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10 March 2026• by

Constipation in Young People What It Is, Signs to Look For, and When to Seek Support

Constipation is one of the most common challenges families experience when supporting young people with toileting. It can affect people of all ages and it can...

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25 February 2026• by

Talking with Your Young Person About Dyspraxia: Gentle Conversations and Respectful Support

You might be wondering when to talk to your young person about dyspraxia. Or how. You might be worried about saying too much, saying the wrong thing, or...

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11 February 2026• by

Advocacy Language for Parents: Talking to Professionals About Dyspraxia

When you’re parenting a young person who finds everyday tasks hard, you often sense that something needs understanding long before you have the words for...

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2 January 2026• by

Levelling Behaviour: When Students Try to Even the Playing Field

In every classroom, there are moments when a student suddenly pushes back - hard. They might snap, mock, refuse, storm off, or say something that sounds deeply...

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20 November 2025• by

Bumpy vs Spiky Learning Profiles: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think

In education, we talk a lot about ‘meeting learners where they are.’ But too often, we imagine that learning differences fall along a straight line with...

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11 November 2025• by

Rethinking Behaviour Controls for PDA: Why Sticker Charts and Tokens Don’t Work

If you’ve tried using sticker charts, token systems, or traffic light behaviour charts with a PDAer, you may have noticed they don’t usually work and...

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21 October 2025• by

Neurodivergence, PANS & PANDAS Conference: Free Access to Webinar Recording and Resources

Helen Edgar of Autistic Realms and I spoke at the October 2025 PANS/PANDAS UK Conference, hosted by the PANS/PANDAS UK charity. Our...

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20 October 2025• by

Hidden Health: Judging Labels That Miss the Real Story

At the Nurture Programme Trauma Conference, October 2025, I shared my talk Hidden Health: How Unrecognised Needs Add to Trauma. One of the areas I explored...

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15 October 2025• by

Starting the Conversation About Neurodiversity at Work: Practical strategies for raising awareness

Before our Neurokindred webinar, Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People: Everyday Practices for Individuals and Organisations, attendants were invited to...

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8 October 2025• by

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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30 September 2025• by

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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December 4th, 12 pm - 1.30 pm GMT Thank you for being here, Laura Hellfeld RN, MSN, PHN, CNL Connect with me on social media BlueSky, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook Disclaimer: The information shared in this blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a licensed healthcare provider for personalised support and care tailored to your specific needs.

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22 September 2025• by

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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25 August 2025• by

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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22 July 2025• by

Understanding Food Choices Beyond ‘Picky Eating’: Medical Conditions and Their Impact on Eating Habits

Food choices and eating habits are often viewed through a behavioural lens, with labels like 'picky eating' commonly used to explain them. In my work, it’s...

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20 July 2025• by

‘Slow Eaters’: Understanding and Supporting Different Paces

Eating slowly can sometimes be misunderstood. We live in a culture that often values speed and efficiency, even at mealtimes.  If you or someone you care for...

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15 July 2025• by

“Who Decided This?” Listening to PDA Young People About School Disconnection

I recently spent time with a group of older primary and early secondary-aged young people and their parents. We were gathering to talk about self-care tasks in...

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10 July 2025• by

Play First, Hygiene Later: Getting Comfortable with Washing

Let’s be honest: hygiene products can be weird. They bubble. They squirt. They smell like ‘mountain rain or ‘moonflower’. Some of them fizz, foam, or...

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28 June 2025• by

Finding the Balance: Supporting PDAers Without Overloading Our Young People

We know that step-by-step charts, checklists and routines can feel especially tough for PDAers. These kinds of supports can come across as boring, overly rigid...

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5 June 2025• by

How do I get my young person not to hold their bladder? with downloadable guide

Wee withholding, when someone avoids or delays urinating, can feel puzzling and frustrating. This is especially true if it starts after what has been toileting...

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28 May 2025• by

Demanding Respect from PDAers in the School Setting: Why Hierarchy Backfires & What Builds True Connection Instead

It’s a phrase many of us have heard, or even said in the school setting: "They need to learn to respect adults." "They have to follow instructions, it’s...

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