# Episode 24 - Autism and Self-Discovery

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Podcast: [Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-autism-a-spectrum-of-uniqueness-podcast-6592729)
Published: 2025-04-19T10:20:59+00:00
Episode link: https://chrisq2.podbean.com/e/episode-24-autism-and-self-discovery/
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Duration seconds: 2270

## Resource

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.T0d24u2T2I2UYrol-TX4-pqETBrWED2JZOjg0qjDJTrPfROhypCbgD54mllV9kwmIb0w9VXbuyzdjK0ROh3Fv9CtoB6oD_Bg6K-GRhzBWrI.5DHQDcgUtl0X4hDiINztVrSzrfvLEDbBxZUPXWwgl-Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=sol+smith+the+autistic%27s+guide+to+self-discovery&qid=1745056224&sprefix=sol+smith+self+di%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1). Sol is the founder of Square Peg Coaching and Consulting (https://www.professorsol.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 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 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 Autist…

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