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!
Episodes
Can you really tell if someone is autistic just by looking at them? In this final Autism Myth Courtroom episode, Dr. Christopher Quarto puts one last myth on trial. Discover why autism doesn't have a single "look," how masking can hide autistic traits for years, and why curiosity is a better guide than assumptions.
The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psycholog...
Do autistic people really prefer to be alone, or is that another common misconception about autism? Join psychologist Christopher Quarto for the fourth episode of the Autism Myth Courtroom series on the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast. Dr. Quarto explores why many autistic adults spend more time in solitude, examines the important difference between choosing to be alone and needing time to recover, and explains why o...
Is autism really a childhood disorder, or is that one of the most common misconceptions about autism? Join psychologist Christopher Quarto for the third episode of the Autism Myth Courtroom series on the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast. Dr. Quarto examines why autism has historically been viewed as a condition affecting children, how that belief developed, and why many autistic adults were overlooked for years. Along...
Join psychologist Christopher Quarto, Ph.D. for the second installment of the “Autism Myth Courtroom” series on the “Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness” podcast. Dr. Quarto examines the common belief that autism has become so widespread that it must be overdiagnosed and explores why autism diagnoses have increased dramatically in recent decades. Along the way, he discusses how our understanding of autism...
Do autistic people really lack empathy, or is this one of the most misunderstood aspects of autism? Join psychologist Christopher Quarto, Ph.D. for the first episode of the new “Autism Myth Courtroom” series on the “Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness” podcast. Dr. Quarto examines where the myth that autistic people lack empathy came from, why it persists, and what autistic adults frequently describe abou...
Join psychologists Rebecca Martinez, Ph.D. and Christopher Quarto, Ph.D. on this episode of the “Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness” podcast for a behind-the-scenes look at the autism evaluation process and the factors psychologists consider when determining whether someone may be autistic. They discuss topics such as masking, patterns that emerge during assessments, and what newly diagnosed autistic adults ma...
On this episode of the “Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness” podcast, Dr. Quarto poses a question that lingers in the minds of many folks who self-identify as autistic: “What if I get evaluated and find out I’m not autistic?” Find out the answer to that question on this episode of the podcast!
The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a l...
On this episode of the “Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness” podcast, Dr. Quarto explores how autistic adults experience romance, intimacy, and sexuality through a neuroaffirming lens, offering research-backed insights and practical strategies for building emotionally safe, authentic relationships.
The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psych...
Have you ever felt like an imposter as an autistic person – even after you were diagnosed? If so, this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast is for you! Dr. Quarto discusses why this happens and what you can do if you struggle with self-doubt regarding your autistic identity. And if this episode speaks to you, check out Dr. Quarto’s NEW online course: Unmasked: Living Authentica...
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Should you tell people you’re autistic or keep your diagnosis private? For many autistic adults, disclosure is one of the hardest decisions after diagnosis. It can bring relief, connection, and freedom… or confusion and disappointment. On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast, Dr. Quarto talks about why disclosure is such an emotionally charged decision and how it connects to identity...
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto reviews the results of an informal survey in which autistic adults were asked to specify what prevents them from taking off their “mask” as an autistic person. Listen now and take one step closer to understanding your authentic self. And if this episode speaks to you, check out Dr. Quarto’s upcoming online course: Unmasked...
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!
The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted...
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!
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 episo...
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 ...
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.
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&rs...
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 fo...
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