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Apr 30, 2020
4 min

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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If You've Experienced Worsening of the Autistic Experience During Menopause, You are Not Alone!

Dr. Theresa Regan

Apr 27, 2020
3 min

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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Variations in the Experience and Expression of Autistic Characteristics During Menstruation

Dr. Theresa Regan

Apr 22, 2020
2 min

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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Puberty & Autistic Behaviors: Changes in the Experience and Expression of Autism Across the Lifespan

Dr. Theresa Regan

Apr 21, 2020
2 min

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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Let's Bust the Myth that Autism Looks the Same Across the Lifespan!

Dr. Theresa Regan

Apr 19, 2020
3 min

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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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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Autism and the Challenges of COVID-19 "Social Isolation"

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 15, 2020
2 min

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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Life With Autism During COVID-19: Strategies for Calming

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 14, 2020
2 min

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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Adrenaline and Anxiety: Three simple ways you can help the autistic individual enjoy celebrations

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 14, 2020
3 min

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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Let's Just Stop on the Way: The Challenge of Managing the Unexpected

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 10, 2020
1 min

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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Planned Self-Care: Why "As Needed" Doesn't Cut It in Autism

Dr. Theresa Regan

Mar 8, 2020
3 min

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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You're Doing Great! : When Essential Supports for the Autistic Individual are Removed

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 26, 2020
1 min

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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What Tips the Scales in Autism Behaviors: The Quest to Find Balance

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 16, 2020
3 min

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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Heavy Work in Autism: Becoming Grounded and Energized

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 13, 2020
1 min

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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Again, Again, Again: Repetition in Autism

Dr. Theresa Regan

Feb 11, 2020
2 min

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, 2020
2 min

Autism Misdiagnosis: Bipolar Disorder

Autism is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder because of emotional and behavioral dysregulation.

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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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Autism Spectrum and the Fear of Being Misunderstood

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jan 31, 2020
2 min

Autism Spectrum and the Fear of Being Misunderstood

Some in the autism spectrum describe intense fears about being misunderstood.

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When a Treadmill Isn't Enough: The Need for Vestibular Inputs

Dr. Theresa Regan

Jan 30, 2020
2 min

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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"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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Autism in the Adult

Keys to Understanding and Treating Stress-Related Seizures in Autism

If You've Experienced Worsening of the Autistic Experience During Menopause, You are Not Alone!

Variations in the Experience and Expression of Autistic Characteristics During Menstruation

Puberty & Autistic Behaviors: Changes in the Experience and Expression of Autism Across the Lifespan

Let's Bust the Myth that Autism Looks the Same Across the Lifespan!

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

Autism and the Challenges of COVID-19 "Social Isolation"

Life With Autism During COVID-19: Strategies for Calming

Adrenaline and Anxiety: Three simple ways you can help the autistic individual enjoy celebrations

Let's Just Stop on the Way: The Challenge of Managing the Unexpected

Planned Self-Care: Why "As Needed" Doesn't Cut It in Autism

You're Doing Great! : When Essential Supports for the Autistic Individual are Removed

What Tips the Scales in Autism Behaviors: The Quest to Find Balance

Heavy Work in Autism: Becoming Grounded and Energized

Again, Again, Again: Repetition in Autism

Autism Misdiagnosis: Bipolar Disorder

Become Empowered by Learning About Executive Function

Autism Spectrum and the Fear of Being Misunderstood

When a Treadmill Isn't Enough: The Need for Vestibular Inputs

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