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Adulting with Autism

by April Ratchford MS OT/L

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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…
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"You're in graduate school." "You're in a long-term relationship." "You can carry a conversation." Okay—but at what cost? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with Ryn Rising, a queer, trans, neurodivergent counselor and…
From Demons to Champions: Learning to Love Your Neurodivergent Mind

October 24, 2026 · 43 min

What does helpful therapy look like when the goal is not simply more eye contact, fewer autistic traits, or appearing more comfortable than you actually feel? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with autistic psychotherapist…
Can You Tell Your Therapist They're Wrong? Autism & Therapy with Sean Inderbitzen

October 21, 2026 · 41 min

What does helpful therapy look like when the goal is not simply more eye contact, fewer autistic traits, or appearing more comfortable than you actually feel? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with autistic psychotherapist…
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October 19, 2026 · 25 min

I thought I would spend my career treating patients, become a director of rehab, and eventually retire. Apparently, life had other plans. In this solo episode of Adulting with Autism, I'm sharing what I have learned about becoming an…

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Autistic Adults Deserve Relationship Education: Consent, Dating & Boundaries

October 17, 2026 · 27 min

Autistic children become autistic adults. But who explains friendship, attraction, changing relationships, consent, sensory preferences, and boundaries when so much support still focuses on childhood? In this episode of Adulting with…
Healthy Living Your Way: Autism, Movement & Rest with Jimmy Clare

October 14, 2026 · 36 min

What if healthy living did not require following the latest trend, tolerating someone else's workout music, or pretending every day comes with the same amount of energy? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with Jimmy Clare, an…
Throwback Tuesday: Professor Sol Smith on Autism, Unmasking & Self-Discovery

October 13, 2026 · 49 min

Hey squad—it's Throwback Tuesday. Monday came, I was exhausted, and I decided not to force an episode when my brain had already clocked out. Instead, we're revisiting a conversation many of you will appreciate after Professor Sol Smith's…
Your Degree Wasn't a Waste: Career Pivots & Transferable Skills

October 10, 2026 · 21 min

The promotions were there. The pay was good. The team was successful. So why didn't it feel like success? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with executive coach and author Chad Betz about the moment he sat in a parking…
Different Brains, Better Systems: Rethinking Normal with Nat Hawley

October 7, 2026 · 32 min

A company can celebrate neurodiversity, hire neurodivergent employees, and still create a workplace where those employees burn out trying to stay. So what does inclusion look like after the interview? In this episode of Adulting with…
What Works for Your Brain? Personal Science with Gary Wolf

October 5, 2026 · 27 min

What if understanding your energy, attention, and daily struggles does not require another expensive wearable—or tracking every 15 minutes of your life? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I talk with science writer Gary Wolf…
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October 3, 2026 · 35 min

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About the show

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, clinical insight, and honest conversation to guide neurodivergent adults into their next chapter of growth. Each episode brings practical tools, mental-health strategies, autistic storytelling, and real talk about boundaries, burnout, sensory needs, finances, friendships, and the messy parts of becoming an independent adult. Featuring leading experts in autism, mental health, neuroscience, accessibility, and creative industries — along with deeply human stories from autistic adults around the world. If you're a late-diagnosed autistic adult, a college student trying to survive executive-function chaos, or a neurodivergent person trying to build a life that actually fits — you are in the right place. 🎙️ Hosted by: April Ratchford, OTR/L — autistic occupational therapist, autism advocate, author, and executive contributor to Brainz Magazine.