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Adulting with Autism

April Ratchford MS OT/L
Autism
ADHD
Neurodiversity
Mental Health
Neurodivergence
Burnout
Mindfulness
Resilience
Emotional Regulation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Boundaries
Dyslexia
Education
Self-Love
Trauma
Entrepreneurship
Emotional Healing
Anxiety
Authenticity
PTSD

ADULTING WITH AUTISM A movement for neurodivergent adults, created by autistic occupational therapist April Ratchford, OTR/L. Adulting with Autism is a global community for autistic and ADHD adults navigating independence, relationships, college life, careers, emotional regulation, and real-world executive-function challenges. With over 2.7 million downloads, April blends lived experience, clinica... more

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Latest Episodes

A smile. A wave. A sign. A tap on an AAC device. A full sentence.

All of it is communication.

In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with Luba Patlakh, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Kidology, a pediatric early interv... more

What gets missed when mental healthcare focuses on one symptom—or one diagnosis—without asking about the rest of someone's life?

In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with Shari B. Kaplan, LCSW, a therapist based in Boca Raton, Florida, ... more

You know what you need to do.

You have the list. You have the planner. You might even have an entire Notion dashboard that looks like it belongs in a productivity commercial.

So why is the thing still not getting done?

In this episode of Adu... more

What happens when the explanations you were given about your body, your health, and your childhood no longer make sense?

In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with Jordyn Hope, they/she, a survivor expert, national trainer, consultant, a... more

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Recent Guests

Jordyn Hope
Survivor expert, national trainer, consultant, peer-support provider, and founder of Flourishing Wildly
Flourishing Wildly
Episode: Medical Child Abuse, Autism & Rebuilding Self-Trust with Jordyn Hope
Ryn Rising
Queer, trans, neurodivergent licensed mental health therapist and coach specializing in late identification and burnout
Episode: Burned Out? Add GRAVY: Neurodivergent Recovery with Ryn Rising
Sean Inderbitzen
Autistic psychotherapist and author who writes about autism and applications of polyvagal theory
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Episode: Can You Tell Your Therapist They're Wrong? Autism & Therapy with Sean Inderbitzen
Jimmy Clare
CrazyFitnessGuy, professional keynote speaker and autism advocate
CrazyFitnessGuy
Episode: Healthy Living Your Way: Autism, Movement & Rest with Jimmy Clare
Sol Smith
Professor and autistic advocate
Professor Soul / Neurospicy Community (via coaching and online community)
Episode: Throwback Tuesday: Professor Sol Smith on Autism, Unmasking & Self-Discovery
Nat Hawley
Founder of Divergent Thinking, a workplace neuro-inclusion consultancy
Divergent Thinking
Episode: Different Brains, Better Systems: Rethinking Normal with Nat Hawley
Gary Wolf
Science writer, founder of the Personal Science Research Group
Personal Science Research Group
Episode: What Works for Your Brain? Personal Science with Gary Wolf
Abigail Yardimci
Neurodivergent author of contemporary fiction, writing coach for other neurodivergent adults
Author; writing coach
Episode: Finding Your Voice Through Writing: Late AuDHD Discovery with Abigail Yardimci
Marvie Corbett
Clinical therapist in the DC/Virginia area; ADHD advocate; author; social worker
Independent clinician; author
Episode: Bright but Struggling: Late ADHD Discovery with Therapist Marvie Corbett

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April Ratchford
Host of Adulting with Autism

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Inspire ND Interview

    Host was very friendly and calm, and worked off the questions I listed and expanded them relevantly. On time and technology worked well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifer Dantzler
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic show

    I honestly cannot thank April enough for inviting me onto Adulting with Autism. From the moment we started talking, she made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. April is so warm, down-to-earth and incredibly easy to talk to. Honestly, it felt less like being interviewed on a podcast and more like chatting with an old but very young friend 🙌 There was no pressure to be polished or perfect — she let me talk, she let me butt in, she let me go off on my little tangents, and most importantly... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellie AUdhd capstick
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A must listen for great info on autism

    I have a 25 yo son with ASD, who’s just graduated college, but struggles with executive function and working memory. I have been immersed in all things autism since his diagnosis at age 3, but always learn something new or consider an aspect of autism from a different angle from this podcast. Highly recommend for the information and interesting guests. A must listen for anyone who has someone with ASD in their orbit. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keishoos
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent conversation

    April is a gracious and thoughtful host who creates a space for meaningful, grounded conversation. She guides the discussion with clarity and intention, making it both engaging and impactful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Alena Candova
    United States7 months ago
  • Sensory issue

    Good show- I wish I could connect and access the content, but you've got music playing the entire time. I'm ND, and sensory stuff can be a challenge. The music has meet the voice track is really distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    deeddragon
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience appreciates real-world tools and encouraging tone for autistic adults.
Listeners praise thoughtful, practical questions and warm interview style.
Guests note compassionate, well-prepared host who asks insightful questions.

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Burned Out? Add GRAVY: Neurodivergent Recovery with Ryn Rising
Q: So what would you suggest to a listener whose needs are becoming clear, but the finances, employment, caregiving, that can't change quickly and applying gravy to that burnout?
Ryn recommends micro-steps, such as spending a few minutes on something joyful or improving sleep, and building gradually. They emphasize self-compassion when progress feels small, noting that consistent steps can make life meaningfully better over time.
Burned Out? Add GRAVY: Neurodivergent Recovery with Ryn Rising
Q: So, your practice emphasizes building a life that doesn't require constant self-erasure, which is really hard to do in this economy. What does self-erasure look like in an ordinary week?
Ryn says it can help to examine why a task is being done and for whom, while recognizing that some demands are necessary for survival. Identifying what those demands make possible, and creating support structures, can make daily life more manageable.
Medical Child Abuse, Autism & Rebuilding Self-Trust with Jordyn Hope
Q: How can teams investigate concerns while preserving necessary health care and a patient's opportunity to speak privately? Or what if they don't speak? What if they have something like CP and they're non-verbal?
Hope recommends speaking with the child privately when possible, reporting reasonable suspicions rather than trying to investigate or diagnose alone, and involving relevant caregivers, teachers, clinicians, and social workers. They stress preserving care because genuine illness can coexist with abuse.
Medical Child Abuse, Autism & Rebuilding Self-Trust with Jordyn Hope
Q: So when you educate people on Munchausen by proxy, what misconceptions do you hear the most often and have to correct?
Hope says the biggest misconception is that Munchausen by proxy is a mental illness. They prefer “Munchausen by proxy abuse” because the framing emphasizes the harm and keeps attention on the child rather than the perpetrator.
Can You Tell Your Therapist They're Wrong? Autism & Therapy with Sean Inderbitzen
Q: What is one question a listener can ask a prospective therapist to learn whether their care is genuinely like affirming?
Inderbitzen recommends asking how the therapist responds when a client says they think the therapist is wrong. He also suggests asking how the therapist finds out whether their work is helping.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adulting with Autism

What is Adulting with Autism about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on practical strategies and lived experience for autistic and neurodivergent adults aiming for greater independence, healthier relationships, and better workplace outcomes. Across episodes, hosts and guests explore topics like executive function, emotional regulation, sleep, burnout, communication in intimate and professional settings, and inclusive work environments, often blending coaching frameworks, clinical insights, and real-world anecdotes. A standout strength is the thoughtful pairing of clinicians, coaches, and autistic voices who share actionable tools and honest perspectives, making complex neuroscience and therapy accessible. The show's unique angle is its consistent focus on adulting challenges through a neu... more

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1. Meet My Autistic Brain
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1. Jordyn Hope
2. Ryn Rising
3. Sean Inderbitzen
4. Jimmy Clare
5. Sol Smith
6. Nat Hawley
7. Gary Wolf
8. Abigail Yardimci

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