Hey all! I'm going to be at #ALAAC26 ! I will be at booth 3530 signing books on Sunday at 2pm! Let me know if you will be in Chicago at the American Library Association conference, too!

Dear Parents of Autistic & Other Neurodivergent Kids, The school year is ending soon. Your kid(s) may be out of whack. Extra emotions, struggling more with new tasks, exhibiting overall stress etc. Your job is to remember this & be their unwavering support. It's difficult, but they need you now.

Hey! That's our book! Thank you to @andreabrownlit.bsky.social for sharing!

Andrea Brown Literary Agency@andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 10mo ago

It's a School Library Journal star for DINOSAUR SHOES written by Eleni Tassopoulos Wehner, illustrated by Danamarie Hosler! 🌟“A strong addition from a neurodivergent author and illustrator that will resonate with many children and families.”🌟 Read the full review here @mightypigeon.bsky.social

Raising an unmasked autistic kid sounds daunting, but it truly comes down to letting small things go. Many parents would say, "Why are you sitting like that? Don't mess up the couch!". In reality, the cushion is providing sensory input & comfort to my child - I sat the same way when I was little.

One more day to take 20% off sitewide during our Gift Guide Launch! 🎁✨ Use code GIVEBOOKS and get a head start on your holiday shopping today. Explore now 👉 tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22

#RedReadingHub's #boardbook Sunday features #neurodivergent siblings in #TheCleanUpMonster #DinosaurShoes @elenitwehner.bsky.social ill. @mightypigeon.bsky.social @barefootbooks.bsky.social wp.me/p11DI5-dxl

The Clean-Up Monster / My Dinosaur Shoes

The Clean-Up MonsterMy Dinosaur ShoesEleni Tassopoulos Wehner and Danamarie HoslerBarefoot Books These two board books feature happenings in the daily lives of neurodivergent siblings Roscoe and hi…

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Happy Book Birthday to Roscoe & Ivy! The Clean-Up Monster received a starred review from @slj.com and @barefootbooks.bsky.social had to print more pre-order copies for My Dinosaur Shoes! So excited to share this day with @mightypigeon.bsky.social and @katedepalma.bsky.social

Autistic & ND people, here is a guide for lightbulbs Studies suggest our retinal response to a single flash of white light is more profound than non autistic people Photophobia is real Need for consistency in sensory experience to remain regulated is real! I’m warm light only, some prefer white

If you're near Pittenweem and fancy a pumpkin carved by me, buy your raffle tickets tomorrow morning!

Pittenweem Library@pittenweemlibrary.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Tomorrow morning is your last chance to buy raffle tickets for the Great Pumpkin Raffle. The library is open 10am-1pm, and the draw will be taking place at midday.

I am honored that one of my debut board books, The Clean-Up Monster, has received a starred review from School Library Journal. That title, as well as My Dinosaur Shoes, are available for pre-order. They are also available in Spanish/English editions. I can't wait to help neurodivergent families ❤️

School Library Journal@slj.com · 12mo ago

45 Outstanding Offerings from Kate Messner, Chloe Gong, and More | Starred Reviews, October 2025 www.slj.com/story/45-out...

There is a fine line between advocating for your autistic child and coddling them. At the same time, pressuring an autistic to make too many changes simultaneously or too quickly is equally damaging. This is why parenting autistic kids is so challenging - it's a constant balancing act.

Author copies of My Dinosaur Shoes & The Clean-Up Monster are here! They are available for pre-order from Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org, and Barefoot Books. I can't wait for the world to meet Roscoe & Ivy!

Calling out the White House’s lies is exhausting but crucial: “The Amish do have autism, though they may be diagnosed less often because they can be reluctant to seek specialized medical care, & there are multiple schools in Cuba specifically for children w/autism.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o...

Opinion | Autism Has Always Existed. We Haven’t Always Called It Autism.

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I’m autistic. Not because of Tylenol. Not because of vaccines. Not because of some headline. I’m autistic because that’s how my brain works. Stop treating us like a problem. Start listening to us.

This is a great thread! For me, I enjoy phone calls if they are scheduled and with my favorite people.

Moti Black 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿@motiblackart.bsky.social · last yr.

Autistic people and phone calls: not just a dislike or quirk... Many (not all) Autistic people struggle with phone calls. This is not because we're being awkward or lazy. There are genuine reasons why they're hard and why we can be paralysed with fear at the thought of dialing that number. 1/9

Age verification? I recorded songs from the radio onto a cassette tape.

Dr. Amy, PsyD 🎃@dramypsyd.rmh-therapy.com · last yr.

Age verification? I used to get the internet in the mail, 10 hours at a time.

i'd rather be cringe and whimsical than mean and miserable

This is an incredible post. If you have an autistic child, I encourage you to read it (regardless if your child is in ABA or not). Some seriously great tips.

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism@thinkingautism.com · last yr.

OK, so what are the alternatives to ABA therapy? @stimpunks.org has a manifesto: stimpunks.org/why/alternat... #autism #autistic #neurodiversity

The neurodivergent experience of asking someone for feedback and genuinely wanting feedback and being frustrated when they just say “it’s great!” vs when they ask you for feedback and you invest time/energy in providing thoughtful feedback and they get upset you didn’t just say “it’s great!”

10 & I went to her 1st concert Saturday! She has loved Linkin Park for years & was SO excited to see all of the members in person (especially Mike & Emily). I remember listening to Hybrid Theory in my Sony portable CD player at 13 years old thinking (knowing) it was perfection.

This was me all summer. I was desperate for adult interaction but so overwhelmed by life that I didn't reach out to anyone for weeks. I'm so grateful to have (most) of my routine back.

Autistic Adam@autisticadam.bsky.social · last yr.

Autistic me: I’m lonely, I should try to spend time with others. Also autistic me: I’m so exhausted, anxious and overwhelmed. I don’t have the energy, focus or mindset necessary for me to meaningfully connect with others and have positive interactions at this time.

As an autistic girl/woman who was hurt the most by fellow girls/women, this is important advice. I cherish the few genuine female friends in my life.

Michael Ann, sociotechnical femme@michaelann.bsky.social · last yr.

One of the most important tips I can give to young autistic women is to learn the difference between “friends” who keep you around so they have a convenient easy target, and actual friends who care about you. The latter group won’t constantly direct harm at you, and will stand in your defense.

Btw just because somebody didn’t know they were neurodivergent when they were younger, doesn’t automatically mean they were seen as a gifted child.

ADHD diagnoses save lives ❤️ New research shows that treating ADHD can: • improve mental health • reduce risk of accidents • lower substance misuse • decrease likelihood of criminal behavior (linked to impulsivity etc) Early diagnosis and support aren't just helpful - they're life-changing #AuDHD

My 2 oldest went back today. Per my 10 y/o, the bus driver is mean & yelled at the kids for standing, being too loud, etc. She devised a scheme to make the new driver leave: "Mom, all of us are going to be SUPER QUIET. That way, she will be mad that she can't yell at anyone & quit!" I approved.

I saw this set at an estate sale. I didn't know anything about it - just that it was beautiful. I learned later it's called "lusterware" (due to the opalescent finish) & was made circa 1920s in Czechoslovakia. It included 8 teacups/saucers/plates + a serving platter - no imperfections.

As a bubbly, warm & almost child-like, autistic woman, others will sometimes attempt to take advantage of my perceived naivety. What they don't realize is that they aren't the first ones to try, and I am *exceptional* at pattern recognition.

Edit to add: This is also an "autistic person problem." I'm extroverted, but I don't like being caught off guard by social interactions that I didn't anticipate - especially when I'm focusing on a grocery list.