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 Diagnoses and Associated Characteristics Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed Audiobook Book: Understanding Autistic...

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 blog post on non-epileptic seizures Virtual Fitness Challenges Dysregulation podcast series, episode 1 Momentum for Activities podcast...

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 for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered, Connect with Others, and Engage in Life New Course for...

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 [email protected] Executive function book series (choose the book with the age range you are interested in): Smart But...

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: Autism in Women Published Articles for Additional Reading: “Life is Much More Difficult to Manage During Periods”: Autistic Experiences of...

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 Spectrum: Fight, Flight, Freeze   Dr. Regan's Resources New Course for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered,...

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 and beyond).    Dr. Regan's Resources New Course for Clinicians - Interventions in Autism: Helping Clients Stay Centered, Connect with Others, and...

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 Associated Characteristics Dr. Regan's Resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed Audiobook Book: Understanding...

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 New Course for Clinicians: ASD Differential Diagnoses and Associated Characteristics Dr. Regan's Resources Book: Understanding Autism in...

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 Clinicians: ASD Differential Diagnoses and Associated Characteristics Dr. Regan's Resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging...

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 with Others, and Engage in Life New Course for Clinicians: ASD Differential Diagnoses and Associated Characteristics Dr. Regan's...

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 Keeping Momentum for Activities on the Autism Spectrum   Dr. Regan's Resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging...

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 Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed Audiobook Book: Understanding Autistic Behaviors Autism in the Adult...

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 mishandled.    The Alert Program: Your Best Self The Testing Psychologist podcast: Best of 2021 Zur Institute webinar Feb 2022: ASD...

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: Understanding Autistic Behaviors Autism in the Adult website Resources for Clinicians  

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, 2nd ed Audiobook Book: Understanding Autistic Behaviors Autism in the Adult website Resources for Clinicians   article: Autism...

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

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 Understanding Autism book series (paperback, hardback, ebook) Audiobook Autism in the Adult website Resources for Clinicians

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 System The Effects of Spinning Vestibular Activities Dr. Regan's Resources The Understanding Autism book series (paperback, hardback,...

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 resources The Understanding Autism book series (paperback, hardback, ebook) Audiobook Autism in the Adult website Resources for Clinicians  

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) Audiobook Autism in the Adult website Resources for Clinicians  

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 14, 2021.  Autism in Females: Overlooked and Underserved   Dr. Regan's resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging...

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 improved well-being: Understanding Autistic Behaviors   Dr. Regan's other resources Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults Autism...

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. 

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 Book: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults Book: Understanding Autistic Behaviors Autism in the Adult website