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 price of my psychological evaluations from $1,325.00 to $699.00 - that's about a 50% discount. If cost is still an issue consider financing through my partner company, Care Credit. Here's what your monthly payments would like if you financed for 6, 12, 18 or 24 months: * 6 months - $117.00/month * 12 months - $59.00/month * 18 months - $39.00/month * 24...
Jan 17, 2026•2 min•Ep. 39
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, safety, and living more authentically. You’ll learn five key things to consider be...
Jan 02, 2026•13 min•Ep. 38
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: Living Authentically as an Autistic Adult . The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcas...
Dec 02, 2025•24 min•Ep. 37
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 by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disor...
Nov 12, 2025•24 min•Ep. 36
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! The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who condu...
Oct 20, 2025•25 min•Ep. 35
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 if it aligns with your experiences with pets! Join Dr. Quarto’s Adul...
Sep 30, 2025•24 min•Ep. 34
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. Here are some resources that are discussed in the podcast episode and some additional resources: Smart Recovery - https://smartrecovery....
Sep 11, 2025•48 min•Ep. 33
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 launch into adulthood. Find out more about Jennifer Gerlach by visiting...
Aug 26, 2025•25 min•Ep. 32
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. * Find out more about Dr. Bernstein by visiting his website: https://www.drjeffonline...
Aug 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 31
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...
Jul 27, 2025•15 min•Ep. 30
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/...
Jul 14, 2025•10 min•Ep. 29
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 A...
Jul 03, 2025•5 min•Ep. 28
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://...
Jun 20, 2025•49 min•Ep. 27
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 po...
May 29, 2025•23 min•Ep. 26
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...
May 09, 2025•22 min•Ep. 25
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.T0...
Apr 19, 2025•38 min•Ep. 24
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...
Mar 27, 2025•24 min•Ep. 23
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 Flowmosa...
Mar 03, 2025•38 min•Ep. 22
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 s...
Feb 10, 2025•18 min•Ep. 21
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/ Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelguttentag/ The Adult Autism: A S...
Jan 14, 2025•34 min•Ep. 20
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. 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). Issue...
Dec 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 19
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. 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 neuro...
Nov 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 18
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 co-authored with Ruth Fidler – Navigating PDA in America - here: htt...
Oct 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 17
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 they figure into the dating scene for autistic adults. Mandy is a PEERS-certified relationship coach and owner of Dating with Autism in Denver, Colorado ( https://www.datingwithautism.com/ ). (PEERS® for Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adults over 20 years of age who are interested in learning skills to mak...
Sep 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 16
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Katie Oswald, Sarah Knutson and Laura Lewis discuss the nature of autistic meltdowns and burnout. Katie is the executive director at Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults in Ypsilanti, Michigan ( https://fullspectrumasd.org/ ). Sarah is a community advisory board member for All Brains Belong VT in Montpelier, Vermont ( https://allbrainsbelong.org/ ). Katie and Sarah are autistic and members of their respective autism commun...
Aug 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 15
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast two autistic folks, Liz & Tabatha, discuss their early work experiences, finding their places in the work force and positives and negatives of their work roles. 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 neurod...
Jul 20, 2024•31 min•Ep. 14
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Casey Davis, adult program director, and Jessica Moore, executive director at Autism Tennessee discuss how their organization advocates for and supports adult autistic folks across Tennessee and beyond. Find out more about Autism Tennessee here: https://autismtennessee.wildapricot.org/ or contact Casey at casey@autismtn.org to find out how you can get involved. The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hoste...
Jun 10, 2024•36 min•Ep. 13
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Kenneth Roberson, a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating autistic adults, discusses theory of mind and other issues pertaining to autistic people. Find out more about Dr. Roberson here: https://kennethrobersonphd.com/about-kenneth-roberson-phd/ The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations ...
May 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 12
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Wendy Boring-Bray, a licensed professional clinical counselor, discusses the joys and challenges of parenting as an autistic person. Find out more about Dr. Boring-Bray here: https://wendyboringbray.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 pertainin...
Apr 30, 2024•37 min•Ep. 11
On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Drew Shaw, M.A., an autism navigator resource specialist with the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAofM) discusses how he connects autistic folks (and others) with the support they need. As a neurodiverse person himself Drew finds this work to be very rewarding. Find out more about AAoM’s MiNavigator Program here: https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/contact-minavigator/ The Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series i...
Apr 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 10
