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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Join Dr. Regan in an episode about the power of small talk as a social welcome mat and a way of testing the waters before creating longer social connections.
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The Lifespan of a Household: Retirement and the Empty Nest (EP 71) (00:29:25)
Join Dr. Regan for this episode of the Lifespan of a Household Series. The episode focuses on the experience of the autistic adult during the seasons of retirement and the empty nest.
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The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Teens and Young Adults (EP 70) (00:25:47)
Join Dr. Regan for this episode of the Lifespan of a Household Series. The episode focuses on the experience of the autistic parent in a household with teens and young adults. Dr. Regan discusses the ...
The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Preteen Children (EP 69) (00:33:52)
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 p...
The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Young Children (EP 68) (00:25:45)
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.
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The Lifespan of a Household: Preparing for Children (EP 67) (00:23:17)
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.
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The Lifespan of a Household: Shared Living Space (EP 66) (00:26:29)
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 co...
The Lifespan of a Household: Physical Intimacy in Relationships (EP 65) (00:24:50)
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 relations...
The Lifespan of a Household: Dating (EP 64) (00:26:18)
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 ...
Powerful Self-Care: Filling the Tank (EP 63) (00:30:28)
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 fo...
Powerful Self-Care: Reducing the Drain (EP 62) (00:29:23)
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 sel...
Powerful Self-Care: Awareness of the Internal (EP 61) (00:26:51)
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...
Communication Series: Using Communication to Tackle Tough Topics (EP 60) (00:23:40)
Join Dr. Regan for the third and final episode of the Communication Series. This episode highlights ways to communicate while talking about challenging topics.
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Communication Series: Using Communication to Strengthen Relationships (EP 59) (00:22:15)
Join Dr. Regan for the second episode in the Communication Series. This episode highlights ways to use communication to protect and grow relationships.
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Communication Series: Steps Toward Better Connections (EP 58) (00:29:24)
Join Dr. Regan for the first episode of the new Communication Series. This first episode highlights moments of connection, such as talking in the car, going out on date night, and catching up with a f...
Executive Function Series: Sticking, Releasing, and Switching Gears (EP 57) (00:31:51)
In this third episode of the executive function series, Dr. Regan discusses sticking, releasing, and switching gears in everyday life.
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Executive Function Series: Speed, Working Memory, and Sequencing (EP 56) (00:32:31)
In this second episode of the executive function series, Dr. Regan breaks down how speed, working memory, and sequencing impact daily life.
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Executive Function Series: EF, ADHD, and Autism (E 55) (00:38:56)
Do you understand what Executive Function (EF) refers to and why it is important? If you have EF difficulties, have you been diagnosed with ADHD? Do you wonder if you have a diagnosis of autism or if ...
What Might That Look Like: A Decision Making Tool (00:16:50)
Have you ever struggled over whether to accept an invitation or opportunity? Should I say yes, or no? Join Dr. Regan as she discusses the importance of identifying goals and asking "what might that lo...
Autism and Intentional Living: Expanding Special Interests (00:15:39)
Do you want to live with more intention to achieve your goals? In this 6th episode in a series on Intentional Living, Dr. Regan discusses ways to grow in areas of interest by expanding skills and usin...
Autism and Intentional Living: Improving Household Culture (00:19:50)
Do you want to live with more intention to achieve your goals? In this 5th episode in a series on Intentional Living, Dr. Regan identifies ways to improve household interactions by attending to the ne...
Autism and Intentional Living: Communicating and Connecting (00:25:24)
Do you want to live with more intention to achieve your goals? In this 4th episode in a series on Intentional Living, Dr. Regan identifies ways to use communication to create connection and help you a...
Autism and Intentional Living: Using Sensory Inputs to Improve Regulation (00:21:37)
Want to live with more intention in order to achieve your goals? You may wish to start with steps to improve your core resilience so you can challenge yourself in other life areas. In this third episo...
Autism and Intentional Living: How to Make Goals and Achieve Them (00:23:31)
You may feel dissatisfaction or discomfort in some realm of life that you want to shift. But where to start and how to succeed? In this second episode in a series on intentional living, Dr. Regan iden...
