Pain can be so tricky. Tricky to feel and tricky to communicate. You're welcome to have a full read by following the article link. laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/pain-isnt-... #chronicpain #chronicillness #disability
Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting
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Nurse • Author • Speaker | Supporting neurodivergent and disabled people across everyday life, healthcare & education
Flush Forward! A Friendly Toileting Guide for Parents Supporting Disabled and Neurodivergent Young People publishes next Monday September 21st! Here is what Teodora Byrne of NDwise Hub Consulting has to say about it: #disability #neurodiversity
It's all about dyspraxia today, tomorrow and Thursday. Here's some articles that I'll be signposting the groups to: laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/movement-w... #dyspraxia #neurodiversity
Movement Without Pressure: Supporting Dyspraxic Young People
In many of my recent workshops about dyspraxia, one question came up again and again from parents and educators:
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It's all about dyspraxia today, tomorrow and Thursday. Here's some articles that I'll be signposting the groups to: laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/talking-wi... #dyspraxia #parenting #neurodiversity
Talking with Your Young Person About Dyspraxia: Gentle Conversations and Respectful Support
This resource was created to support parents and carers attending the workshop
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It's all about dyspraxia today, tomorrow and Thursday. Here's some articles that I'll be signposting the groups to: laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/advocacy-l... #dyspraxia #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #healthcare
Advocacy Language for Parents: Talking to Professionals About Dyspraxia
With FREE Download
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Secure Your FREE place! The PDA Space Summit is Back for 2026! The world’s largest ((FREE)) online event dedicated to Pathological Demand Avoidance. When: Thursday, October 1 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Where: Online Theme: Capacity and Capability www.thepdaspace.com/a/2148285602... #PDA
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Summit 2026 – Pricing & Access Join The PDA Space Summit 2026 with 27 webinars on Pathological Demand Avoidance PDA, autism, ADHD and neuroaffirming approaches. Free access or choose the Back Pocket P...
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Webinar Recording: When Toileting is Hard, Understanding Your Neurodivergent Young Person laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/webinar-re... #SENDCO #socialcare #socialworkers #earlyyears #education #nurses
Webinar Recording: When Toileting is Hard, Understanding Your Neurodivergent Young Person
I wanted to share another webinar that I hope you'll find helpful.
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You can read more about my upcoming book 'Flush Forward!' here on the Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd website. blog.jkp.com/2026/08/when... #SENDCO #SENCO #socialcare #disability #healthvisitor
When Toileting Isn't About "Refusing": Looking Beyond Behaviour - JKP Blog
Nurse Laura Hellfeld explores the many experiences that influence how safe, comfortable and manageable toileting feels.
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September Newsletter: The latest resources and many upcoming FREE and low cost events. laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/september-... #healthcare #mentalhealth #education #neurodiversity #disability
September Newsletter: A Round Up of August & What's Up Next
A Warm Welcome
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If you missed our on the Autistic Mental Health Conference, we can now give you access on-demand! Purchase access here neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autisti... #AutisticMentalHealthConference #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth
Gabby's Glimmers: An Affirming story of an autistic child and their favourite food Meet the faces behind the story! #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
Falling Asleep to the Same Show for the 500th Time There is something wonderfully predictable about falling asleep to the same show for the 500th time. Read in full: laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/falling-as... #sleepsupport #sleep #mentalhealth #disability #chronicillness
Why They Can Eat One Day and Not the Next: Understanding Fluctuating Capacity Around Food I recently recorded my webinar for the upcoming PDA Space Summit, and one of the topics we’ll be exploring is capacity. Article on Substack #SLT #OT #nurses #parenting #feedingtherapy
Sleep Idea: For many, the need for coregulation continues into the night and sleep hours #mentalhealth #sleepsupport #sleep #parenting
Flush Forward! Publishing September 21st Community Feedback: "I think this book is going to help so many families. It feels really understanding and realistic, especially for families where the usual toileting advice just doesn't fit." Jenny Richards of HPCF #SENCO #socialcare #earlyyears
Please follow and share our Substack to find out more about our upcoming events and new resources for Autistic adults substack.com/@thrivingaut...
Connecting Health & Wellness Across Neurodivergence (Discount Code: 15% off the ticket price: Laura15) Our brains, bodies, nervous systems, and health do not exist in separate boxes. Our conversations about care should not either.
What If Food Exploration Meant More Than Eating? When we talk about food exploration, we often default to eating. A new food is offered, someone has a bite, & we think, they tried it. If they don’t eat it, we might think that nothing really happened. laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/what-if-fo...
What If Food Exploration Meant More Than Eating?
When we talk about food exploration, we often default to eating.
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Sometimes people stay awake because nighttime is the only moment all day where they finally have autonomy over attention. #sleep #mentalhealth #neurodivergent
Sleep idea: Preferred interests and focused engagement may help the nervous system gradually transition from vigilance toward safety. #monotropism #sleep #neurodivergent
Coming September 2026: Flush Forward! A Friendly Toileting Guide for Parents Supporting Disabled and Neurodivergent Young People Pre-orders are being taken at Waterstones and Amazon laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/coming-sep... #disability #healthcare #education #socialcare #parenting
Coming September 2026: Flush Forward! A Friendly Toileting Guide for Parents Supporting Disabled and Neurodivergent Young People
You can pre-order the book here on Waterstones or Amazon
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All Things Waking Up in the Morning - with downloadable resource laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/all-things... #nursing #healthcare #disability
All Things Waking Up in the Morning
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Webinar Coming Up! Beyond Bites, How Context Shapes Eating events.humanitix.com/beyond-bites... #neurodiversity #healthcare #parenting
Beyond Bites, How Context Shapes Eating
Discover how context shapes eating beyond food itself, exploring routines, relationships, sensory experiences and environments that influence eating.
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HOME | Autistic Revolution www.autistic-revolution.com We're so excited to share our new website with you. Shifting paradigms one story at a time @kmunday.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social @laurahellfeld.bsky.social @drjenniferhuffman.bsky.social
Inside and Out: Rethinking Hygiene, Autonomy and Expression open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #neurodiversity #education #parenting #healthcare
Inside and Out: Rethinking Hygiene, Autonomy and Expression
In my work supporting parents and carers of young people with hygiene, I’ve noticed something that keeps coming up.
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Supporting PDAers and that Balance with Information open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #PDA #autism #autistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance
Finding the Balance: Supporting PDAers Without Overloading Our Young People
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New Blog & Free Download are Up! "When it comes to supporting a PDAer, traditional ideas around respect and authority often backfire. Because our traditional approach to ‘respect’ may be rooted in power and control, not connection." open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #education #SEN #PDA
Demanding Respect from PDAers in the School Setting: Why Hierarchy Backfires & What Builds True Connection Instead
With FREE downloadable quick-reference guide
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Ehlers Danlos & Hypermobility and How They Affect Food and Eating open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobility #nurses #healthcare
Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos & How They Affect Food & Eating
What are Ehlers Danlos & Hypermobility Syndrome?
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How Do I Get Them to Shower? Rethinking Hygiene Support in Care Roles open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #disability #careassistant #publichealth #nurses #nursing #disabled
