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Adulting with Autism

April Ratchford

Booking Overview

An interview-led neurodiversity and adulting show focused on practical challenges for autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent adults, with recurring interviews featuring authors, science writers, coaches, and subject-matter experts alongside solo episodes. PR agencies could credibly pitch autism and ADHD clinicians, occupational therapists, mental-health professionals, researchers, authors, coaches, and accessibility or workplace experts with relevant expertise or lived experience; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 368

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 6.0k subscribers

Instagram: 72 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

adultingwithautism.podcast@outlook.com

aratchford76@hotmail.com

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Host

April Ratchford - Autistic occupational therapist, autism advocate, author, and executive contributor to Brainz Magazine.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional expertise or substantial lived experience in autism, ADHD, mental health, occupational therapy, neuroscience, accessibility, workplace inclusion, or neurodivergent adult life; authorship or established public-facing work is a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Professional subject-matter expertise, Published science or health writing, Leadership of relevant communities or initiatives, Credible lived experience combined with practical guidance

Recent Guest Discussions

Sol Smith - ADHD Self-discovery, Dopamine, Shame, Masking, Rejection Sensitivity, Executive-function Challenges, Burnout, Self-compassion, And Supportive Systems For Audhd Adults.

Elizabeth Svoboda - Pacing, Energy Management, Sustainable Ambition, Burnout Prevention, Recovery, Nervous-system Regulation, And Balancing Purposeful Work With Personal Capacity.

Recent Topics

Health, Autism, Neurodiversity, Executive Functioning, Burnout

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Adulting with Autism
:

Burned Out? Add GRAVY: Neurodivergent Recovery with Ryn Rising

October 26, 2026

"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 coach who supports adults navigating late autism and ADHD identification, burnout, masking, identity, and relationships. Their practice offers counseling for Oregon residents and coaching for clients worldwide. Ryn shares how burnout during graduate school led t...

From Demons to Champions: Learning to Love Your Neurodivergent Mind

October 24, 2026

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 and author Sean Inderbitzen about feeling stuck, rumination, body awareness, connection, and the importance of having a real voice in your own care. Sean introduces the approach he calls applied neural exercises: practices that invite curiosity and nonjudgme...

Can You Tell Your Therapist They're Wrong? Autism & Therapy with Sean Inderbitzen

October 21, 2026

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 and author Sean Inderbitzen about feeling stuck, rumination, body awareness, connection, and the importance of having a real voice in your own care. Sean introduces the approach he calls applied neural exercises: practices that invite curiosity and nonjudgme...

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How do I get in touch with Adulting with Autism?

Adulting with Autism is hosted by April Ratchford. Its publicly listed emails are adultingwithautism.podcast@outlook.com and aratchford76@hotmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Adulting with Autism?

The publicly listed emails for Adulting with Autism: adultingwithautism.podcast@outlook.com and aratchford76@hotmail.com.

How many listeners does Adulting with Autism have?

Podseeker estimates Adulting with Autism reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Adulting with Autism?

Adulting with Autism typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise or substantial lived experience in autism, ADHD, mental health, occupational therapy, neuroscience, accessibility, workplace inclusion, or neurodivergent adult life; authorship or established public-facing work is a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional subject-matter expertise; Published science or health writing. Recent guests include Sol Smith and Elizabeth Svoboda.

How hard is it to get booked on Adulting with Autism?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Adulting with Autism cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Autism, Neurodiversity, Executive Functioning, and Burnout. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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