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Adulting with Autism

April Ratchford MS OT/L

ADULTING WITH AUTISMA 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

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45:04

Autistic Adulting ADHD Hacks: Myths, Diagnosis &...

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2025/10/18

Send us a text Autistic adulting with ADHD chaos? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with ADHD expert Dr. Shirley Hershko on turning neurodivergent challenges into gifts—myths busted (not childhood-only, not laziness, not just attention deficit), diagnosis deep-dive (comprehensive interviews, DSM-5 scales, advanced computer tests for meds impact), and low-friction systems (visual schedules, microtasks, external cues like timers/body-doubles). Lecturer/r...

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42:53

Autistic Adulting Resilience Hacks: War Survivor to...

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2025/10/15

Send us a text Autistic adulting feeling lost? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with war survivor and CEO John Brink on resilience, ADHD as superpower, and starting over—despite PTSD from Nazi-occupied Holland's Hunger Winter (foraging as a kid, Dad missing in action). Emigrated to Canada 1965 with $25.47, founded Brink Forest Products (North America's top value-added wood manufacturer), now 84 leading 10+ companies. Philanthropist ($1M to College of ...

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43:22

Autistic Adulting Mold Hacks: Home Exposure &...

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2025/10/13

Send us a text Autistic adulting health mystery? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with environmental consultant Brian Karr on mold exposure impacting neurodivergents—symptoms like neurological fog, skin issues, gut chaos from hidden home triggers. Co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian's helped 3,000+ hypersensitive folks (personal story: Leak led to forgetfulness/eczema, saved by expertise). Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI), he decod...

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36:08

Autistic Adulting Leadership Hacks: Clarity, Purpose...

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2025/10/11

Send us a text Autistic adulting lost in chaos? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with executive coach Maria Cristini on inside-out leadership for neurodivergent wins. With 25 years helping leaders (college grads to CEOs) navigate uncertainty, Maria shares values-driven hacks from her book TWO FEET IN: Finding Clarity, Purpose, and Passion in Your Life and Career—core values alignment, CliftonStrengths for natural strengths, growth edge over imposter s...

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44:20

Autistic Adulting Workplace Hacks: Beating Rudeness &...

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2025/10/08

Send us a text Autistic adulting workplace drama? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with psychologist John O'Brien, Ph.D., on beating rudeness, microaggressions, and burnout for neurodivergent wins. From "Bowling Alone" fragmentation (social media, politics, pandemic) to employer policies that actually work, John shares why incivility costs billions ($2B/day!) and how to bridge neurotypical-neurodivergent gaps without coddling. Transcript gems: Microag...

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45:49

Autistic Adulting Transitions: Neurodivergent...

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2025/10/06

Send us a text Stuck in autistic adulting transitions? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) interviews therapeutic consultant Joanna Lilley, M.A., NCC, on supporting neurodivergent young adults (18-29) through post-high school, college, or mid-20s hurdles. With 10+ years in adolescent mental health, wilderness therapy, and higher ed coaching, Joanna matches families with resources for independence—focusing on skill-building, parent boundaries, and real-world launc...

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29:20

Autistic Adulting Literacy Hacks: From Failure to PhD...

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2025/10/04

Send us a text Struggling with autistic adulting literacy blocks? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with educator Lois Letchford on busting myths and hacks for struggling readers. Lois, a 20+ year literacy specialist (Master's from SUNY Albany, Australian PE teacher turned specialist), shares her son's journey from first-grade failure (learning disability echoing dyslexia/autism) to Oxford PhD—using poetry, story acting, and cultural rewrites over failed ...

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39:13

Autistic Adulting & Chakra Healing: Unmasked Trauma...

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2025/10/01

Send us a text Struggling with autistic adulting burnout or emotional blocks? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) interviews holistic mentor Edit B Kiss on chakra healing for neurodivergent life. Edit, a #1 bestselling author and Reiki Master, shares her shift from 15 years in petroleum engineering to global trauma release coaching—empowering clients (traders, influencers, artists) to clear chakras, release ancestral pains, and reprogram the subconscious in 30 da...

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42:51

Unmasking Communication: Elissa R. Mandel on...

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2025/09/29

Send us a text On this groundbreaking episode of Adulting With Autism, speech-language pathologist, executive coach, and late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD entrepreneur Elissa Renee Mandel shares how her unique journey—from Gallaudet to creating Speech Works by Elissa—reshaped what’s possible for non-speaking, autistic, and neurodivergent adults. With over 30 years of experience, Elissa breaks down why traditional speech, work, and learning systems fail so many—and how progressive, unmasking, and m...

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36:05

Breaking the Script: Cody Johnston on Accessible AI,...

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2025/09/27

Send us a text On this candid episode of Adulting With Autism, Cody Johnston—“The Weird Canadian”—unpacks what it means to build accessible, Fortune 500-grade solutions for small businesses and neurodivergent founders. Cody draws on a decade in government and global finance tech to explain why real innovation happens outside of endless corporate meetings, and how autistic minds are uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of digital transformation. Discover why authenticity, owning your “wei...

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33:04

Once a Fighter: Noah May on Surviving Mental Health...

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2025/09/24

Send us a text On this raw, heartfelt episode of Adulting With Autism, Alabama journalist and multi-podcast host Noah May (Lethal Venom) shares his journey from self-doubt and severe depression to outspoken mental health advocate and voice for Gen Z resilience. Noah opens up about what it’s really like to battle anxiety and stigma in the South, why “once a fighter, always a fighter” is his daily mantra, and how podcasting became both his therapeutic outlet and his way to support others fighti...

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42:44

Gen Z at Work: Brianne Rush on Secret Workplace...

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2025/09/22

Send us a text On this empowering episode of Adulting With Autism, Brianne Rush—founder of The Independence Lab and career strategist featured in Forbes and Worklife—shares the real workplace lessons every Gen Z professional, recent grad, or job seeker needs. Brianne breaks down the hidden rules no one tells new employees, explains how to advocate for yourself without being labeled “entitled,” and offers a step-by-step framework to move from overlooked to promoted. Learn why “hard work” is ju...

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45:28

Intuitive Healing & Real Self-Acceptance: Donnie...

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2025/09/20

Send us a text On this deeply honest episode of Adulting With Autism, Donnie Summers—autistic healing practitioner, intuitive coach, and founder of Beyond Limits Healing—explains how his journey from severe depression and undiagnosed autism led him to discover the powerful gifts of intuition, sensitivity, and somatic release. Donnie shares actionable guidance on breaking emotional patterns, using self-compassion, and learning how to calm the nervous system through trauma-informed, neurodivers...

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45:39

Breaking the Dyslexia Script: The Dyslexia...

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2025/09/17

Send us a text On this transformative episode of Adulting With Autism, meet Russell Van Brocklen—the Dyslexia Professor who’s revolutionizing how we support dyslexic and neurodivergent learners. Tapping into decades of research and real-life classroom breakthroughs, Russell shares why multisensory, structured-literacy routines outpace outdated “wait and see” advice—and how families can spark progress with simple, powerful actions starting tonight. Learn the science behind dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, ...

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30:49

Beats, Grit & Resilience: B-Cide on Life With MS,...

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2025/09/15

Send us a text Join Adulting With Autism for an unflinching, inspiring conversation with underground rap veteran, producer, and 55 Strong brand creator Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II. B-Cide opens up about getting diagnosed with MS at the height of his music career, what it means to keep hustling through invisible illness, and how he’s built a legacy that’s about survival, not pity. His memoir, Myelin My Shoes, pulls no punches on disability, depression, and the mental strength needed to stay tr...

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36:50

Leading with Humanity: Justin ITee Walker on...

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2025/09/13

Send us a text On this powerful episode of Adulting With Autism, meet Justin ITee Walker—Founder/CEO of ITeeCMD and host of the Multiverse Leadership Podcast. Justin’s personal journey of surviving addiction, embracing his place on the autism spectrum, and reinventing leadership in the world of cybersecurity is a testament to the transformative power of self-leadership. Through raw honesty and technical mastery, Justin shares how empathy, vulnerability, and discovering your “why” turn overwhe...

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34:44

Unmasking Emotional Intelligence: Alexandra Velez on...

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2025/09/10

Send us a text Step into a transformative conversation on Adulting With Autism featuring Alexandra Velez—behavior designer, creator of My Secure Era, and author of The Availability Awards. Alexandra is on a mission to turn silent suffering into healing by bringing emotional intelligence and attachment theory into real-life relationships. With a decade of experience and a signature blend of empathy, structure, and wit, she unpacks why so many adults stay stuck in self-sabotage, people-pleasing...

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32:19

Rewrite Your Story on Adulting With Autism: Jamie...

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2025/09/08

Send us a text On this powerful episode of Adulting With Autism, meet international bestselling author, happiness coach, and engineer Jamie Naegele (Nay-Glee). Jamie opens up about transforming his life from anxiety and burnout to joy and purpose—leaving a high-paying job, conquering $50K in debt, and learning the science of self-love. Through his story, Jamie reveals how self-discovery and rewriting our beliefs can lead to happiness, better relationships, and thriving as a neurodivergent or ...

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46:08

Monetize Your Mindset: Bart Merrell on Side Hustles,...

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2025/09/06

Send us a text On this lively episode of Adulting With Autism, international entrepreneur and author Bart Merrell (aka the Side Hustle Samurai) shares how anyone—yes, even those starting from scratch—can create financial freedom by monetizing what they already know. With wild stories (bungee jumping in Japan, entrepreneur since age 15, adaptive dog training) and a practical memory-jogger for side hustle inspiration, Bart proves that mindset and action beat luck every time. Discover simple fra...

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27:09

Finding Voice: Mila Maxwell on Sibling Bonds,...

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2025/09/03

Send us a text Join Adulting With Autism as we sit down with debut Canadian author Mila Maxwell—mother, firefighter, and co-owner of a rural gym—whose life and writing are shaped by growing up alongside a sister with cerebral palsy. In this episode, Mila shares an honest conversation about the realities of sibling relationships, disability representation in fiction, and the emotional complexities of family dynamics. Discover why audiences connect powerfully to her story, and how fiction roote...

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