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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Support for Kieran Rose and family though treatment and recovery. m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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

ID: Beige background with purple bar across top third of background. White text 'An Updated Edition'. There is a red and yellow megaphone on the left and an image of the book 'Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People' is on the right. The book has a variety of blue, green and purple geometric shapes. Black text at the bottom reads 'Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People' and Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld's names are below.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October Newsletter is Out Now! *Tip - loads of upcoming free, by donation or low cost events coming up! laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/october-ne...

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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.

Image to showcase Flush Forward! is now available. There is a light blue background with an image of the book's cover which is a toilet roll. Subheading 'a friendly toileting guide for parents supporting disabled and neurodivergent young people'

Speech bubble: “This book is an essential staple in any parent/carer library. Laura’s clear step-by-step guides and explanations make it a pleasure to read. Toileting is such a complex thing for a child to go through, made further complicated if there are interoceptive issues at play. I highly recommend this book.” Emma Dalmayne, CEO of Autistic Inclusive Meets

Speech bubble: “Flush Forward! mirrors the foundational neuro-affirming philosophy held by The Feeding Trust. By prioritising nervous system safety and child autonomy, Laura reframes toileting and bodily functions as developmental skills rather than compliance-based tasks.” Natalie Raven Morris, Founder of The Feeding Trust charity

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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

Book review: “Comprehensive yet remarkably accessible, this is the definitive toileting guide for parents of disabled and neurodivergent young people. Laura’s unique blend of knowledge and heart helps reframe the toileting journey, turning a challenging topic into a manageable, practical process. It’s the supportive, steady guidance every family needs.”

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Gabby's Glimmers: An Affirming story of an autistic child and their favourite food Meet the faces behind the story! #neurodiversity #neurodivergent

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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

Photo taken from a person's point of view (viewer sees their legs and feet on a bed) as they lay in bed with the TV on. The room is dark and the TV glows blue.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Sleep Idea: For many, the need for coregulation continues into the night and sleep hours #mentalhealth #sleepsupport #sleep #parenting

A green, sleep character sleeping in the bottom left corner with 'Zzzz's and a thought bubble 'For many, the need for coregulation continues into the night and sleep hours'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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

You just really get it, and that's so refreshing. That comes through so much in the book too.

We're really looking forward to sharing the book with our families. We'll also be sharing it with local services and professionals, as I think there is a lot in there that could help them understand some of the difficulties families are dealing with.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

On September 25, PDA North America is bringing together neuroaffirming professionals and lived-experience voices for a virtual conference. #PDA #healthcare #mentalhealth #nurses #nursing

Poster for my talk at the PDA Health and Wellness Conference. The title of the conference is at the top next to an image of a person's head with a heart in it. A photo of me is underneath. I'm a pale person with long, blonde hair, blue glasses and wearing a black tank top in front of a multi-coloured graffiti background. My webinar talk is 'Running on Empty: Sleep, Nutrition and the PDA Nervous System'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Sometimes people stay awake because nighttime is the only moment all day where they finally have autonomy over attention. #sleep #mentalhealth #neurodivergent

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Sleep idea: Preferred interests and focused engagement may help the nervous system gradually transition from vigilance toward safety. #monotropism #sleep #neurodivergent

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

How Do I Get Them to Shower? Rethinking Hygiene Support in Care Roles open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #disability #careassistant #publichealth #nurses #nursing #disabled

An image to highlight that a new blog on hygiene is on my substack. The photo is of a silver coloured shower head and the shower is on. White text 'How do I get them to shower? Rethinking hygiene support in care roles'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Context is everything. That food, in that moment, surrounded by familiar sights, smells, people & routines, feels safe. Take away those surrounding elements & it’s like offering a completely different food. open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #OT #neurodivergent #autism #autismfamilies #adhd

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Autistic Burnout Conference Online, May 17th I’m getting ready to help guide and present at the upcoming conference. I’ll be shining a light on our preteen & teen community members. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-bur... #healthcare #mentalhealth #education #teachers #publichealth

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

New Blog! The Power of a Tiny Nap With free PDF download that outlines the benefits of different nap lengths. Maybe a helpful reminder posted around? open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #sleep #sleepconsultant #healthcare #parenting #education

An image to showcase a new blog post on the power of naps. The photo is of someone's slippers showing our from under a white blanket as they sleep on a brown couch.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

March Newsletter now LIVE! All of my latest resources, educational blogs and events are listed here (many FREE or low cost). Link in comments #parenting #disability #education #nurses #mentalhealth

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About ADHD Medications Here’s a guide to the essential questions you can ask when discussing ADHD medications with your healthcare provider. Link to full blog in comments. #ADHD #healthcare #nurse #publichealth #mentalhealth

An image of a blue-lined piece of paper with the letters 'ADHD' written in the centre and in various colours. There are bunched up, colourful pieces paper all around.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Food and eating are deeply personal areas where young people have a natural sense of needing some control to feel secure. This blog explores how eating physically becomes hard when stressed and secondary stress responses. Link in comments #parenting #nurse #mentalhealth

Photo of 3 red strawberries with a pink background. White text 'Why we need low pressure food opportunities: Supporting our young people with food and eating

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Just finished up a webinar for the lovely members of The Nook, The Nurture Programme. Today we discussed how to support our PDAers with food and eating. If you missed it but want some of the learning, you can read some of the supporting blogs linked below. #PDA #autistic #neurodivergent

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Open Letter Now Up on Substack In response to Bridget Phillipson warning parents of 'casual attitude to school attendance' Link in comments #SEND #SEN #teachers #education #parenting #disability

Photo of Bridget Phillipson taken giving a speech. She is standing at a podium and addressing a seated crowd. Phillipson has short, brown hair, is a pale person and is wearing a dark suit. White text 'Open Letter to Bridget Phillipson'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

E-Book Now Available! An Affirming Story of an Autistic Child and Their Favourite Food Link in comments. #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #disability #education #childcare #parenting

ID. An image of the cover of Gabby's Glimmers. The image is a white background with 'ebook now available' in purple and at the top centre. Gabby is shown from the waist up and is standing and holding a jam sandwich in their hands. Gabby has curly, brown hair with a rainbow clip in it and yellow glasses. Gabby's eyes are closed, is smiling and is wearing a yellow jumper. Meeple, Gabby's pet rat, is standing on Gabby's' right shoulder and his tail is making a heart shape. There are glimmers around Gabby and Meeple in colours of gold, blue and purple.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Now Out on Substack There are so many layers to supporting someone with food and eating and this blog examines some traditional parenting strategies. #neurodivergent #parenting #education #disability

A photo showing spilt cheerios and milk on a pink background. White text 'How to get them to eat: rethinking traditional parenting strategies'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

February Newsletter Out Now I always include upcoming webinars and workshops and many are low cost or free. Link in comments #disability #education #healthcare #autistic #adhd #neurodivergent #parenting #nurses

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Mental Health and Wellness: Department Overview @drjenniferhuffman.bsky.social & I welcome you to our department. What does Autistic mental health and wellness mean to us? At the foundation, #Autistic mental health and wellness is defined by us. We are the experts on our lived experience.

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ID. Photo promo of the article sharing about the magazine's Mental Health and Wellness Section. There is a water-colour rainbow coloured infinity symbol made in flowers as the background. White text 'mental health and wellness section'.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Accommodations in the bathroom are critical for many people. Wipes can be a game changer in making wiping easier. But please note that wipes rarely (if ever) breakdown. Unfortunately, despite what is on the packaging, these wipes are best thrown away & not flushed. #disability #parenting #nurses

Image depicting what is ok to flush down a toilet. Beige background with light pink box. In box is an image of a poop, wee droplet and toilet paper.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Do you know about the upcoming Autistic Burnout Conference on May 17th? You can read more about it and register your interest (tickets releasing soon!) using the link in comments. #autisticburnout #burnout #healthcare #education #burnout

Image highlighting the Autistic Burnout Conference on May 17th 2025. The quote is 'committed to increasing he understanding of burnout, educating others and providing meaningful care to those needing support'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Pride: Department Overview by Katie Munday, MRes of Autistic & Living the Dream To read more about the Pride section of Autistic Revolution cic, please follow link in comments to our Substack. #Pride #community

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

If you’d like to read more on distress language and limbic utterances, you might want to check out my blog. Link in comments #mentalhealth #burnout #neurodivergent

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Autistic Revolution is now on Substack! We are dedicated to building community and fostering meaningful connections for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent individuals. #Autistic #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Collaboration Blog: Has your neurodivergent child ever said things like, “I hate you,” “I hate myself,” “I wish you would die,” or “I want to die” during a meltdown? Link to full blog in comments. #burnout #mentalhealth #autistic #ADHD #neurodivergent

A photo promotion for Laura's newest blog. It is a photo of a pale hand holding up a sad, yellow face in front of a blue background. White text 'Distress Language: How to Tune into What Your Child Can't Say'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Communication is a human right and it’s crucial that we learn about communication options and how to support AAC users Link to growing signposting list in blog and please feel welcome to suggest more additions. #AAC #neurodiversity #disability #education

Image to promote blog AAC Users and Resources. There is a pale hand drawing black letters AAC on a white board.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

We know that language matters. Our word choice expresses ideas and meanings on the subjects we are speaking about. Link to blog in comments. #autism #education #teachers #earlyyears #disability #primaryschool #nurse

A photo showing the word language. There are black letters spelling 'language' on a yellow desk. There are also work supplies scattered on the desk. White text at top pf photo is the title of the blog 'Getting the language right about autism.'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Are You Planning to be a Childcare Provider to an Autistic Young Person? Top Questions to Ask Before You Start. New Blog Post shared Via Substack, link in comments. #autism #autistic #childcare #earlyyears #teachers #education

Image of a sunny room with an adult overlooking a group of young children play. There are multi-coloured big block legos scattered on the floor that they children are playing with.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

It is your right to be fully informed about any medication. Have a read of my latest blog and use the questions to guide a conversation with a care provider. Link in comments #healthcare #disability #nurses #medicine #medication

Light purple background with a grey prescription pad with grey pen. There is a medication bottle with red top on the right and two medication pills next to the bottle. One pill is half white and half red while the other is a round, orange tablet.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Next blog sent via Substack 'The Need for Co-regulation Doesn't Stop at Night'. Along with my newsletter, I've decided to turn some of my educational posts into flushed out blogs. So hopefully those will be helpful resources. #sleep #nurse #sleepconsultant #mentalhealth #parenting

A photo advert showcasing my latest blog on substack. There is an image of a young person laying on a bed and the viewer only sees there's legs. White text 'The need for co-regulation doesn't stop at night, a collaborative blog from teh archive (2022)'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

We're fundraising! Autistic Revolution is a #neurodivergent led online magazine and community event org. Currently we are unpaid volunteers and looking for help with running costs. Link to Just Giving in comments. #autistic #autism #AuDHD #disability #publichealth

Poster for AR's Just Giving page. It is a teal background with white text at top centre 'Just Giving Fundraising'. There are two photos below. Photo on left is of AR's Summer magazine issue which has a pale person with long, blonde hair facing the camera and smiling. The image on the right is a black background with white text 'AR, are you ready?'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Fast approaching! Did you know I run many FREE (online options) and low cost (in person, lunch served) workshops via Little Hiccups? The next series starts up next week and we have workshops planned through September. #autism #autistic #healthcare #SEND #teachers

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Book Swap! I've had the pleasure of getting to know @jodieclarke.bsky.social and we did a book swap :) I've just received thier new book 'Young, Autistic and Burnt Out'. #burnout #autisticburnout

Photo of Jodie's book on burnout and Gabby's Glimmers next to each other on a table. Jodie's book is a green-blue cover with white text 'Young, Autistic and Burntout'. There is an image of a sad, young person sitting down. Gabby's Glimmers is a white cover with a dark haired, young person smiling and holding a jam sandwich and their rat friend Meeple.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

"Thanks so much for the invite, I'll be coming and I'll bring my own food." Something I say when heading over to someone else's. Nice to have my own. #neurodiversity #selfcare #publichealth

An image normalizing bringing their own food to a friend's house. Beige background with red and orange hued rainbows. A tall, green cartoon character is in the bottom right corner. Cartoon character is smiling and holding cutlery. Thought bubble 'It's ok...to bring your own food to a friend's house.'

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

*Newsletter* It has only taken me almost 2 years but *I think* I made the ability to send a newsletter. I run a lot of free & low cost education and it will be great to spread the word on those and to also help you know about Autistic Revolution community events. Link to subscribe in comments

A character drawing of Laura from teh waist up. Laura is a pale person with shoulder length red-blonde hair and fringe. Laura is looking at the viewer and smiling and wearing blue-rimmed glasses and a blue top.

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