seizures in Autism
In this article, you will read the good news that the individual with autism may process stress through physical expressions that look like
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Apr 27, 20203 min read
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 22, 20202 min read
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 20, 20202 min read
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
Apr 19, 20203 min read
Let's Bust the Myth that Autism Looks the Same Across the Lifespan!
In this post, you will learn how to bust the myth that autism characteristics never change. Because autism is a neurologic condition impacti
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 19, 20202 min read
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 15, 20202 min read
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 read
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 read
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 9, 20201 min read
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 read
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
Feb 26, 20201 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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 16, 20203 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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 13, 20201 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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 11, 20202 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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 6, 20202 min read
Autism Misdiagnosis: Bipolar Disorder
Autism is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder because of emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 5, 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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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 30, 20202 min read
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.
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