Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting
@laurahellfeld.bsky.social
Nurse • Author • Speaker | Supporting neurodivergent and disabled people across everyday life, healthcare & education
In last week's webinar 'Why do I always start at the last minute: Understanding task initiation', we covered that: Many people are motivated less by importance and more by -interest -novelty -urgency -challenge -personal meaning #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity
An Updated Edition is Now Available! And still at our book anniversary price of £8. The core message remains the same: creating spaces where Autistic people are welcomed, valued and able to participate in ways that work for them. #autism #autistic #disability
October Newsletter is Out Now! *Tip - loads of upcoming free, by donation or low cost events coming up! laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/october-ne...
Live Webinar Tomorrow! A by donation event Why Do I Only Start at the Last Minute? Understanding Task Initiation and Building Supports That Work Thu, 1 Oct, 11am - 12:30pm BST Recording available for all ticket holders events.humanitix.com/why-do-i-onl...
Why Do I Only Start at the Last Minute? Understanding Task Initiation and Building Supports That Work
Why is starting so hard? Explore task initiation, executive functioning, and practical strategies that reduce barriers and support neurodivergent people.
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Flush Forward! What can you find in the pages? A friendly toileting guide for parents supporting disabled and neurodivergent young people. #SEND #SENCo #socialcare #nurses #healthcare #autism #adhd
This week! A recording will be available to all ticket holders. A by-donation event. events.humanitix.com/why-do-i-onl...
Why Do I Only Start at the Last Minute? Understanding Task Initiation and Building Supports That Work
Why is starting so hard? Explore task initiation, executive functioning, and practical strategies that reduce barriers and support neurodivergent people.
events.humanitix.com
We have already learnt so much from the section on praise, and how this may not end how we intend. Definitely reading this over the next few weeks before we try again. @laurahellfeld.bsky.social
Flush Forward! now available! It’s been a lovely few days seeing my book make its way into the hands of parents, carers & professionals. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the book so far. Whether you’ve bought a copy, shared a post, or recommended it to someone. It means a lot.
Speaking Up at School: Communication with Education Staff For the 3 workshops via @littlehiccups1.bsky.social we looked at preparing parents & carers with school communication. Here are some of the resources: Why School Often Changes Eating laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/why-school...
Why School Often Changes Eating
Parents and carers often tell me, “They eat so much at home, but barely touch anything at school.”
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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
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
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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
