April 2
Print versions available April 2nd
Understanding Communication and Relationships in Autism
I am pleased to announce the release of the third volume in The Understanding Autism Series: Understanding Communication and Relationships in Autism.
Relationships are rarely difficult because people do not care. More often, they become strained because communication is misunderstood — tone is misread, intentions are misinterpreted, or expectations remain unspoken.
In this volume, I explore how communication actually works in everyday relationships and why it can feel especially complex for autistic adolescents and adults. Drawing from more than 30 years of clinical experience in neuropsychology and nearly 1,000 autism evaluations, this book translates research and diagnostic criteria into practical, real-life application.
Topics include:
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The distinction between task-focused and relationship-focused interaction
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Navigating compliments, gratitude, and reciprocity
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Understanding how shame and misinterpretation affect connection
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Practical strategies for conflict repair and relational resilience
This book is written for autistic adults, partners, parents, and professionals who want greater clarity — not scripts or masking, but understanding. When insight increases, relationships become less fragile and more grounded in mutual respect.
Understanding Communication and Relationships in Autism builds on the foundation of the first two volumes and continues the goal of the series: to increase understanding across the lifespan.
I am deeply grateful to the individuals and families whose experiences have shaped this work, and I hope this book offers meaningful support to those navigating communication and connection in their own lives.
LEARNING
Is My Client on the Spectrum?
Dispelling Myths About Autism Diagnoses
This one hour webinar aired on March 7, 2023. The session was designed for beginners and focused
on the DSM-5-TR guidelines for diagnosis.
The guidelines are found in several pages of text
after the criteria are listed. If you missed the webinar, you can contact Zur customer service and ask to purchase the recording.
Autism Assessment: The Seven Diagnostic Criteria Brought to Life
This two hour webinar aired on March 25, 2023. The session was designed for beginner and intermediate clinicians. The seven diagnostic criteria were reviewed in the context of a clinical example (female college student). If you missed the webinar, you can contact Zur customer service and ask to purchase the recording.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Differential Diagnosis
In this course, clinicians learn distinctions between ASD and common misdiagnoses like borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, trauma, and ADHD. Dr. Regan also reviews common associated characteristics such as eating disorders, gender diversity, gaming addiction and more. 3 CEU