Autism Spectrum: The Benefits of Written Communication
Communicating through technology may have a bad rap. But in the autism spectrum, there are times when emails and texts can enhance social-emotional exchange and strengthen relationships. Join Dr. Reg...
14 Nov 202017min
Autism Spectrum: The Challenges of Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is an often-used term in higher levels of education, community agencies, and medical settings. It describes the commitment to encourage students, clients, and patients to take an active ...
28 Okt 202017min
Grief Reactions in the Autism Spectrum: Recognizing Signs and Providing Support
Grief reactions can look different for the individual on the autism spectrum than for the neurotypical. Join Dr. Regan to learn how to detect signs of grief in the ASD individual, and how to provide s...
10 Okt 202023min
Autism Diagnosis: A Vital Step Toward Best Outcomes
For those on the autism spectrum, a diagnosis clarifies which of their characteristics are brain-based. This understanding breaks the cycle of relying on repetition, reasoning, and will-power to "do b...
27 Sep 202014min
Name that Emotion: Difficulty Decoding Emotions on the Spectrum
Although many on the spectrum describe sensitivity to emotional atmospheres, the ability to detect specific emotions, understand what triggered the feelings, and identify how to shift emotional states...
13 Sep 202020min
Autism and Truth-Telling: Four Strategies for Protecting Relationships without Lying
Many individuals on the spectrum feel a deep commitment to facts and truth. This passion can lead to problems when also trying to navigate the relational aspects of a conversation. In this podcast, yo...
6 Sep 202017min
My Son Shuts Down When I'm Talking To Him: Listener Request
Dr. Regan answers a listener's questions about communication with her adult son on the spectrum. Have you ever wanted to have better exchanges with someone you know on the spectrum? Or perhaps you're ...
30 Aug 202023min
Missed Diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum: The Parable of the Elephant
Estimates indicate that about 25% of school children on the autism spectrum are missing a correct diagnosis, and over 90% of adults on the spectrum remain unidentified. In this podcast, Dr. Regan bust...
29 Aug 202020min
