Flush Forward! - by Laura Hellfeld (Paperback)

About the Book

This practical and compassionate guide offers toileting support and solutions specifically tailored to the needs of neurodivergent and disabled young people. Parents and carers will feel empowered to support their young person with accessible and actionable strategies.

Book Synopsis

If you are caring for a child or young person who needs extra support with toileting, this book has the advice and guidance you need.

Toileting differences and withholding are common in young people, but parents and carers of neurodivergent or disabled children often find that the standard advice doesn't apply. If you feel out of your depth and aren't sure what to do next, you are not alone.

This practical, compassionate guide is tailored to the needs of neurodivergent and disabled young people. Written with parents and carers in mind, it's packed with actionable ideas in accessible formats. You'll explore how key factors like communication needs, sensory processing and co-occurring medical conditions impact toileting and feel empowered to support your young person in their toileting journey.

Review Quotes

This book is an essential staple in any parent/carer library. Laura's clear step-by-step guides and explanations make it a pleasure to read. Toileting is such a complex thing for a child to go through, made further complicated if there are introceptive issues at play. I highly recommend this book.--Emma Dalmayne, CEO of Autistic Inclusive Meets

Flush Forward! mirrors the foundational neuro-affirming philosophy held by The Feeding Trust. By prioritising nervous system safety and child autonomy, Laura reframes toileting and bodily functions as developmental skills rather than compliance-based tasks.--Natalie Raven Morris, Founder of The Feeding Trust charity

Comprehensive yet remarkably accessible, this is the definitive toileting guide for parents of disabled and neurodivergent young people. Laura's unique blend of knowledge and heart helps reframe the toileting journey, turning a challenging topic into a manageable, practical process. It's the supportive, steady guidance every family needs.--Teodora Byrne, NDwise Hub Consulting

About the Author

Laura Hellfeld is an independent Nurse and Sleep Consultant, an educator and advocate for the neurodivergent and disabled communities. Find Laura at laurahellfeld.co.uk, on Facebook and LinkedIn as Laura Hellfeld and on Instagram @laura.nd.nurse.consulting. They live in Yorkshire.