Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast
Episodes
A Special Update for Listeners Considering an Autism Evaluation!
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is now the right time for you to get an official autism evaluation? For the remainder of January and all of February (2026) I am discounting the pri...
Episode 38 - Should I Tell Someone I’m Autistic?
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should you tell people you’re autistic or keep your diagnosis private? For many autistic adults, disclosure is one of the hardest decisions after di...
Episode 37 - The Hidden Costs of Masking: 15 Reasons Autistic Adults Don’t Unmask
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 36 - Autism and Depression: Why So Many of Us Feel This Way — and What Helps
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto discusses how often depression occurs among autistic adults, factor...
Episode 35 - Anxiety in Autistic Adults: Understanding & Coping Strategies
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto discusses the prevalence of anxiety among autistic adults, past exp...
Episode 34 - Pets and the Autistic Experience
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wha...
Episode 33 - Autism and Addiction
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Darren Frye, an autistic person, discusses his struggles with addiction and id...
Episode 32 - Creating an Identity as an Autistic Adolescent
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW, discusses the challenges of forming an identity as an ...
Episode 31 - Living With a Parent As A Young Adult Autistic Person
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Jeffery Bernstein, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist discusses the challenges of ...
Episode 30 - The Anchor Framework for Autism: Part III
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 29 - The Anchor Framework for Autism: Part II
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto addresses challenges you may experience when using the “Anchor Fr...
Episode 28 - The Anchor Framework For Autism
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto provides an overview of the “Anchor Framework” – a 4-step pro...
Episode 27 - Emotional Regulation and Autism
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnosing an...
Episode 26 - Autism as a College Student
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Micah Barga discusses his experiences attending college as an autistic person ...
Episode 25 - What Does Stimming Do For You?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Savannah (“Sav”) Oxenham discusses ways that she (and others) stim, how it...
Episode 24 - Autism and Self-Discovery
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode 23 - Autism and Loneliness
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Arielle Rahal discusses autism and loneliness based in part on views expressed...
Episode 22 - Special Episode: Flowmosaic
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 21 - Interoception & Self-Regulation in Adult Autism
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Christopher Quarto discusses interoception – a fancy way of saying the sense/awarene...
Episode 20 - Small Talk
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Rachel Guttentag, a community autism peer specialist, discusses the nature of small ta...
Episode 19 - Autism + ADHD: What is it Like to Deal With Both Things?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 18 - Neurotypical and Autistic Communication: Challenges & Opportunities
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Christopher Quarto discusses communication challenges among neurotypical and autistic ...
Episode 17 - Pathological Demand Avoidance
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Diane Gould, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder & Executive Director of P...
Episode 16 - Social Skills & Dating in the Autism World
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Mandy Staehler, MBA, MA-SPED discusses the importance of social skills and how...
Episode 15 - Autistic Meltdowns & Burnout
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Katie Oswald, Sarah Knutson and Laura Lewis discuss the nature of autistic mel...
Episode 14 - Work Experiences and Challenges of Two Autistic Women
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast two autistic folks, Liz & Tabatha, discuss their early work experiences, f...
Episode 13 - Autism Tennessee: Helping Adults Navigate their Autistic Journeys
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Casey Davis, adult program director, and Jessica Moore, executive director at ...
Episode 12 - Theory of Mind and Autism
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Kenneth Roberson, a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating autistic...
Episode 11 - Parenting as an Autistic Person
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Wendy Boring-Bray, a licensed professional clinical counselor, discusses the j...
Episode 10 - So What Is An Autism Navigator Anyway?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Drew Shaw, M.A., an autism navigator resource specialist with the Autism Allia...
Episode 9 - Masking & Unmasking in Autism
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Jessica Penot, LPC, a neuroaffirmative therapist, discusses issues surrounding...
Episode 8 - Life Coaching for Autism
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Patty Laushman, founder and head coach of Thrive Autism Coaching, talks about ...
Episode 7 - Autism in Women: A Conversation with Two Autistic Women
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto has a conversation with two autistic women to learn about their exp...
Episode 6 - Communication Challenges
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto discusses how and why communication difficulties occur among autist...
Episode 5 - Promoting a Positive Home Environment for Autism
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto explains how family harmony can be promoted among people who live i...
Episode 4 - How Can I Get Diagnosed with Autism?
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto explains how you can get evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Th...
Episode 3 - The Stigma of Autism
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Dr. Quarto touches on how autistic adults are stigmatized and what can be done...
Episode 2 - The Meaning of Neurodiversity
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodiversity...you hear that word a lot nowadays don't you? What does it mean? What's it all about anyway and how is it related to adult autism?...
Episode 1 - Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast Series
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who specializes in evaluating ad...