Navigating PANS and PANDAS online conference
Last year, our community came together to raise vital funds for informative conferences created to connect, educate and inspire families affected by PANS or PANDAS.
Thanks to this overwhelming generosity, we are really pleased to announce our online conference providing insights, strategies and support for parents and carers affected by PANS and PANDAS. This is the first of many supportive events that we have planned.
The week is packed full of hand-picked specialist speakers, delivering free informative webinars on topics designed to support you and your family.
For more information and to view other webinars taking place during conference week, please visit www.panspandasuk.org/conference25
Neurodivergence, PANS and PANDAS
Helen and Laura’s webinar will discuss neurodivergent burnout, barriers to learning, and neurodiversity-affirming ways to support children and young people in education.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions, but if you have a burning question we invite you to submit it when you register, which will allow Helen and Laura time to provide a more comprehensive answer.
About Helen Edgar and Laura Hellfield
Helen Edgar is a late-identified Autistic advocate, author, and consultant with over 20 years’ experience in Early Years and SEND educational settings. She is the founder of Autistic Realms, where she provides neurodiversity-affirming resources, training, and consultancy. Helen is a parent to two neurodivergent children and also has lived experience of supporting people with PANS/PANDAS.
Laura Hellfield is a neurodivergent health educator, independent Nurse & Sleep Consultant, and Associate Editor of Autistic Revolution magazine. They specialise in supporting neurodivergent and disabled people with self-care needs such as food and eating, toileting, sleep, and hygiene which are areas often affected by conditions like PANS and PANDAS.
Drawing from lived experience and public health service, Laura creates inclusive spaces, hosts community events, and co-authors books like Gabby’s Glimmers and Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People.'
