Theresa Regan, Ph.D., is a rare combination of adult neuropsychologist (specialist in brain-behavior relationships), parent of an amazing child on the autism spectrum, and certified autism specialist with the IBCCES. She is deeply grateful to bring validation, hope, and purpose to individuals and their families living on the autism spectrum. With this mission at its core, she founded and directs the OSF HealthCare Adult Diagnostic Autism Clinic in central Illinois. Her books include Understa ...
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The Lifespan of a Household: Dating (EP 64)
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Dr. Regan begins a new series about the lifespan of a relationship and/or household. This first episode focuses on dating relationships. The episode provides practical insights and strategies to help you make informed and intentional choices in your relationships, ensuring they are fulfilling and sustainable for both partners. Dr. Regan's Resources…
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Powerful Self-Care: Filling the Tank (EP 63)
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Join Dr. Regan for the final episode of the Powerful Self-Care Series. Rather than becoming the victim of an intense world, constantly in survival mode, learn strategies for self-care. This episode focuses on how to increase resilience in active and effective ways. Empowered Parenting Dr. Regan's Resources: Zur Institute courses for clinicians Unde…
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Powerful Self-Care: Reducing the Drain (EP 62)
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Join Dr. Regan for this second episode of the Powerful Self-Care Series. Rather than becoming the victim of an intense world, constantly in survival mode, learn strategies to become effective with self-care. This episode focuses on how to reduce draining inputs in order to budget your resilience. Explore Dr. Regan's new Learning and Equipping page …
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Powerful Self-Care: Awareness of the Internal (EP 61)
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Join Dr. Regan for this first episode of a new self-care series. Rather than becoming the victim of an intense world, constantly in survival mode, learn strategies to become powerful at self-care. The first step is self-awareness which can begin by noticing your fight, flight, freeze, and physical reactions to events and experiences. Explore Dr. Re…
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Communication Series: Using Communication to Tackle Tough Topics (EP 60)
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Join Dr. Regan for the third and final episode of the Communication Series. This episode highlights ways to communicate while talking about challenging topics. Explore Dr. Regan's new Learning and Equipping page and the specific course page for "Empowered Parenting." Dr. Regan's Resources: Zur Institute courses for clinicians Understanding Autism i…
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Communication Series: Using Communication to Strengthen Relationships (EP 59)
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Join Dr. Regan for the second episode in the Communication Series. This episode highlights ways to use communication to protect and grow relationships. Dr. Regan's Resources: Zur Institute courses for clinicians Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed Audiobook Book: Understanding Autistic Behaviors Autism in the Adult website homep…
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Communication Series: Steps Toward Better Connections (EP 58)
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Join Dr. Regan for the first episode of the new Communication Series. This first episode highlights moments of connection, such as talking in the car, going out on date night, and catching up with a friend. Tune in to hear what to avoid and what to focus on to enhance connection. Dr. Regan's Resources: Zur Institute courses for clinicians Understan…
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Executive Function Series: Sticking, Releasing, and Switching Gears (EP 57)
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In this third episode of the executive function series, Dr. Regan discusses sticking, releasing, and switching gears in everyday life. Related resources: Podcast Episode: Autism and "Just Right" Podcast Episode: Gaining Momentum for Activities Amazon: Time Timer (I don't receive any income from your purchase) Dr. Regan's Resources: Zur Institute co…
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Update and Links to Holiday Episodes (EP 56.5)
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The Holidays and Autism: Holding Fast and Letting Go Planning a Merry Holiday on the Autism SpectrumAv Theresa M Regan, Ph.D.
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Executive Function Series: Speed, Working Memory, and Sequencing (EP 56)
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In this second episode of the executive function series, Dr. Regan breaks down how speed, working memory, and sequencing impact daily life. I Love Lucy chocolate factory TV clip Executive Function Book Series by Dawson and Guare: Smart But Scattered (children's version) Smart But Scattered (Teen version) Smart But Scattered (adult version) Dr. Rega…
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Executive Function Series: EF, ADHD, and Autism (E 55)
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Do you understand what Executive Function (EF) refers to and why it is important? If you have EF difficulties, have you been diagnosed with ADHD? Do you wonder if you have a diagnosis of autism or if you should have a dual diagnosis of autism and ADHD? Dr. Regan breaks down the concepts and shares about the relationship between EF, ADHD, and autism…
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What Might That Look Like: A Decision Making Tool
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Have you ever struggled over whether to accept an invitation or opportunity? Should I say yes, or no? Join Dr. Regan as she discusses the importance of identifying goals and asking "what might that look like" before making a final decision. Previous podcast episodes mentioned: Attention Deficit Disorder and Autism: Similarities and Differences Dr. …
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Autism and Intentional Living: Expanding Special Interests
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Do you want to live with more intention to achieve your goals? In this 6th episode in a series on Intentional Living, Dr. Regan discusses ways to grow in areas of interest by expanding skills and using free or low cost methods of networking and introducing products or services to others. Previous podcast episodes mentioned: Shifting Autistic Charac…
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Autism and Intentional Living: Improving Household Culture
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Do you want to live with more intention to achieve your goals? In this 5th episode in a series on Intentional Living, Dr. Regan identifies ways to improve household interactions by attending to the needs of the group and establishing traditions and structured activities. Dr. Regan's Resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2…
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Autism and Intentional Living: Communicating and Connecting
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Do you want to live with more intention to achieve your goals? In this 4th episode in a series on Intentional Living, Dr. Regan identifies ways to use communication to create connection and help you achieve the life goals you aim for. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Talking About Autism podcast series The Science of Making Friends: book Better …
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Autism and Intentional Living: Using Sensory Inputs to Improve Regulation
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Want to live with more intention in order to achieve your goals? You may wish to start with steps to improve your core resilience so you can challenge yourself in other life areas. In this third episode in a series on intentional living, Dr. Regan identifies ways to improve resilience by using physical inputs to calm and center the nervous system. …
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Autism and Intentional Living: How to Make Goals and Achieve Them
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You may feel dissatisfaction or discomfort in some realm of life that you want to shift. But where to start and how to succeed? In this second episode in a series on intentional living, Dr. Regan identifies ways to create steps toward a goal, identify strategies, and monitor success. As referenced in the current episode: First Episode in Momentum f…
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Autism and Intentional Living: Goals and Growth
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You may feel dissatisfaction or discomfort in some realm of life that you want to shift. But where to start and how to succeed? In this first episode in a series on intentional living, Dr. Regan identifies ways to plan the foundation of change so that you experience growth without becoming overwhelmed. As referenced in the current episode: adultand…
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Neurodiversity: Making Space for Complexity
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Join Dr. Regan for this episode on the neurodiversity movement, autism affirming services, and the importance of allowing for complexity in our understanding of autism. Dr. Regan's online presentations with Zur Institute March, 2023: Is my Client on the Spectrum? Dispelling Myths About Autism Diagnoses Autism Assessment: The Seven Diagnostic Criter…
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Autism and ”Just Right”: The Quest for Balance
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Join Dr. Regan for this episode on the quest for balance on the autism spectrum. Whether it's emotional regulation, attention, sleep, social interactions, task initiation, finances and more, finding the "just right" state is difficult for many on the spectrum. Book: The Science of Making Friends Dr. Regan's Resources Course for Clinicians - Interve…
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The Holidays and Autism: Holding Fast and Letting Go
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Join Dr. Regan for this episode on neurodiversity and holiday celebrations. Sometimes the most memorable moments come from holding tightly to our foundations and releasing other things that don't fit our season of life or individual needs. Planning a Merry Holiday on the Autism Spectrum, podcast episode 2020 Dr. Regan's Resources Course for Clinici…
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Autism and Misdiagnosis: Anxiety, Trauma, and OCD
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Join Dr. Regan for the final episode in this series on autism misdiagnosis. This episode focuses on anxiety-related conditions and when their diagnosis may mean that autism is never considered. Wrapping up this series, Dr. Regan also discusses that after all assessments are concluded, there will be instances when no diagnosis of autism can or shoul…
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Autism and Misdiagnosis: Bipolar and Depression
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Join Dr. Regan for the third in this series on autism misdiagnosis. This episode focuses on the misdiagnosis of mood conditions for the autistic individual. Specifically bipolar disorder and depression are reviewed. Exhaustion in Autism: Balancing Momentum for Daily Activities Recognizing Dysregulation on the Autism Spectrum: Fight, Flight, Freeze …
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Autism and Misdiagnosis: Personality Disorders
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Join Dr. Regan for the second in this series on autism misdiagnosis. This episode focuses on how often and why autism may be misdiagnosed as a personality disorder. Although there are 10 personality disorders outlined in the DSM-5, Dr. Regan focuses on two in this episode: borderline personality and narcissistic personality. Netherlands study of ov…
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Autism and Misdiagnosis: Foundational Knowledge
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Join Dr. Regan for the first in a series on autism misdiagnosis. This episode focuses on why autism is misdiagnosed and how we can do better. Dr. Regan's Resources New Course for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered, Connect with Others, and Engage in Life New Course for Clinicians: ASD Differential Diagnoses and Asso…
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What is Spectrum?: The Importance of Pattern
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Join Dr. Regan for an episode about what "spectrum" means and why the pattern of neurologic characteristics in each individual is so important to understand. Dr. Regan's Resources New Course for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered, Connect with Others, and Engage in Life New Course for Clinicians: ASD Differential Di…
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Q and A episode 2: Your Questions Answered
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Join Dr. Regan for the second Q and A episode in which she answers listener questions related to CBT therapy, parenting, autism in the workplace, non epileptic seizures, and exercise goals Topics covered in this episode -- askjan.org Workplace Accommodations Time Timers. Link to physical timer here or you can search app stores for Time Timers Regan…
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Q and A Episode: Autism and the Physical Body
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Join Dr. Regan for an episode in which she answers listener questions related to autism and the physical body. Topics include genetics, brain pathways and neurology, nature versus nurture, medications, and nutrition/diet. Genetics and Autism article Neurogenetics: Smith-Magenis Syndrome Autism and Medication review Dr. Regan's Resources New Course …
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Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: The Impact of Aging
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Join Dr. Regan for the final episode in this series about how autistic characteristics may shift across the lifespan. This episode focuses on the life season of aging, including year 50 and beyond. Recognizing Dysregulation on the Autism Spectrum Gaining Momentum for Daily Activities Email questions for Q and A podcast episode with Dr. Regan to adu…
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Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: The Experience of Women
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Join Dr. Regan for the third episode in this series about how autistic characteristics may shift across the lifespan. This episode focuses on the life seasons of women, including monthly cycles, pregnancy, and menopause. Tune in next time for the final episode in the series which will focus on autism and aging. You may also enjoy the episode: Autis…
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Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: Adolescence
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Join Dr. Regan for the second episode in this series about how autistic characteristics may shift across the lifespan. This episode focuses on the life season of adolescence. Stay tuned for the next episodes in the series to hear about hormonal shifts in women and autism in the aging adult (50's and beyond). Recognizing Dysregulation on the Autism …
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Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: Foundational Knowledge
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Join Dr. Regan for the first episode in her new series about how autistic characteristics may shift across the lifespan. This episode focuses on why this happens (i.e., changes in the individual and the environment). Stay tuned for the next episodes in the series to hear about changes during adolescence, hormonal shifts in women, and aging (50's an…
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Talking About Autism: Characteristics in Others
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Join Dr. Regan for the final episode of the series "Talking About Autism." This episode focuses on how talk to others when you see autistic characteristics in them. New Course for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered, Connect with Others, and Engage in Life New Course for Clinicians: ASD Differential Diagnoses and Ass…
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Talking About Autism: Navigating Emotional Atmospheres
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Join Dr. Regan for the second episode of the series "Talking About Autism." This episode focuses on how the thoughtful navigation of emotions during conversations about autism can create space and freedom for more discussions. New Course for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered, Connect with Others, and Engage in Life…
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Talking About Autism: Personal Journeys
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Join Dr. Regan for this first episode of the new series "Talking About Autism." This episode focuses on talking about autism when you are on a journey toward diagnosis and after you have received a diagnosis. New Course for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered, Connect with Others, and Engage in Life New Course for Cl…
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Recognizing Attempts at Regulation on the Autism Spectrum
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Join Dr. Regan for the final episode of a four part series on regulation and dysregulation on the autism spectrum. This episode focuses on recognizing when an individual is attempting to regulate and using this information to partner toward the best outcome. New Course for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered, Connect…
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Recovering from Dysregulation on the Autism Spectrum
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Join Dr. Regan for the third episode of a four part series on regulation and dysregulation on the autism spectrum. This episode focuses on strategies for recovering from dysregulated states. As referenced in the podcast: Exhaustion in Autism: Balancing Momentum for Daily Activities Gaining Momentum for Activities: Shifting from Sluggish to Active K…
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Reducing Dysregulation on the Autism Spectrum
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Join Dr. Regan for the second episode of a four part series on regulation and dysregulation on the autism spectrum. This episode focuses on three strategies to help reduce the frequency and intensity of dysregulation episodes for the autistic individual. Zur Institute webinar Feb 2022: ASD Interventions Across the Lifespan Dr. Regan's Resources Boo…
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Recognizing Dysregulation on the Autism Spectrum: Fight, Flight, Freeze
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Individuals on the spectrum who are going through a season of struggle often describe episodes of dysregulation (not feeling centered in their alertness, attention, or emotions). Join Dr. Regan for this first episode in a 4 part series on dysregulation to learn how to recognize a dysregulated state and why these states are often misinterpreted or m…
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Planning a Merry Holiday on the Autism Spectrum
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Take a moment to listen again to this holiday episode originally published in 2020. Celebrations may be draining or overwhelming to the individual on the spectrum. A little advanced awareness and planning can make a big difference! Enjoy ~ Dr. Regan's Resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed Audiobook Book: Understand…
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Autism is found at higher than expected rates in those with eating disorders or problematic eating patterns. Join Dr. Regan to hear about this link and why it is important to understand. article: Autism Spectrum Disorders in Eating Disorder Populations. A Systematic Review Dr. Regan's Resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults,…
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Guilt and Worry in Relationships: Four Strategies Toward Freedom
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In this episode, hear why repetitive fears about social interactions may chase the autistic individual and learn four strategies for escaping those worries. Dr. Regan's Resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed Audiobook Book: Understanding Autistic Behaviors Autism in the Adult website Resources for Clinicians…
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Keeping Momentum for Activities on the Autism Spectrum
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Individuals on the spectrum may have more difficulty than others finding and staying in a "just right" state for activities and tasks. Join Dr. Regan to hear recommendations for keeping momentum without crashing into an exhausted state. Related Resources Dr. Regan's videos on using sensory input for regulation Dr. Regan's Resources The Understandin…
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Gaining Momentum for Activities: Shifting from Sluggish to Active
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Individuals on the spectrum may have more difficulty than others shifting from a stopped state (exhausted, "lazy," sluggish) to a "just right" active state for daily activities. Join Dr. Regan to hear three recommendations for getting past the stuck state. Related Resources Dr. Regan's videos on using sensory input for regulation The Vestibular Sys…
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Exhaustion in Autism: Balancing Momentum for Daily Activities
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Resiliency for daily life can be a difficult state to achieve on the autism spectrum. Individuals may struggle to gain momentum for tasks while still finding the recovery time they need to avoid coming to a complete stop. Join Dr. Regan to understand why this occurs, and look for the next episode to cover strategies for balance. Dr. Regan's resourc…
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Neurodiversity in Relationships: Making Differences Work
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One of the most requested podcast topics relates to neuro diversity in relationships: family units, couples, friendships, and partnerships. Dr. Regan discusses how to understand behavior and communication, acknowledge differences, and work toward unity. Dr. Regan's resources The Understanding Autism book series (paperback, hardback, ebook) Audioboo…
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Females on the spectrum are more often missing a correct diagnosis than their male counterparts. Join Dr. Regan in learning why this occurs and how to recognize autistic characteristics in women across the lifespan. Also check out this link for a live, interactive webinar she will be hosting through Zur Institute on this important topic on August 1…
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Shifting Behavior: Achieve Better Outcomes with a Detective Mindset
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Ever been stuck in a loop of discussions about how someone else should change their behavior? Whether on the spectrum or neurotypical, your biggest success will come from a shift in mindset from policing to detecting and strategizing. This concept and others are discussed in Dr. Regan's book about understanding autistic behaviors and working toward…
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Abuse, Neglect, and Relational Pain on the Autism Spectrum
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Individuals on the autism spectrum are at risk for abuse and relational pain. Join Dr. Regan as she discusses the importance of diagnosing trauma conditions and/or autism correctly. She also reviews some contributing factors to relational pain and abuse in social situations for those on the spectrum. Dr. Regan's resources The Understanding Autism b…
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Social Multi-tasking: Living Life on the Spectrum Within a Family Unit
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An ASD partner may be very attentive during a dating relationship but struggle in the context of family life with children. Join Dr. Regan as she talks about why this disconnect may occur and offers tips for connecting in a complex family environment. Dr. Regan's resources The Understanding Autism book series Audiobook Autism in the Adult website…
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