Adulting with Autism

🎙️ Adulting with Autism — Over 2 MILLION Downloads and Counting!
A bold, unfiltered podcast created by April Ratchford, an autistic occupational therapist on a mission to help autistic adults thrive in every part of life—independence, relationships, careers, and emotional well-being.

💡 Featured Interviews with Trailblazing Leaders & Advocates:
🎙 Dr. Robert Melillo – Author of Disconnected Kids
🎙 Amanda Ralston – Founder of NonBinary Solutions
🎙 Thomas D’Eri – Co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash
🎙 Shell Mendelson – Career coach for neurodivergent professionals
🎙 Sam Mitchell – Host of Autism Rocks and Rolls
🎙 Doug Blecher – Autism advocate and coach
🎙 Steve Gallegos – Disability empowerment speaker
🎙 McCracken Poston Jr. – Attorney in the Truman Show Delusion case
🎙 Dr. Matt Zakreski – Clinical psychologist on neurodiversity and mental health
🎙 Dr. Foojan Zeine – Emotional wellness expert and psychotherapist

🔊 New episodes every Wednesday & Saturday
🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
🔗 Explore all links + merch: https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism
☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/adultingwithautism

📩 Want to be a guest or collaborate? Message April on PodMatch:
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🧩 Autistic. Authentic. Unapologetic.
🔥 Join 2M+ listeners and change the narrative—one episode at a time.

Host

April Ratchford

🎙️Hi, I’m April Ratchford—autistic, occupational therapist, and your slightly sarcastic guide on this wild ride called adulthood. I created Adulting with Autism because after watching my own son navigate the confusing mess of services, expectations, and neurotypical nonsense, I knew we needed better conversations.

This isn’t your average podcast. We get real, laugh through the chaos, and tackle the stuff no one preps us for: careers, relationships, mental health, and how to not scream while figuring out insurance. I'm here to spotlight autistic and neurodivergent voices, dismantle deficit narratives, and celebrate our strengths—one unfiltered episode at a time.

Whether you're autistic, parenting someone who is, or just neurodivergent and done with pretending, you’re in the right place. Grab a snack, maybe stim a little, and join us. Let's keep it real, keep it regulated, and keep adulting with autism.