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@EleniTWehner

AuDHD SAHM (she/her)🦄 Author/Illustrator of kid's books inspired by my #Autistic family 💖 Raising empowered kids. Instagram & Bluesky : @EleniTWehner

 St Louis, MO
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Joined July 2022
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I've been absent from SM, but I had to participate in my favorite writing contest! My #50PreciousWords entry was inspired by daffodils I picked last week. I felt guilty cutting them, but the incoming frost was too risky. Thanks to @viviankirkfield and everyone else involved!
Photo of a Daffodil with a poem named Daffodil Dedication By Eleni T. Wehner Daffodils Dance Swaying serenely. Daffodils Detached Fully-bloomed; Cut from bunches. Daffodils Drink Sipping vase water; Stems like straws Daffodils Delight Vibrant yellow; Demanding attention Daffodils Dry Petals slowly fading; golden into rust. Daffodils Die Resting on compost grave. Daffodils Decay Giving soil nutrients. Daffodils Dance Celebrating nature's beautiful cycle.

ALT Photo of a Daffodil with a poem named Daffodil Dedication By Eleni T. Wehner Daffodils Dance Swaying serenely. Daffodils Detached Fully-bloomed; Cut from bunches. Daffodils Drink Sipping vase water; Stems like straws Daffodils Delight Vibrant yellow; Demanding attention Daffodils Dry Petals slowly fading; golden into rust. Daffodils Die Resting on compost grave. Daffodils Decay Giving soil nutrients. Daffodils Dance Celebrating nature's beautiful cycle.

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Anyone in the #autistic #neurodivergent #AuDHD #kidlit or #writingcommunity can find me on Bluesky! I'll be deleting my X and Instagram accounts on Friday. I'm grateful for all of the friendships and connections Twitter brought me. See y'all on Bluesky!
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I'm almost 3 weeks late, but Baby Grinch was Snorlax for Halloween this year! Any suggestions for Baby Grinch's next outfit? It doesn't have to be a #Pokémon - I'm open to other ideas!
A baby doll sized Baby Grinch. They are wearing a Snorlax costume with a hat

ALT A baby doll sized Baby Grinch. They are wearing a Snorlax costume with a hat

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Ah, yes. The 'post-conversation clarification text'
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I saw a Mom's Group SM post detailing how most kids don't want to hang w/ her ADHD son. He hangs with 'other shunned' kids at school only. She ensures he has 'cool clothes' & is 'handsome', but it doesn't help. I replied those 'cool kids' will never be his friends & that's OK.
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As neurodivergent ppl, we tend to assume that we aren't invited to things. I've made an effort to reach out to my kids' (likely ND) friends' parents over the years. Know what? They are available 99% of the time & are beyond grateful you reached out first.
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We now have a network of amazing kids & parents that have become our friends. My kids have enough friends that we host a kid Halloween party every year & consistently have about 20 guests. Parents that would have *never* reached out first are now our best friends.
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I cut this stunning, 5-inch wide rose from my garden today 😍, but then remembered it's almost November in the midwest 😳. Gotta love those climate change mixed emotions.
Photo of a huge, 5 inch across, light pink and white rose

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My reaction fluctuates between 'Flood of Emotions' and 'Poor memory trying to recall what I did'
When someone says "I need to talk to you about something" There are 5 owls saying: Flood of Emotions, Fear of Confrontation, RSD, My need to people please, and My poop memory trying to recall what I did. Credit to at Coaching with Brooke

ALT When someone says "I need to talk to you about something" There are 5 owls saying: Flood of Emotions, Fear of Confrontation, RSD, My need to people please, and My poop memory trying to recall what I did. Credit to at Coaching with Brooke

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My 9 y/o was talking with her friend when one of her girl classmates came over. Girl: I know you're autistic. My daughter: So? Girl: Well, that's BAD! My daughter: -shrugs shoulders - Maybe to you, but not to me. I have never been so proud.
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I've been gone for so many months that I'm afraid to come back 🫣 Are you still here, #kidlit and #actuallyautistic friends?
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Callum Stephen (He/Him)@AutisticCallum_19 Jan 2024
Neurodivergent life is being over- and under- estimated by a lot of people. You’ll often be seen as a ‘genius’ with ‘unique talents and ways of thinking’ who is ‘full of potential’, but also as an ‘eccentric’ person who is too ‘awkward’, ‘unfocused’ and ‘unlikeable’ to succeed.
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When you personify Christmas decorations to the point where you feel physical stomachaches at the idea of putting Baby Grinch in storage, you make them a Valentines outfit instead. #ActuallyAutistic
Baby Grinch doll wearing a Valentines Day outfit. Pink long sleeve shirt with applique heart and red pants

ALT Baby Grinch doll wearing a Valentines Day outfit. Pink long sleeve shirt with applique heart and red pants

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8 & 6 don't believe in Santa. This is helpful. 8: What if we FORGET to stay upstairs until you or Dad wake up? 6: Yeah, what will happen? Me: I mean, I *was* planning on putting a pack of Pokémon cards in your stockings in the AM but if you're already downstairs ... Both: GOT IT!
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The "Batman Smells, Robin laid an egg, Batmobile lost a wheel and the Joker learned ballet" version of Jingle Bells is still alive and well. The kids are alright. Happy Christmas Eve to those celebrating 🎅!
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I feel like a broken record. It is NOT part of autism for a child to have frequent meltdowns. It *is* common for traumatized autistic kids who aren't getting their emotional & environmental needs met to have frequent meltdowns.
Dr Jay Watts (@Shrink_at_Large) profile pictureDr Jay Watts@Shrink_at_Large22 Dec 2023
"A REFERRAL FOR a nine-year-old autistic girl was refused by CAMHS last year with a consultant said that it is “common for children with disabilities to have meltdowns and say they don’t want to be here” after they reported her suicidal ideation." tinyurl.com/32s6bk42
CAMHS refusing to treat girl with suicidal thoughts shows 'autistic children are being failed'

CAMHS refusing to treat girl with suicidal thoughts shows 'autistic children are being failed'

The child’s GP had referred them over increasing anxiety, and suicidal ideation.

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Patron Saint Of Tits@aGlitterTree22 Dec 2023
cw: sad my coworker has always been the queen of Christmas cookies. she passed away a week ago and we've been lost without her. yesterday, her husband came in and brought us plates of cookies that she made early and froze for us. i'm full of love and grief
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I bought this Grinch baby as a Christmas gift for my 8 year old. Just kidding, I totally bought it for me.
Picture of a woman with brown hair and glasses holding a baby stuffed version of the Grinch

ALT Picture of a woman with brown hair and glasses holding a baby stuffed version of the Grinch

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