Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto puts on his “teacher hat” to help you learn and develop skills that comprise the four parts of the Anchor Framework.  If you like hands-on learning experiences then this episode is for you!  You can get a detailed description of the Framework (including how to use it) and other practical tools by signing up for Dr. Quarto’s newsletter – “A Spectrum of Uniqueness.”  Click here to subscribe:
https://chrisquarto.aweb.page/p/516adbd6-3b3f-4362-bd6c-795a51895bc5
Click here to access a picture of the Anchor Framework that you can download and save as wallpaper on your phone, print and place somewhere in your home, car or elsewhere or anything else you want to do with it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NBEEm_5bhIw-72QlrSLvZDRbXV0xqFKN/view?usp=drive_link
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
 
 
 
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto addresses challenges you may experience when using the “Anchor Framework” – a 4-step process to help you “anchor down” when autism rocks your boat – and what you can do to address them.  You can get a detailed description of the Framework (including how-to use it) and other practical tools by signing up for Dr. Quarto’s newsletter – “A Spectrum of Uniqueness.”  Click here to subscribe:
https://chrisquarto.aweb.page/p/516adbd6-3b3f-4362-bd6c-795a51895bc5
Click here to access a picture of the Anchor Framework that you can download and save as wallpaper on your phone, print and place somewhere in your home, car or elsewhere or anything else you want to do with it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NBEEm_5bhIw-72QlrSLvZDRbXV0xqFKN/view?usp=drive_link
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
 
 
 
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto provides an overview of the “Anchor Framework” – a 4-step process to help you “anchor down” when autism rocks your boat.  Shoot Dr. Quarto an e-mail if you’d like a more detailed description of the Framework in written form, which includes some cool-looking graphics: chris@chrisquarto.com
 The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating autistic individuals discusses why emotional regulation is essential for psychological health and strategies autistic people can use to regulate their emotions. Listen to this podcast episode and find out if there’s a tool you can place in your “emotion regulation tool belt!”
Find out more about Dr. Eckerd by visiting her website: https://www.marciaeckerd.com/
Click here to access the blog post written by Dr. Eckerd, “Emotional Regulation Techniques for Autistic Individuals:”  https://www.marciaeckerd.com/post/emotional-regulation-techniques-for-autistic-individuals
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
NEW ONLINE AUTISM COURSE!!  Contact Dr. Quarto if you have been diagnosed with autism within the past couple of years and would like to complete the draft version of his online course for FREE.  The course is designed for newly diagnosed autistic folks and addresses topics such as masking, emotional exhaustion and autistic burnout, how to tell people that you’re autistic and how to navigate those relationships and putting together the pieces of your autistic identity.  Dr. Quarto is seeking feedback regarding pros and cons of the course for revision purposes.  It's GREAT content and it's yours for FREE!  The first five people to contact Dr. Quarto will be eligible to complete and review the course. chris@chrisquarto.com
 
 
 
 
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Micah Barga discusses his experiences attending college as an autistic person including social challenges, managing sensory overload and positive happenings.  Listen to this podcast episode and discover what college might mean for you or – if you’ve attended college - if Micah’s experiences match yours!
Here is the link to Micah’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MicahBarga
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
 
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Savannah (“Sav”) Oxenham discusses ways that she (and others) stim, how it helps her and how people react to her when she stims.  Listen to this podcast episode and discover what stimming has to offer you! 
* Here is the link to Sav’s book: Amazon.com: Smiling Through Recovery: 9781514187111: Lloyd, Savannah-Alicia: Books
* Here is the link to Sav’s blog: Saving Savannah – Relapse is torture. Recovery is beautiful. Battling with both is hell.
* Here is the link to Sav’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0oM2ZMtVveUgpkCBxOstw
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
 
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Sol Smith discusses what he has discovered about himself as a late-diagnosed autistic person and how adults can go about their own self-discovery journeys.  He also discusses his newly published book, “The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery:  Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult” (https://www.amazon.com/Autistics-Guide-Self-Discovery-Flourishing-Neurodivergent/dp/1608689980/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P663TVRRWTGM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T0d24u2T2I2UYrol-TX4-pqETBrWED2JZOjg0qjDJTrPfROhypCbgD54mllV9kwmIb0w9VXbuyzdjK0ROh3Fv9CtoB6oD_Bg6K-GRhzBWrI.5DHQDcgUtl0X4hDiINztVrSzrfvLEDbBxZUPXWwgl-Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=sol+smith+the+autistic%27s+guide+to+self-discovery&qid=1745056224&sprefix=sol+smith+self+di%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1).
Sol is the founder of Square Peg Coaching and Consulting (https://www.professorsol.com/). 
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
 
 
 
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Arielle Rahal discusses autism and loneliness based in part on views expressed in her blog post, “Getting Honest about Autism and Loneliness:  Navigating Friendships in 2024” (https://neurospicynonsense.com/autism-and-loneliness-navigating-friendships/).  Topics include why it is difficult for some autistic folks to establish and maintain friendships and how loneliness is an inevitable outcome of those difficulties.  Methods of coping with loneliness and Arielle’s “words of wisdom” complete this episode. 
Check out Arielle’s blog, Neurospicy Nonsense: https://neurospicynonsense.com/
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
 
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness Dr. Quarto’s son, Luke, joins him to discuss his recently self-published book (which is really an art collection of sorts) “Flowmosaic.”  Luke discusses the inspiration for the book and thoughts behind his writings and drawings.  Sample pages from the book are discussed which provides for an interesting listen (and even better watch on Dr. Quarto’s YouTube channel) for sure. 
If you’d like to check out some sample pages from the Flowmosaic book click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SkOSpQMTRcicEUDTl0p7HBJGrxbpCa0w/view?usp=sharing
The Flowmosaic book may be purchased on the Lulu Bookstore website: https://www.lulu.com/search?srsltid=AfmBOorIonVr3hlSFnd7E6bmOdnKmJrNmplwqL0DR-fq7ikuFR7Ps4nD&page=1&sortBy=RELEVANCE&q=flowmosaic&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00
The Flowmosaic Guided Prompt Journal will soon be available for free as an e-publication to anyone who purchases Flowmoasic.  The journal provides Dr. Quarto’s take as a psychologist on select pages of the Flowmosaic book and includes journal prompts for readers to answer in an effort to improve their self-awareness and mental health.  Contact Dr. Quarto with proof of purchase of the Flowmosaic book and he will send you a link to the e-book. (chris@chrisquarto.com)
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
* https://chrisquarto.com/
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients NATIONWIDE! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/
 
 
 
 

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness Christopher Quarto discusses interoception – a fancy way of saying the sense/awareness of your body’s internal signals.  This sensory mechanism plays an important role in feeling regulated or dysregulated.  Being able to develop a keener awareness of what signals your body is sending you as well as when they’re being sent and what they mean is key to maintaining a regulated state of being.  Join Dr. Quarto on this solo episode and make sure and get his free worksheet below that will help you identify body sensations and what they might mean.
Common Body Sensations & Possible Meanings worksheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16c5zd1v1yZP7nZNA7nbDIeRTka2dq8tV/view?usp=sharing
The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!
* https://chrisquarto.com/
Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X
* Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd
* Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients NATIONWIDE! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/