On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating autistic individuals discusses why emotional regulation is essential for psychological health and strategies autistic people can use to regulate their emotions. Listen to this podcast episode and find out if there’s a tool you can place in your “emotion regulation tool belt!” Find out more about Dr. Eckerd by visiting her website: https://www.marciaeckerd.com/ Click here to access the blog post written by Dr. Eckerd, “Emotional Regulation Techniques for Autistic Individuals:”  https://www.marciaeckerd.com/post/emotional-regulation-techniques-for-autistic-individuals 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 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/ NEW ONLINE AUTISM COURSE!!  Contact Dr. Quarto if you have been diagnosed with autism within the past couple of years and would like to complete the draft version of his online course for FREE.  The course is designed for newly diagnosed autistic folks and addresses topics such as masking, emotional exhaustion and autistic burnout, how to tell people that you’re autistic and how to navigate those relationships and putting together the pieces of your autistic identity.  Dr. Quarto is seeking feedback regarding pros and cons of the course for revision purposes.  It's GREAT content and it's yours for FREE!  The first five people to contact Dr. Quarto will be eligible to complete and review the course. chris@chrisquarto.com