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📝 About the Session

• What we will be doing:The holiday season can be wonderful, complicated, exhausting, joyful, overwhelming, or quite possibly all of those things before lunchtime!Between family expectations, changes to routines, social commitments, additional caring responsibilities and the pressure to make everything feel special, it can be easy for parents and carers to spend the entire holiday season looking after everyone else while putting their own needs somewhere near the bottom of the list.

  This relaxed, interactive workshop is an opportunity to do things a little differently.

  Together, we’ll explore what a lower-demand holiday season might look like, how we can reduce some of the pressures we place on ourselves, and how to make space for our own wellbeing, enjoyment and comfort. We’ll consider practical ways to simplify expectations, navigate family and social commitments, make room for flexibility and recognise when doing less might actually be doing more.

  There’ll be practical ideas, opportunities to reflect, a little mindfulness, some light-hearted activities and plenty of permission to let go of the idea that we have to make everything magical.

  It’s about finding ways to make the holidays feel more manageable and meaningful for you, too.

  A little festive invitation: come in your holiday attire if you fancy it! Festive jumpers, sparkles, novelty accessories or your favourite comfortable clothes are all welcome.

• What to expect (The Vibe): An interactive, collaborative workshop format filled with real-world examples, reflection, and shared strategies. The course runs from 10:00am – 12:00pm, followed by lunch and dedicated time for your questions. Each in-person course has a maximum of 15 attendees.
• Who it’s for: This session is specifically for parents and carers navigating autism and neurodiversity. We apologise, but these courses are not suitable for children and there is no childcare available. This is a chance for you to learn practical tools, build family relationships, and chat with people who get it!
• Date & Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm (Plus lunch and questions afterwards)

🎤 About Our Presenter / Guest Speaker

• Who is joining us: Laura (Laura ND Nurse)
• What they will be sharing: Ideas for nurturing siblings in neurodivergent families, strategies for balancing family dynamics, and realistic approaches for parent and carer self-care.
• About the Presenter: Laura is Autistic/PDA and ADHD herself. She is a Nurse, Sleep Consultant, Advocate, and a parent to two neurodiverse children—so she is living the life and talking the talk. While her speciality is supporting Autistic/ADHD people, her teaching is created in a way that can be helpful for all families as the foundations centre around mental health, strengthening family relationships, and self-advocacy.
• Website / Further Info: www.laurahellfeld.co.uk

🤝 Funded by Leeds Parent Carer Forum

• Our Funding Partners: We’re proud to share that these Laura ND Nurse workshops have been fully funded by Leeds Parent Carer Forum, ensuring parents and carers can access this valuable, identity-affirming support. Their commitment helps make these sessions inclusive and accessible for families navigating autism and neurodiversity.

🚗 Getting There & Arrival

• Parking Details: There is plenty of parking available around the back of the building (including designated Blue Badge spaces) as well as additional street parking on the roads surrounding the venue.
• Finding the Little Hiccups Group: Look out for the Little Hiccups signs and team members on arrival to direct you straight to our workshop space.

🚶 The Venue Space & Seating

• Room Layout & Lifts: The venue and course space are entirely on one level (ground floor).
• Access Requirements: Please do let us know if you have any specific access requirements so we can ensure you are fully accommodated.

🚽 Toilets & Accessibility

• Standard Accessible Toilet: Yes, accessible disabled toilets are available on-site.
• Changing Places Toilet: Yes, this venue features a full Changing Places toilet facility.

🍰 Atmosphere, Food & Drinks

• Lighting & Noise Levels: The workshop is limited to a maximum of 15 attendees to maintain a comfortable, relaxed, and conversational environment.
• Food & Refreshments: Lunch will be provided directly after the workshop session. When booking your ticket, please ensure you let us know of any dietary requirements you may have.

⛑️ Safety & Venue Details

• Little Hiccups Staff: As always, our staff and volunteers will be on hand to make sure everyone feels welcome. If you are nervous about coming alone, drop us a message beforehand and we will make sure someone meets you at the door!

🎟️ How to Book

Spaces are limited to a maximum of 15 attendees so we can keep the workshop size relaxed and comfortable. Please book your spot below:

Important Booking Information:
Bookings close exactly one week before the event to allow for catering and session planning. Please note that our events are heavily subsidised by Little Hiccups to support our community. Because the charity covers the remaining costs based on our final confirmed numbers (such as venue hire, lunch, refreshments, and presenter fees), we kindly ask that you let us know if your plans change. If you can no longer make it, please cancel your places by emailing events@littlehiccups.co.uk so we can reallocate the spots and prevent charity funds from being lost.

If you have any questions, dietary requirements, or are unsure about attending for the first time, please reach out to us at
events@littlehiccups.co.uk. We’d love to have you join us!