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Beyond the Mask: Navigating Adult Life, Burnout & Identity as an Autistic Person with April Ratchford

What does it really mean to navigate adulthood when the world wasn't designed with neurodivergent people in mind?

In this episode, we sit down with April Ratchford, OTR/L, an autistic occupational therapist, writer, and host of Adulting with Autism, a globally recognized podcast with more than 2.7 million lifetime downloads.

April brings a unique combination of lived experience and professional expertise, creating honest conversations about what it actually takes for autistic adults to build independence, advocate for themselves, and navigate the expectations of everyday life.

We explore the…

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