80 - The Social Power of Stories: Why Conversation Is More Than Facts (EP 79)
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.
80 - The Social Power of Stories: Why Conversation Is More Than Facts (EP 79)
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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.
Episodes
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The Social Power of Stories: Why Conversation Is More Than Facts (EP 79)
Listened
Wed, 20 May 2026
79-
The 'Why' of Conversation: Decoding Invitations to Connect (EP 78)
Listened
Thu, 07 May 2026
78-
When Friends Change: How Brain Development Shapes Friendship (EP 77)
Listened
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
77-
The Language of Play: How Fun Shapes Adult Relationships (EP76)
Listened
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
76-
Tasks and Togetherness: When Connection Feels Confusing (EP 75)
Listened
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
75-
The Hidden Skill of Connection: Theory of Mind Explained (EP 74)
Listened
Thu, 09 Apr 2026
74-
When Nervous Systems Differ: Unlocking Connection in Autism (EF 73)
Listened
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
73-
The Power of Small Talk (EP 72)
Listened
Sat, 01 Mar 2025
72-
The Lifespan of a Household: Retirement and the Empty Nest (EP 71)
Listened
Sun, 02 Feb 2025
71-
The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Teens and Young Adults (EP 70)
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Sun, 12 Jan 2025
70-
The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Preteen Children (EP 69)
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Sun, 17 Nov 2024
69-
The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Young Children (EP 68)
Listened
Sat, 19 Oct 2024
68-
The Lifespan of a Household: Preparing for Children (EP 67)
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Sun, 06 Oct 2024
67-
The Lifespan of a Household: Shared Living Space (EP 66)
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Sun, 08 Sep 2024
66-
The Lifespan of a Household: Physical Intimacy in Relationships (EP 65)
Listened
Sun, 18 Aug 2024
65-
The Lifespan of a Household: Dating (EP 64)
Listened
Sun, 28 Jul 2024
64-
Powerful Self-Care: Filling the Tank (EP 63)
Listened
Sun, 26 May 2024
63-
Powerful Self-Care: Reducing the Drain (EP 62)
Listened
Mon, 29 Apr 2024
62-
Powerful Self-Care: Awareness of the Internal (EP 61)
Listened
Sun, 07 Apr 2024
61-
Communication Series: Using Communication to Tackle Tough Topics (EP 60)
Listened
Sun, 10 Mar 2024
60-
Communication Series: Using Communication to Strengthen Relationships (EP 59)
Listened
Sun, 18 Feb 2024
59-
Communication Series: Steps Toward Better Connections (EP 58)
Listened
Sun, 28 Jan 2024
58-
Executive Function Series: Sticking, Releasing, and Switching Gears (EP 57)
Listened
Sun, 07 Jan 2024
57-
Update and Links to Holiday Episodes (EP 56.5)
Listened
Sat, 11 Nov 2023
56-
Executive Function Series: Speed, Working Memory, and Sequencing (EP 56)
Listened
Sun, 10 Sep 2023
55-
Executive Function Series: EF, ADHD, and Autism (E 55)
Listened
Sun, 30 Jul 2023
54-
What Might That Look Like: A Decision Making Tool
Listened
Sun, 09 Jul 2023
53-
Autism and Intentional Living: Expanding Special Interests
Listened
Sun, 18 Jun 2023
52-
Autism and Intentional Living: Improving Household Culture
Listened
Mon, 29 May 2023
51-
Autism and Intentional Living: Communicating and Connecting
Listened
Sun, 07 May 2023
50-
Autism and Intentional Living: Using Sensory Inputs to Improve Regulation
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Sat, 15 Apr 2023
49-
Autism and Intentional Living: How to Make Goals and Achieve Them
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Sun, 26 Mar 2023
48-
Autism and Intentional Living: Goals and Growth
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Sun, 26 Feb 2023
47-
Neurodiversity: Making Space for Complexity
Listened
Sun, 05 Feb 2023
46-
Autism and ”Just Right”: The Quest for Balance
Listened
Sat, 14 Jan 2023
45-
The Holidays and Autism: Holding Fast and Letting Go
Listened
Sat, 03 Dec 2022
44-
Autism and Misdiagnosis: Anxiety, Trauma, and OCD
Listened
Sun, 13 Nov 2022
43-
Autism and Misdiagnosis: Bipolar and Depression
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Sat, 22 Oct 2022
42-
Autism and Misdiagnosis: Personality Disorders
Listened
Sun, 25 Sep 2022
41-
Autism and Misdiagnosis: Foundational Knowledge
Listened
Sun, 04 Sep 2022
40-
What is Spectrum?: The Importance of Pattern
Listened
Sun, 14 Aug 2022
39-
Q and A episode 2: Your Questions Answered
Listened
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
38-
Q and A Episode: Autism and the Physical Body
Listened
Tue, 05 Jul 2022
37-
Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: The Impact of Aging
Listened
Sun, 12 Jun 2022
36-
Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: The Experience of Women
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Sun, 22 May 2022
35-
Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: Adolescence
Listened
Sun, 01 May 2022
34-
Shifting Autistic Characteristics Across The Lifespan: Foundational Knowledge
Listened
Sun, 10 Apr 2022
33-
Talking About Autism: Characteristics in Others
Listened
Sun, 27 Mar 2022
32-
Talking About Autism: Navigating Emotional Atmospheres