When an ASD Partner Ruminates on Past Conversations: Three Strategies to Implement Today
In this article, Dr. Regan reviews information about conversational stickiness in autism relationships. This occurs when an ASD partner grab
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jun 8, 20203 min read
Autism and Relationships: Four Surprising Benefits of Written Communication
In this post, Dr. Regan discusses four significant advantages to written communication for the autistic. Keeping these benefits in mind will
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jun 4, 20203 min read
Dating on the Spectrum: The Pursuit of Connection
In this post, you will learn about the search for connection on the spectrum, and the diversity of relationships the ASD individual may atte
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Dr. Theresa Regan
May 13, 20203 min read
The Struggle of Emotional Recognition in Autism: Use this Simple Strategy to Improve Relationships
This post highlights the autistic struggle with emotion recognition. An improved understanding of the autistic experience will help dramatic
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Apr 18, 20204 min read
Why "Self-Advocacy" May Be Difficult for the Autistic, and How to Support Progress
In this post, you will learn why self-advocacy is neurologically difficult in the autism spectrum, and how to protect the ASD individual's n
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Mar 28, 20201 min read
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 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, 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 3, 20202 min read
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
Feb 18, 20202 min read
The Difference Between Introversion and Autism
The important difference between introversion and autism are described in this article by Dr. Regan.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 12, 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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 10, 20203 min read
Myth Busting: "He can't be autistic! He has friends."
Myths and facts about friendships on the autism spectrum.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 7, 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).
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 1, 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.
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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 27, 20201 min read
Autism and Relationships: Parallel Play in Adulthood
The autistic adult may still lean toward "parallel play" during activities with others.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 26, 20201 min read
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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 25, 20201 min read
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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Relationships and Autism: Cheering Others On
Learning to encourage others can be a great relationship skill to master in the autism spectrum.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 21, 20201 min read
Social with Autism: Give me a Role Please
Want to make the autistic individual feel comfortable during a gathering. Assign him a role.
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