By: Rachel Bushman I spent so much time playing by myself growing up. It was easier to play by myself and just be me than to try to play with others and never get it quite right. Sometimes, they would invite me to play, but it was because they needed…

By: Rachel Bushman I’ve been seeing posts and stores ramping up for the dreaded April 1st onslaught of Autism Awareness thoughts and merchandise the past month. Blue profile frames and Puzzle Pieces imagery is dripping from every surface online and in stores. I have seen Autism Warrior Parents who are…

Could I Be Autistic? Finding Answers and Support By: Rachel Bushman Today is a red-letter day in my household! Today is the day my first book is published! I am so excited to be able to finally announce that! …

Which talks am I most excited about?! PART 1 By: Rachel Bushman I cannot wait for the PDA Summit of 2022 hosted by The PDA Space! Some of the most interesting voices in the Autistic community from around the world will be there! As the saying goes- Nothing About Us…

By: Rachel Bushman CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!! I am not being glib. I promise! I am authentically excited for you! Finding out I am Autistic in 2019 changed my life for the better! I had a few moments of worry and doubt, but those moments were very brief compared to…

Asking Autistic Adults: What piece of clothing is the most vexing when it comes to your sensory aversions? By: Rachel Bushman I am starting a new segment called Wondering Wednesdays! I ask a group of over 3,000 participants in an Autistic run and Neurodivergent heavy group a question of the…

The PDA Summit 2022. What is that and why should I watch? By: Rachel Bushman I am so excited for the PDA Summit this year! There will be over thirty speakers from around the world!!!!! An event like this could hardly even be possible even five years ago! …