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
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🧩 Autistic. Authentic. Unapologetic.
🔥 Join 2M+ listeners and change the narrative—one episode at a time.
Adulting with Autism
Building Community & Hope in the Special Needs World | Jamie Olson | Adulting With Autism Podcast
“Community is where hope lives.”
In this inspiring episode of Adulting With Autism, we sit down with Jamie Olson, the creator of Uniquely You Magazine, a publication written by and for the special needs community. Jamie shares her journey as a mom of three—including her 12-year-old son with autism and epilepsy—and how she’s building spaces that connect, inspire, and empower families nationwide.
Through her work as a publisher and community builder, Jamie is proving that sharing our stories and creating meaningful connections can bring hope, understanding, and practical support to neurodivergent families everywhere.
🎧 In this episode, we discuss:
- The power of storytelling in the special needs community
- Building events and resources that truly connect families
- Finding hope and belonging through shared experiences
- How to bridge digital and real-world support for neurodivergent families
💡 Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or advocate, Jamie’s story will remind you that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
🌟 Resources & Links:
🌟 Join the NeuroThrive Summit and the Social Summit 2025: https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/scs2025
https://autismsupport.live/july-aprilratchford
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