Episode Details

Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering what you missed—or why someone didn’t just say what they meant? In this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast, Dr. Quarto explores 12 unwritten social rules that can make everyday interactions confusing for autistic adults. He looks at indirect communication, invitations, boundaries, trust, and other situations where what someone means may not match what they say. He also offers practical ways to navigate these situations by asking for clarification, looking for patterns over time, and remembering that your needs and preferences matter too.

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? “Unmasked: Living Authentically as an Autistic Adult” is a practical 6-week, 14-hour hybrid (part online/part Zoom) course designed to help autistic adults better understand themselves, build healthier relationships, and create a life that truly fits them.

✔ Understand what autism actually means for you
✔ Break down years of masking (safely and at your own pace)
✔ Build healthier relationships without burning yourself out
✔ Create self-care routines that really work for your brain
✔ Learn scripts and strategies for hard conversations
✔ Stop trying to “fix” yourself and start understanding yourself

Shoot Dr. Quarto an e-mail to learn more about the course: 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/