Autism in the Adult

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • The Power of Small Talk (EP 72)
    Mar 1, 2025 – 23:23
  • The Lifespan of a Household: Retirement and the Empty Nest (EP 71)
    Feb 2, 2025 – 29:25
  • The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Teens and Young Adults (EP 70)
    Jan 12, 2025 – 25:47
  • The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Preteen Children (EP 69)
    Nov 17, 2024 – 33:52
  • The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Young Children (EP 68)
    Oct 19, 2024 – 25:45
  • The Lifespan of a Household: Preparing for Children (EP 67)
    Oct 6, 2024 – 23:17
  • The Lifespan of a Household: Shared Living Space (EP 66)
    Sep 8, 2024 – 26:29
  • The Lifespan of a Household: Physical Intimacy in Relationships (EP 65)
    Aug 18, 2024 – 24:50
  • The Lifespan of a Household: Dating (EP 64)
    Jul 28, 2024 – 26:18
  • Powerful Self-Care: Filling the Tank (EP 63)
    May 26, 2024 – 30:28
  • Powerful Self-Care: Reducing the Drain (EP 62)
    Apr 29, 2024 – 29:23
  • Powerful Self-Care: Awareness of the Internal (EP 61)
    Apr 7, 2024 – 26:51
  • Communication Series: Using Communication to Tackle Tough Topics (EP 60)
    Mar 10, 2024 – 23:40
  • Communication Series: Using Communication to Strengthen Relationships (EP 59)
    Feb 18, 2024 – 22:15
  • Communication Series: Steps Toward Better Connections (EP 58)
    Jan 28, 2024 – 29:24
  • Executive Function Series: Sticking, Releasing, and Switching Gears (EP 57)
    Jan 7, 2024 – 31:51
  • Update and Links to Holiday Episodes (EP 56.5)
    Nov 11, 2023 – 00:29
  • Executive Function Series: Speed, Working Memory, and Sequencing (EP 56)
    Sep 10, 2023 – 32:31
  • Executive Function Series: EF, ADHD, and Autism (E 55)
    Jul 30, 2023 – 38:56
  • What Might That Look Like: A Decision Making Tool
    Jul 9, 2023 – 16:50
  • Autism and Intentional Living: Expanding Special Interests
    Jun 18, 2023 – 15:39
  • Autism and Intentional Living: Improving Household Culture
    May 29, 2023 – 19:50
  • Autism and Intentional Living: Communicating and Connecting
    May 7, 2023 – 25:24
  • Autism and Intentional Living: Using Sensory Inputs to Improve Regulation
    Apr 15, 2023 – 21:37
  • Autism and Intentional Living: How to Make Goals and Achieve Them
    Mar 26, 2023 – 23:31
  • Autism and Intentional Living: Goals and Growth
    Feb 26, 2023 – 28:48
  • Neurodiversity: Making Space for Complexity
    Feb 5, 2023 – 27:37
  • Autism and ”Just Right”: The Quest for Balance
    Jan 14, 2023 – 32:29
  • The Holidays and Autism: Holding Fast and Letting Go
    Dec 3, 2022 – 30:26
  • Autism and Misdiagnosis: Anxiety, Trauma, and OCD
    Nov 13, 2022 – 16:37
  • Autism and Misdiagnosis: Bipolar and Depression
    Oct 22, 2022 – 27:29
  • Autism and Misdiagnosis: Personality Disorders
    Sep 25, 2022 – 31:06
  • Autism and Misdiagnosis: Foundational Knowledge
    Sep 4, 2022 – 26:30
  • What is Spectrum?: The Importance of Pattern
    Aug 14, 2022 – 28:43
  • Q and A episode 2: Your Questions Answered
    Jul 24, 2022 – 43:53
  • Q and A Episode: Autism and the Physical Body
    Jul 5, 2022 – 40:28
  • Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: The Impact of Aging
    Jun 12, 2022 – 29:35
  • Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: The Experience of Women
    May 22, 2022 – 30:50
  • Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: Adolescence
    May 1, 2022 – 33:23
  • Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: Foundational Knowledge
    Apr 10, 2022 – 22:05
  • Talking About Autism: Characteristics in Others
    Mar 27, 2022 – 34:58
  • Talking About Autism: Navigating Emotional Atmospheres
    Mar 13, 2022 – 30:41
  • Talking About Autism: Personal Journeys
    Feb 27, 2022 – 35:10
  • Recognizing Attempts at Regulation on the Autism Spectrum
    Feb 13, 2022 – 38:41
  • Recovering from Dysregulation on the Autism Spectrum
    Jan 30, 2022 – 24:31
  • Reducing Dysregulation on the Autism Spectrum
    Jan 16, 2022 – 25:35
  • Recognizing Dysregulation on the Autism Spectrum: Fight, Flight, Freeze
    Jan 2, 2022 – 30:51
  • Planning a Merry Holiday on the Autism Spectrum
    Nov 15, 2021 – 18:13
  • Autism and Eating Disorders
    Oct 31, 2021 – 23:45
  • Guilt and Worry in Relationships: Four Strategies Toward Freedom
    Oct 16, 2021 – 20:16
Recent Reviews
  • ludfisk
    Empathetic and practical
    I love these practical tips. The host really knows the topic and approaches issues with calm and empathy. Thank you ❤️
  • appalachianalex
    Super educational!
    My therapist recently told me I have spectrum tendencies (I have adhd) so I’ve been listening to a lot of your episodes looking to be educated. I find some much of the content relatable and helpful.
  • My Name is Nat1234
    We all have to take care of our nervous systems
    I find the information in this podcast so helpful as I’m trying to understand my child who is presenting with neurodiversity across some of life’s experiences. As I have listened I have been filled with gratitude for the availability of this information through the podcast format. This all could be a fantastic book and id never read it. But I can listen and multitask. I enjoy the series of podcasts on a certain topic. Every episode has been helpful.
  • dusty oldbones
    Re: “Abuse, Neglect, and Emotional Pain”
    When you describe autistic individuals who for some reason “can’t let go of negative experiences” you might want to consider CPTSD… it is not a choice to view interactions through a negative lens if there is trauma.
  • SnapdragonRoars
    Just what I needed
    This is a wonderful podcast: informative, interesting, balanced, and sensitive. Thank you!
  • Bontowastaken
    Diagnosis
    I’m very interested in getting a diagnosis, but can’t find any resources I can afford. I was hoping to find some help here but I only found two episodes on the subject and one of them was mislabeled and the other wasn’t about finding a diagnosis. It was about how the diagnosis process would play out, which would have been more helpful to doctors who need to know how to diagnose someone. The only advice on starting the process is to make sure you find someone who knows what they’re talking about. Super. I’ll google that. Also the show is called Autism in the Adult but most of the time she’s talking about children.
  • Sssiiitttkkkooo
    Thank you Dr. Regan
    Thank you for an incredible podcast, I regularly re-listen to these over and over. I sent her an email and a week later a brand new episode ON the topic I asked about. That’s SERVICE! Highly recommended!!!
  • onemillennialbug
    Super helpful, see things in a whole new light
    Thank you so much, Dr. Regan, for this enlightening and uplifting podcast. I’ve been struggling with the signs and symptoms of the autism spectrum, but haven’t had the proper venue to communicate them to others. Now I know that these struggles are not as a result of a failure of motivation on my part, but that they are rooted in neurological differences that stem from development in the brain. As you say, knowing is not the same as doing, and so I hope to put some of these suggestions into action. Thank you again for doing this critically important work.
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