Autism in the Adult

Nov 17 2024 70 ep. 25 mins 244
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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 Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults and Understanding Autistic Behaviors. For more information and to join her new online autism community for free visit www.adultandgeriatricautism.com. Join her for podcast topics related to autism in the adult. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of her employer. All listeners are encouraged to research multiple opinions about the topics discussed before making their own decisions.

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The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Preteen Children (EP 69)

Nov 17 2024 33 mins  
Join Dr. Regan for the sixth episode of the Lifespan of a Household Series. The episode focuses on the experience of the autistic parent in a household with preteen children. Dr. Regan discusses the parent's shifting role across the child's developmental seasons, develops images to help parents relate to the shift, and provides practical input about succeeding in these changes in t

The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Young Children (EP 68)

Oct 19 2024 25 mins  
Join Dr. Regan for the fifth episode of the Lifespan of a Household series. Today's episode focuses on topics important to autistic individuals who are parenting young children. Autism in the Adult website Resources for professionals Video Visits Video Courses

The Lifespan of a Household: Preparing for Children (EP 67)

Oct 06 2024 23 mins  
Join Dr. Regan for the 4th episode in the Lifespan of a Household series. Today's episode focuses on topics important to the autistic individual who is preparing for parenting. Autism in the Adult website Resources for professionals Video Visits Video Courses

The Lifespan of a Household: Shared Living Space (EP 66)

Sep 08 2024 26 mins  
Join Dr. Regan for this third episode in the "Lifespan of a Household" series. This episode highlights topics important to living in shared space, including the sensory environment, alone time, and control over objects. Also, check out links to resources on her website and a transcript of the episode below. Autism in the Adult website Resources for professionals Video Visits Video

The Lifespan of a Household: Physical Intimacy in Relationships (EP 65)

Aug 18 2024 24 mins  
Dr. Regan continues the series about the lifespan of a relationship and/or household. The first episode focused on dating relationships, and this second episode focuses on sexual intimacy in relationships with an autistic partner. Dr. Regan's Resources: Empowered Parenting Zur Institute courses for clinicians Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed Audiobook Book

The Lifespan of a Household: Dating (EP 64)

Jul 28 2024 26 mins  
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: Empowered Parenting Zur Institut

Powerful Self-Care: Filling the Tank (EP 63)

May 26 2024 30 mins  
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 Understanding Autism in Adults and A

Powerful Self-Care: Reducing the Drain (EP 62)

Apr 29 2024 29 mins  
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 and the specific course page for

Powerful Self-Care: Awareness of the Internal (EP 61)

Apr 07 2024 26 mins  
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. Regan's new Learning and Equipping

Communication Series: Using Communication to Tackle Tough Topics (EP 60)

Mar 10 2024 23 mins  
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 in Adults and Aging Adults, 2