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Posts by Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting

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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

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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.

Inside and Out: Rethinking Hygiene, Autonomy and Expression

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#neurodiversity #education #parenting #healthcare

9 months ago 2 2 1 0
Q+A: PDA + Toileting With Neurodivergent Nurse, Laura Hellfeld
Q+A: PDA + Toileting With Neurodivergent Nurse, Laura Hellfeld YouTube video by PDA North America (pathological demand avoidance)

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9 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Finding the Balance: Supporting PDAers Without Overloading Our Young People Article Background

Supporting PDAers and that Balance with Information

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#PDA #autism #autistic #pathologicaldemandavoidance

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Demanding Respect from PDAers in the School Setting: Why Hierarchy Backfires & What Builds True Connection Instead With FREE downloadable quick-reference guide

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."

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#education #SEN #PDA

9 months ago 4 1 0 0

It was a dream to have Kerry share her story. Thanks for sharing it round

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Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos & How They Affect Food & Eating What are Ehlers Danlos & Hypermobility Syndrome?

Ehlers Danlos & Hypermobility and How They Affect Food and Eating

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#ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobility #nurses #healthcare

10 months ago 4 1 0 0
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Beyond 'Picky Eating'

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#feedingtherapy #healthcare #chronicillness #ehlersdanlos #hypermobility #nurses #education #earlyyears

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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'

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'

How Do I Get Them to Shower? Rethinking Hygiene Support in Care Roles

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#disability #careassistant #publichealth #nurses #nursing #disabled

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It’s appalling. I had a residency in a men’s central jail back in the US and I physically couldn’t do it from how my body would shutdown and collapse when seeing the sheriffs torture unarmed people. It was done out of boredom. Done for fun.

10 months ago 4 0 0 0
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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.

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#OT #neurodivergent #autism #autismfamilies #adhd

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Rethinking Praise: Practical Strategies for Toileting Support Practical Toolkit for Families and Professionals, Downloadable PDF

Toileting Article Out Now!

With FREE Communication Download

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#SEND #disability #publichealth #nurse #education #teachers

11 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Believing Teens: What We Say Matters A blog inspired by the 2025 Autistic Burnout Conference

Believing Teens: What We Say Matters

A Blog Inspired by the May 2025 Autistic Brunout Conference

To have a read, you can follow the link
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#burnout #autistic #autism #education #mentalhealth #healthcare

11 months ago 2 0 0 0
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PDAers and Compliance Understanding the Real Challenge

PDA and Compliance

New blog is up! You can have a read here.

#PDA #pdaautism #neurodiversity #education #parenting

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Autism and Substance Use David Gray-Hammond and Tanya Adkin explore Autistic experiences of substance use and addiction in this live zoom webinar.

Want to know why Autistic people might experience substance use differently? Come along to our Webinar on tomorrow evening 12th May 6pm GMT on Zoom!
With @emergentdivergence.com and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social
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11 months ago 13 7 1 0
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A wonderful morning of connection and conversation as always :)

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Picture of Laura presenting to the class. She is sat down and holding a cup of coffee. She is in front of a TV which has a screen on Coregulation on.

Picture of Laura presenting to the class. She is sat down and holding a cup of coffee. She is in front of a TV which has a screen on Coregulation on.

🌟 Thank You, @laurahellfeld.bsky.social ! 🌟

A huge thank you to Laura for running an incredible workshop on interoception! 🧠✨ This knowledge is invaluable for both self-care and supporting our kiddos.

#Interoception #SelfCare #Workshop #ThankYouLaura

11 months ago 2 1 1 0
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'Same Food' or 'Safe Food' and When Our Language Matters

'Same Food' or 'Safe Food' and When Our Language Matters

New Blog on Substack!

When people use terms like same food or safe food, they’re often referring to someone’s favourite food, a food they have a strong emotional or sensory connection to...'

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#autism #adhd

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May Newsletter Hello and hiya!

May Newsletter!

-List of May events, many free, low cost
-Linked blogs from April, including free downloads
-Link to catch up on the community education event about #PANS/PANDAS that touched on #OCD, tourettes, changes in behaviour

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#autism #adhd #neurodiversity

11 months ago 1 0 0 0

We need so much more awareness and support on these issues!

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Supporting PDAers with Hygiene: A Compassionate Approach

Supporting PDAers with Hygiene

New blog post is up!

I'm supporting a few puberty and hygiene-based webinars over the next couple of weeks so created this article to support those events and share with others.

#PDA #autism #adhd #parenting

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Situational Mutism: A Compassionate Approach

Situational Mutism: A Compassionate Approach

New blog is up!

Made with @autisticallyscott.bsky.social

"It’s not that they won’t speak, it's that they can't speak."

The blog explores why this might happen and importantly, what can help.

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#neurodiversity #audhd

1 year ago 3 1 0 0
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Autistic Burnout Network Conference | Autistic Advocate

Link to secure your ticket below. All ticket holders will receive access to recorded webinars. There is a professional ticket and a donation ticket for individuals, carers and families.

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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.

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#healthcare #mentalhealth #education #teachers #publichealth

1 year ago 2 3 1 0
 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.

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.

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?

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#sleep #sleepconsultant #healthcare #parenting #education

1 year ago 1 1 0 0

“What autistic people are most in need of is understanding and support.”

1 year ago 10 3 1 0

"It’s not that awareness of autism is bad, and acceptance is basically good, in the same way that tolerance is good: it’s nice not to be rejected, but maybe we could aim a little higher."

@fergus.oolong.co.uk nails it, as always:
#AutismAcceptance
#AutismAwareness

1 year ago 40 13 1 1

What a great opportunity for making music in the Leeds area.

#leeds #music

1 year ago 1 0 0 0

Caught that word. Should be ‘from pregnant person’

1 year ago 0 0 0 0

And we only inherit maternal mitochondria DNA

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