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Apr 18, 2020
4 min

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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Knowing Versus Doing: Why You Won't Understand Autism Without Knowing the Difference

Dr. Theresa Regan

Apr 4, 2020
3 min

Knowing Versus Doing: Why You Won't Understand Autism Without Knowing the Difference

This post highlights the essential difference between knowing and doing. You will learn why understanding the difference is crucial to under

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How to Increase Motivation and Decrease Anxiety for the Autistic During COVID Isolation

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 19, 2020
2 min

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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When Special Interests Don't Match Ability Levels in Autism

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 11, 2020
2 min

When Special Interests Don't Match Ability Levels in Autism

When special interests fail to match ability levels in autism.Implications for career planning.

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Recognizing Mental Rigidity in Autism: 3 Strategies to Increase Flexibility and Enlarge Your World

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 5, 2020
2 min

Recognizing Mental Rigidity in Autism: 3 Strategies to Increase Flexibility and Enlarge Your World

The inflexibility of thoughts and behaviors in autism can make the individual's world small. Small shifts may help.

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Spring Cleaning: Helping the Autistic Individual Declutter and Clean

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 25, 2020
2 min

Spring Cleaning: Helping the Autistic Individual Declutter and Clean

Helping the autistic individual make headway with spring cleaning projects.

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Shift From Being a Police Officer to a Detective for More Success in Meeting Goals.

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 8, 2020
1 min

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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Become Empowered by Learning About Executive Function

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 5, 2020
2 min

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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A Long Way From Here To There: Goals That Are Too Big

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 2, 2020
1 min

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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"I'm great. I'm great. I'm not great": Crashing in Autism

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jan 22, 2020
2 min

"I'm great. I'm great. I'm not great": Crashing in Autism

Deficits in self-awareness can create a sudden crash for the autistic individual who goes from "great" to "exhausted."

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Fight Reactions in Autism: Strategies to Improve Communication and Calming

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jan 11, 2020
3 min

Fight Reactions in Autism: Strategies to Improve Communication and Calming

Fight reactions in autism are a sign of stress and being overwhelmed. Help the individual learn how to regain a sense of calm.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Avoidance of Driving

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jan 10, 2020
2 min

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Avoidance of Driving

Some individuals with autism have adequate reaction time to drive but show anxiety of avoidance of driving. Learn why.

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"He can do it when he wants to!" Misunderstanding inconsistent behavior. #autism #neurotypical

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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Autism and Organization: Too Much and Too Little

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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Sticky Thought in Autism: "Make Up Your Mind Day"

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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Working on New Year's Goals with the Autistic Adult? Try these three tips.

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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Autism in the Adult

Why "Self-Advocacy" May Be Difficult for the Autistic, and How to Support Progress

Knowing Versus Doing: Why You Won't Understand Autism Without Knowing the Difference

How to Increase Motivation and Decrease Anxiety for the Autistic During COVID Isolation

When Special Interests Don't Match Ability Levels in Autism

Recognizing Mental Rigidity in Autism: 3 Strategies to Increase Flexibility and Enlarge Your World

Spring Cleaning: Helping the Autistic Individual Declutter and Clean

Shift From Being a Police Officer to a Detective for More Success in Meeting Goals.

Become Empowered by Learning About Executive Function

A Long Way From Here To There: Goals That Are Too Big

"I'm great. I'm great. I'm not great": Crashing in Autism

Fight Reactions in Autism: Strategies to Improve Communication and Calming

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Avoidance of Driving

"He can do it when he wants to!" Misunderstanding inconsistent behavior. #autism #neurotypical

Autism and Organization: Too Much and Too Little

Sticky Thought in Autism: "Make Up Your Mind Day"

Working on New Year's Goals with the Autistic Adult? Try these three tips.