Introducing a crucial and beautifully genuine, often light-hearted independent podcast – Adulting With Autism offers precisely what its title implies, exploring a multitude of topics relating to learning to survive and thrive as an adult with autism.
Approaching the subject matter with a calming and engaging presentation – host April Ratchford proves instantly easy to listen to; an informative and honest guide through various issues and stories.
From the heart and crafted with equal parts experience and emotion, Adulting With Autism was inspired by the real life journey of the April’s own son. Ahzerei, affectionately known as Z, struggled with a plethora of issues when transitioning into adult-hood. As an occupational therapist, and having lived with Autism herself throughout life, April felt obliged to make content that could help other parents better navigate the world as they assist their own children with autism when progressing into adult life.
Utilising research and education in line with personal experiences, April covers a range of topics from widespread struggles with Trauma, Stress and Healing, to employing tools like Exercise and Nasal Breathing, right through to Midlife Changes and Unlocking Your True Potential.
Most recently, the episode How to Unleash Your Inner Charisma, welcomes Milena Dalinaros, and guides listeners through an insightful and research-backed exploration of Charisma and how it can completely transform social interactions and conversations.
Key takeaways include overcoming the belief that you’re either born with charisma or not – presenting the idea and truth that self-esteem and charisma, confidence and self-acceptance, are all traits that can be learned and developed by any and all individuals.
“No one is perfect, and it has nothing to do with flaws – there are no flaws, it’s just us; we are just who we are.” – Milena Dalinaros.
Noting regular episodes spanning back to January, Adulting With Autism is a beautifully inspired and much-needed podcast, and makes for a soothing and educational listen.
Whether you yourself have lived with autism as an adult, are a parent embarking upon a journey helping your child enter adult life with autism, or even just for those with an interest in the topic and indeed the compassion to want to understand all who share the world, Adulting With Autism is a diamond of a podcast, with the potential to impact millions of people across the globe.
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