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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 · 30/09/2026

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...

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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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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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Katie Munday @kmunday.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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

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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 · 20/09/2026

Demanding Respect from PDAers in the School Setting: Why Hierarchy Backfires & What Builds True Connection Instead laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/demanding-... Bumpy vs Spiky Learning Profiles: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/bumpy-vs-s...

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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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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Pupils We Miss: Quiet Sensory Distress in the Classroom laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/the-pupils... Levelling Behaviour: When Students Try to Even the Playing Field laurahellfeld.substack.com/p/levelling-...

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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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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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...

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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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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 · 05/09/2026

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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David Gray-Hammond (NeuroHub Community) @neurohubcommunity.org · 01/09/2026

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

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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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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Please follow and share our Substack to find out more about our upcoming events and new resources for Autistic adults substack.com/@thrivingaut...

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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 · 25/08/2026

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.

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

And same to you! You all are on my sort list I often am emailing back to people looking for adult groups and also affirming providers. Thanks for the work that you do!

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

Hiya. Such a great question. It's touched on some but I'll be expanding on periods in the follow up book on hygiene. I wish I had had another 100 pages to keep expanding on the intersection of puberty and toileting.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I appreciate you taking the time to share. I very much relate to your experience too. And I hope you have a great day too.

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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...

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What If Food Exploration Meant More Than Eating?

When we talk about food exploration, we often default to eating.

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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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Autistic Revolution @ar-2024.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

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

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