Making Sense of Selective Eating: From the Perspective of a Selective Eater

*** Originally aired: 10/24/2024 ***Guest: Laura Hellfeld, RN, MSN, PHN, CNLEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDIn this episode, Laura Hellfeld, RN, MSN, PHN, CNL, and Sleep Practitioner, shares her experience as a neurodivergent individual with selective eating tendencies. She discusses her experience with feeding therapy, the importance of access to the same foods, and the importance of neurodiversity-affirming feeding therapy. To wrap up the episode, Laura shares tips for working with parents of selective eaters.About the Guest: Laura Hellfeld, RN, MSN, PHN, CNL, is a multiply neurodivergent healthcare professional specializing in sleep and self-care support for neurodivergent individuals. As an independent nurse and sleep consultant, Laura focuses on essential areas such as food and eating, sleep, hygiene, and toileting. They are a co-founder and Associate Editor of Autistic Revolution, an online magazine dedicated to neurodivergent voices, where they also coordinate community events. Laura is also the co-author of Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People and is passionate about education, advocacy, and creating inclusive environments for neurodivergent communities.Show Notes:Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedInContant Laura Hellfeld: LinkedIn