Written by neuropsychologist Theresa M. Regan, PhD, CAS, this book explains how social connection actually works—and why it can feel so complex.
Drawing from more than 30 years of clinical experience and over 1,000 autism evaluations in adolescents and adults, Dr. Regan translates research into real-life application.
Inside, you will learn how to:
• Recognize the difference between task-focused and relationship-focused communication
• Strengthen conversational skills without sacrificing authenticity
• Navigate compliments, gratitude, and emotional reciprocity
• Approach conflict without falling into “all good” or “all bad” thinking
• Repair misunderstandings and rebuild trust
This book does not promote masking or changing who you are. Instead, it increases clarity—about your own communication style, about the expectations of others, and about how neurological differences influence interaction.
Whether you are an autistic adult seeking insight, a spouse or partner wanting to strengthen connection, a parent supporting growth, or a clinician working with neurodiverse clients, this book provides structured guidance grounded in compassion.
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