About Adulting with Autism

Adulting with Autism is a podcast and platform dedicated to helping autistic and neurodivergent teens and young adults navigate real life. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and lived experience, the show explores independence, careers, confidence, and the everyday realities of adulthood.

About the Podcast

Hosted by occupational therapist and creator April Ratchford, Adulting with Autism focuses on practical strategies and real-world conversations that support autistic individuals as they transition into adulthood.

Each episode features experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experience who share insights that help listeners build independence, develop life skills, and navigate the challenges of adult life.

The goal is simple: real conversations that lead to real growth.

About the Host

April Ratchford is an occupational therapist, advocate, and the creator of Adulting with Autism. With professional experience supporting individuals across the lifespan and personal insight into the realities of neurodivergence, April created the podcast to bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and real-life adult challenges.

Through the podcast and related work, she focuses on helping autistic individuals develop independence, confidence, and practical life strategies for adulthood.

The Adulting with Autism podcast reaches a growing global audience and continues to amplify conversations about independence, life skills, and adulthood for autistic individuals.