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ASD is a mental health disorder (disability) DX by the DSM-5. Not an identity. "Identifying" as autistic, minimizes the challenges of individuals with the medical diagnosis. Please stop. Get a diagnosis from a medical professional. It's hard enough already to get insurance to pay for services.

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I know formal diagnosis isn’t accessible for everyone, and self-ID can be meaningful. I just ask that people talk about it with care—for many families, autism isn’t a label or trend. It’s daily life. 💙

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Autism isn’t just a self-discovery journey for us—it’s a condition that usually shows signs by 18 months and affects every part of life: communication, behavior, safety, school, and more. It’s relentless, beautiful, and hard.

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Seeing a lot of adults talk about self-diagnosing autism lately, and as a parent of a child with a formal DSM-5 diagnosis, I have mixed feelings.

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Hi! Thanks for thinking of me! I have been a sensitivity reader for several manuscripts that include ASD characters. Feel free to email me at amy@thepurcellagency and we can discuss terms and fees. I'd love to help!

Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

This is so tremendously sad. I'm horrified at what my country is doing to human beings.

Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I watched the whole thing with utter disgust. Then I saw I misspelled a word in this video and thought man this guy really got to me!

Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Dear Mr. @rfk-junior.bsky.social, my child is not a burden nor broken. Happy #autismacceptance month.

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

For any authors participating in the @writingdaywksp.bsky.social in Tampa tomorrow, I'll be there taking live pitches and teaching "Self-Editing for Authors." This podcast episode with @writeitscared.bsky.social would be a great refresher on live pitches! #writingcommunity #amquerying Link below!

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

That was so wrong. Thank you for voicing this!

Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Hello #writingcommunity! My Navy-wife daughter helps support her family making doggie bandanas. I purchased this book-inspired one & I'm in love with it! If you have a pup, want to support a small business, a military family, and love books our pups could be twinning! www.etsy.com/listing/1879...

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

This is a different one! The other one is at The Writer's Workout! I'll drop a link below! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGss...

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From Concept to Contract: Navigating the Picture Book Journey with Amy Nielsen

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Putting final touches on a workshop I'm doing for #scbwi on making book trailers! I'm so excited! If you didn't know, 80% of internet consumption is video. I'll drop a link to my former book trailer presentation below so you can get started! #writingcommunity amynielsenauthor.com/2024/10/04/w...

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Why You Should Make a Book Trailer and How to Create One (Including My FREE Webinar!)

The free webinar with examples is at the end. I made it for Wild Ink and Conquest authors, but I’m now sharing it with YOU! Along with my free downloadable guide.:) Enjoy! What is a Book Trai…

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I've been MIA for 2 weeks hosting Canadian family and friends. We said goodbye this morning. Gonna miss 18 pairs of shoes at the front door and children splashing in the pool. We had an amazing time! Back to work tomorrow! #canadastrong #familylove #writingcommunity

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Meet Melissa Trempe ‑ Author of Ladybug Launch

One of my initiatives is to promote literacy through author interviews for KIDS! I love this interview with my client @melissatrempe.bsky.social #writingcommunity I'm happy to interview any PB author and promote literacy and their books! DM me! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA85...

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YouTube video by Amy Nielsen Author & Autism Advocate

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Today in our #neurodivergentworld. My autistic son has 3-month appointments with his dev ped. Today, he's gained weight, is socially thriving, and has no med changes. This is HUGE for him! If you are the parent of an autistic child, I offer free parent coaching. You are not alone! #autism

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Feel free to DM me your screenshot. It doesn't have to be public:)

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Take a Look, Donate a Book!, a project from Ms. Jacob

I'm helping a teacher update her classroom library. I'm drawing for a query and 1st 5 pages (or entire PB manu) for authors who donate at least $5.00 to this teacher's endeavor to update her classroom library. Screenshot your donation to enter! #amquerying www.donorschoose.org/project/take...

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Help me give my students book sets to use in small groups and literature circles to encourage their love of reading! These sets of books will help my students read and learn together, while growing...

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Of course! Your podcast is providing amazing service to anyone in publishing:)

Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

#amquerying authors don’t miss the last episode of this and go back and binge the rest!

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Bruce Buchanan @bbuchananwomble.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

My Season of Edits continues. But I'm taking a quick break to remind everyone of this amazing anthology. I have a story in here & so do lots of my writer friends. Get your formal wear together, pick up your date & come to the dance! @wildinkpublishing.bsky.social

The book cover of Prom Perfect, an anthology of prom-themed short stories.

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S.E. Reed @writingwithreed.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Turned my ASK GRACE dedication and acknowledgments document in to my publisher last night. The final step before I get to see a proof copy. Eeeek! So exciting.

Picture of YA novel Ask Grace and a quote from the editor.

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I’m here! I’m glad you are!

Helen Lane @helenlane.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

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Meredith was my 1st ever client. And the client I knew I'd fight to the death for as I waded through inboxes that weren't mine during my intern days. She is INCREDIBLY talented. And it was always a matter of when and not if that was recognised. Thankfully @missgab721.bsky.social has excellent taste.

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Congratulations to all! This sounds so good!

Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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Hiya #RevPit, my #MeettheEditor sesh will be on Friday at 11am eastern/8am pacific!

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Today is my youngest daughter's 26th birthday. Her wife is a Navy L&D nurse working a 12-hour shift tonight. She asked me to FT and play Roblox with her. So, guess what I'm about to do! #girlmom #Navy #roblox

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Can't wait for Wednesday! I'm sharing @briangehrlein.bsky.social 's TERRIFYING PICTURE BOOK to hundreds of victims/kids in Apollo Beach, Florida. "Kids, Dennis is coming!" #WritingCommunity

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Flublishing Pod @flublishing.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

An all-new episode drops this Wednesday! All about vetting agents... and we chat about some of the shady stuff that you sometimes see. 👀

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

This episode of the Literary Blend podcast @demimschwartz.bsky.social featuring @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social is a MUST-LISTEN for querying authors all about all the reasons why an agent might pass. Vicky gives amazing insight and lets authors peek behind the curtain. open.spotify.com/episode/2Vvs...

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Chapter 49 - The Rocky Rejection Road with Vicky Weber

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Literary Agent Woes: Finding the PERFECT editor for a manuscript and realizing you have the same manuscript at another imprint under the same publishing house and the rules prohibit you from sending to both. #writingcommunity What's your agent woe?

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WORTH IT ‑ Amy Nielsen (Wild Ink Publishing)

Mayflower Media—I make book trailers. Here is the one I made for my book. I'm teaching how to make book trailers at the Eastern PA SCBWI in June. I have many more on my YouTube channel. #writingcommunity www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHk4...

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YouTube video by Amy Nielsen Author & Autism Advocate

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If you watch the Oscars my autistic son's girlfriend's uncle (Stephen James) is up for an Oscar for visual effects for Dune: Part Two. Send good vibes!

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