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 Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Community: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Facebook community by clicking on this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CTRjFsdK9/

Once you log on to the Facebook group scroll down until you find the picture of the cute kitten and answer the question, “What kind of pet do you have and how do they help you in life?” Also, post a pic of your pet!

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 interested in taking the online course for autistic adults that Dr. Quarto mentioned during the podcast episode? If so, send him an e-mail to be placed on a waiting list to be notified about the course when it is done which will likely be in fall 2025: chris@chrisquarto.com

* 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 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.org/
• Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.aa.org/
• Check Your Drinking - https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/checkyourdrinking/index.html
• Narcotics Anonymous - https://na.org/
• Can Autism Affect Substance Use or Misuse? - https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-and-addiction#takeaway

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 interested in taking the online course for autistic adults that Dr. Quarto mentioned during the podcast episode? If so, send him an e-mail to be placed on a waiting list to be notified about the course when it is done which will likely be in fall 2025: chris@chrisquarto.com

* 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 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 her website: https://truestorycounseling.com/

Click here to access the blog post written by Jennifer, “Autism, Adolescence, and the Creation of an Identity:” https://tinyurl.com/3ura4634

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 interested in taking the online course for autistic adults that Dr. Quarto mentioned during the podcast episode? If so, send him an e-mail to be placed on a waiting list to be notified about the course when it is done which will likely be in fall 2025: chris@chrisquarto.com

* 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/