Episode 9 - Masking & Unmasking in Autism

Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast

On this episode of the Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Jessica Penot, LPC, a neuroaffirmative therapist, discusses issues surrounding autism including masking and unmasking. Jessica is the author of the book, “The Unmasking Workbook for Autistic Adults: Neurodiversity Affirming Skills to Help You Live Authentically, Avoid Burnout & Thrive” (https://shorturl.at/lvVY1). Find out more about Jessica and her practice - Tree of Life Behavioral Health - by clicking on this link: https://www.treeoflifebehavioral.com/ourteam.html.

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://youtu.be/FSQLtBAsyqY

* 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/