Episode 20 - Small Talk

01/14/25 • 34 min

Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast

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 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!

https://chrisquarto.com/

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 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 NATIONWIDE! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/

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/

https://chrisquarto.com/

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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.

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Episode 21 - Interoception & Self-Regulation in Adult Autism

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 sure and get his free worksheet below that will help you identify body sensations and what they might mean.

Common Body Sensations & Possible Meanings worksheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16c5zd1v1yZP7nZNA7nbDIeRTka2dq8tV/view?usp=sharing

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