62 episodes

This podcast covers a wide variety of topics related to autism spectrum disorder in the adolescent through aged adult.

Your host is Dr. Theresa Regan, an adult neuropsychologist (specialist in brain-behavior relationships), parent of an amazing teen on the autism spectrum, and a 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.

Autism in the Adult Theresa M Regan, Ph.D.

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.3 • 10 Ratings

This podcast covers a wide variety of topics related to autism spectrum disorder in the adolescent through aged adult.

Your host is Dr. Theresa Regan, an adult neuropsychologist (specialist in brain-behavior relationships), parent of an amazing teen on the autism spectrum, and a 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • 23 min
    Communication Series: Using Communication to Strengthen Relationships (EP 59)

    Communication Series: Using Communication to Strengthen Relationships (EP 59)

    Join Dr. Regan for the second episode in the Communication Series. This episode highlights ways to use communication to protect and grow relationships. 
     
    Dr. Regan's Resources:
    Zur Institute courses for clinicians
    Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed
    Audiobook
    Book: Understanding Autistic Behaviors
    Autism in the Adult website homepage
    Website Resources for Clinicians
     
     

    • 22 min
    Communication Series: Steps Toward Better Connections (EP 58)

    Communication Series: Steps Toward Better Connections (EP 58)

    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 friend. Tune in to hear what to avoid and what to focus on to enhance connection. 
     
    Dr. Regan's Resources:
    Zur Institute courses for clinicians
    Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed
    Audiobook
    Book: Understanding Autistic Behaviors
    Autism in the Adult website homepage
    Website Resources for Clinicians
     
     
     

    • 29 min
    Executive Function Series: Sticking, Releasing, and Switching Gears (EP 57)

    Executive Function Series: Sticking, Releasing, and Switching Gears (EP 57)

    In this third episode of the executive function series, Dr. Regan discusses sticking, releasing, and switching gears in everyday life. 
    Related resources:
    Podcast Episode: Autism and "Just Right"
    Podcast Episode: Gaining Momentum for Activities
    Amazon: Time Timer (I don't receive any income from your purchase)
     
    Dr. Regan's Resources:
    Zur Institute courses for clinicians
    Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults, 2nd ed
    Audiobook
    Book: Understanding Autistic Behaviors
    Autism in the Adult website homepage
    Website Resources for Clinicians
     
     

    • 31 min
    Update and Links to Holiday Episodes (EP 56.5)

    Update and Links to Holiday Episodes (EP 56.5)

    The Holidays and Autism: Holding Fast and Letting Go
    Planning a Merry Holiday on the Autism Spectrum

    • 29 sec

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

CheerfulNYC ,

Kind, engaging as well as so helpful and informative

I echo the sentiment of others I am so grateful for the expertise and generosity of this lovely clinician Thank you for your skill

YammaMarie ,

Mom to an Autistic 17yr son. *Excellent resource*

Thank you DrRegan. This podcast is full of every day practical tools to handle autism. Delivered in a professional but totally relatable way.
Great tips, real life examples, covering topics I didn’t know about (we only got his diagnosis when he was 16 yrs).
Thank you Dr. Reagan.

Vickivet77 ,

Fabulous manageable podcasts with great information!

I’ve just found Dr Reagan’s podcasts and as a late diagnosed woman with ASD, they are just full of lightbulb moments! She has a wonderful way of explaining how and why situations arise and what to do about them. So helpful and I’m so grateful they’re available in podcast form.

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