How we speak to our young people has a powerful impact on how they respond, learn, and feel about themselves. Declarative language (statements that share, wonder, and invite rather than direct) can be a simple but transformative tool in everyday life. This time together explores what declarative language is, why it works, and how it can support young people in building autonomy, interoception and confidence.

We’ll go through everyday scenarios such as getting ready for school, play and self-care, showing how a shift in language can reduce pressure and encourage their agency. Through examples and reflections, you’ll learn practical ways to bring declarative language into your routines. Our goal is to help communication feel more collaborative and less stressful.

Each in-person course will have a max of 15 attendees and will be in a Workshop format.

The course will run 10am-12pm and there will be lunch provided afterwards as well as time for questions for the in-person course. When booking, please do let me know of any dietary requirements. Bookings close a week before the event to allow planning.

We apologise – but these courses are not suitable for children and there is no childcare available.

Accessibility

– The ground is all one level
– There are disabled toilets and a Changing Place
– There is plenty of parking around the back of the building (including Blue Badge spaces) and more on the streets around the building.

Please do let us know if you have an access requirements.

Meet your Instructor

Laura is Autistic/PDA and ADHD herself. She is a Nurse and Sleep Consultant, Advocate, and also a parent to two Neurodiverse children. So she is living the life and talking the talk. Her speciality is support of Autistic/ADHD people, but her teaching is created in way that can be helpful for all families as the foundations are around mental health, strengthening family relationships and self-advocacy.

Website: www.laurahellfeld.co.uk

Funded by Leeds Parent Carer Forum

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 at no cost. Their commitment helps make these sessions inclusive and accessible for families navigating autism and neurodiversity.