Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast

Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast

The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who specializes in evaluating adults for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (https://chrisquarto.com). Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who identify as autistic) 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!

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November 12, 2025 24 mins

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto discusses how often depression occurs among autistic adults, factors that contribute to depression (and what keeps it going) and practical ways to deal with it.  Listen and find out things that you might not have known about this all too common mental health condition!

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On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto discusses the prevalence of anxiety among autistic adults, past experiences that set the stage for the development of anxiety, what “fuels” it, and practical strategies to cope with it.  Listen and find out things that you might not have known about this all too common mental health condition!

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September 30, 2025 24 mins

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto talks about how pets help autistic people based on research and what autistic people have expressed about them on Facebook group discussion posts.  In addition, he touches on how the Anchor Framework can be used in conjunction with pets to help deal with emotional overwhelm, procrastination and socializing.  Listen to this podcast episode to find out ...

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September 11, 2025 48 mins

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Darren Frye, an autistic person, discusses his struggles with addiction and ideas as to how autistic people who struggle with addiction can help themselves.  Listen to this podcast episode and learn more about how addiction is a formidable enemy, but one that is defeatable with ongoing effort.

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On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW, discusses the challenges of forming an identity as an autistic adolescent, how masking figures into this equation, and factors that assist these adolescents in developing their identities including special interests.  Listen to this podcast episode and learn more about how identity formation is a key element that helps autistic teens laun...

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On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Jeffery Bernstein, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist discusses the challenges of parenting a young adult autistic child who lives in the home and what it’s like for the autistic person as they navigate forward into adulthood. Listen to this podcast episode and find out how both parent and child can successfully move into this next phase of life.

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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...

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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 Uni...

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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

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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!...

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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.yo...

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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...

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April 19, 2025 37 mins

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/...

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March 27, 2025 24 mins

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 lon...

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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 ...

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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 regul...

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January 14, 2025 34 mins

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness Rachel Guttentag, a community autism peer specialist, discusses the nature of small talk, how it can be helpful and ways autistic folks can engage in small talk as way to establish and enhance relationships.

Check out Rachel’s blog post, “The Autistic Guide to Small Talk:” https://autismspectrumnews.org/the-autistic-guide-to-small-talk/

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On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast two people who have been diagnosed with autism and ADHD discuss when they were diagnosed, how it has impacted them day-in and day-out and what some of the challenges as well as the positives are about these things. 

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On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness Christopher Quarto discusses communication challenges among neurotypical and autistic people and ways they can improve their interactions and strengthen their relationships. 

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October 18, 2024 24 mins

On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness Diane Gould, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder & Executive Director of PDA North America, discusses an issue that impacts some autistic folks – Pathological Demand Avoidance – and how they can deal with this to experience more satisfying lives.  Find out more about Diane and her organization here: https://pdanorthamerica.org/  Also, check out the book she ...

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