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Support of a Neurodivergent person must be in-line with our traits and culture in order to be SAFE, VALID and MEANINGFUL.

Laura Hellfeld

Areas I can help support

Food and eating

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Sleep

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Autistic Play

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PDA Profile of Autistics​

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Low-demand strategies

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Distress Behaviours

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Puberty

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Sensory Experiences

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Family Relationships & Friendships

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Autistic Burnout

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Creating Safe Spaces for Autistics

Upcoming Events

Come together in community and learning

The Nurture Programme Conference 2025

Oct 169:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Nurture Programme Conference 2025

This isn’t just another course or conference — it’s a radical shift in how we understand PDA and trauma. You’ll walk away with more than knowledge

PDA in Focus: From Foundations of Support to Reframing Challenging Behaviour, via Epic Think Learn

Nov 107:00 PM - 9:00 PM

PDA in Focus: From Foundations of Support to Reframing Challenging Behaviour, via Epic Think Learn

Learn the fuller picture of who PDAers are – their ways of learning, self-expression, and connection. We’ll also learn why safety, trust, and autonomy are key to supporting your young person. This webinar introduces the principles of neuro-affirming care, explores how the nervous system shapes experience, and highlights important healthcare considerations often overlooked in the PDA community.

Rethinking Hygiene: Inclusive Strategies for Neurodivergent Wellbeing via Autism Early Support

Dec 0412:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Rethinking Hygiene: Inclusive Strategies for Neurodivergent Wellbeing via Autism Early Support

Together, we’ll approach hygiene from a neuro-affirming perspective, diving into sensory needs, autonomy, communication, identity-expression and healthcare aspects that influence hygiene routines.

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Equality of Access Through Equity: A Snapshot of our Safe Spaces Presentations

At the start of October, Scott Neilson and I were invited to share more about the ideas behind our book Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic...

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When the Doctor Says “Let’s Wait and See…”: Practical scripts for parents and carers

At the Nurture Programme Trauma Conference, October 2025, I shared a talk called Hidden Health: How Unrecognised Needs Add to Trauma. One of the themes we...

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Information Gathering Templates: For PANS/PANDAS Conference 2025

As part of our preparation for the conference, I also developed three information-gathering templates (a huge thank you to Helen for her feedback and...

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What Is Diagnostic Overshadowing and Why Does It Matter?

Have you ever gone to the doctor with a concern, only to have it dismissed as ‘part of’ your disability, neurodivergence, or mental health diagnosis?...

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Podcast Episode: Making Hygiene Accessible for Neurodivergent Kids

In this episode of From Burnout to Balance, Tanya is joined again by Laura Hellfeld, a neurodivergent nurse and parent educator, to explore the layered...

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New School Year, Same Lunch Every Day

The new school year is here - new shoes, new teachers, new pencil case… and maybe, the exact same lunchbox as last year. Every. Single. Day....

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