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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · May 15

Thank you!

Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · May 8

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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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · May 8

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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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · May 8

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 · May 8

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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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · May 5

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!

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Apr 17

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!

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Apr 17

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 · Apr 11

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Live Pitching vs. Cold Querying: Insights from Author and Agent Amy Nielsen

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Apr 11

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 · Apr 3

It's not Christmas, but it almost feels like it! Tomorrow I'll be joining @andiesmithbooks.bsky.social in Tallahassee as we both accept Florida State Book Awards! Friend, can't wait to hug you! #WritingCommunity

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 26

Vague Publishing News! Wahoo! #writingcommunity #publishing #picturebooks

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 25

That was so wrong. Thank you for voicing this!

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 25

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 · Mar 25

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...

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

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 23

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...

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 · Mar 23

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 23

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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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 12

Well obviously you should read my book! www.amazon.com/Worth-Amy-Ni...

Worth It

Amazon.com: Worth It: 9781958531587: Nielsen, Amy: Books

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 11

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...

Meet Melissa Trempe ‑ Author of Ladybug Launch

YouTube video by Amy Nielsen Author & Autism Advocate

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 11

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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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 11

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

Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 11

Drawing ends March 17th :)

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Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social · Mar 11

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...

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

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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