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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 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 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 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 9, 20201 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.
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 8, 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.
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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 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
Feb 4, 20201 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."
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 3, 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?
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Feb 2, 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.
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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 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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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 29, 20202 min read
Autism and Memories: A Problem of Hashtags?
Does the brain in autism struggle to attach correct hashtags to data? Does it conclude something is #important that is #unimportant?
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Dr. Theresa Regan
Jan 28, 20202 min read
When a Smile Doesn't Mean Happy: The Confusing, Unpredictable Brain
When genetics and biology lead to a disconnect between nonverbal communication and verbal communication.
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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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