Nelle Frances Autism Therapist & Sensory Consultant

Sensory homeostasis is the process that keeps the internal environment of humans stable and balanced

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Nelle's Philosophy

Autistic learning, communication, relationships and regulation are driven by one core force: sensory homeostasis.

When the sensory system is supported, the autistic brain can access its strengths, attention, learning, social interest, flexible thinking & emotional stability. Across decades of working alongside autistic children, teenagers & adults, I’ve come to understand these truths that consistently shape autistic performance. Autistic individuals:

are rule-oriented
want positive connection
always doing their best

Performance not behaviours

Autism First ●

Sensory Homeostatis ●

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Nelle's Services

Nelle’s service provision is grounded in a sensory-first, neurobiological understanding of autism & neurodivergence. Nelle works at the level where regulation, capacity & participation are determined: sensory homeostasis, emotional regulation & environmental tolerance.

Nelle’s work focuses on how sensory load, regulation & safety, expectation, communication demands & environments interact to affect an autistic person’s capacity to function in daily life.

Nelle provides:
•   Clinical interpretation of sensory information into real-life experience strategies
•   Capacity-building supports to increase self-understanding, self-advocacy & regulation
•   Practical guidance for families, educators, support workers & services to reduce sensory & relational harm
•   Translational support that helps clients use their other Therapy supports more effectively

The outcome for your family is improved regulation, reduced burnout & sustainable functioning within home, school, community & employment environments.

Sensory Detective

The Sensory Detective Program is a structured, sensory-first program supporting autistic children & young people to understand their nervous system, recognise sensory triggers & develop self-advocacy skills.

The program helps children link their body (interoceptive) signals to sensory input, providing a pathway to advocate their sensory needs.

10 Weekly Sessions

PROGRAMS

Go Zen Anxiety

The Go Zen program consolidates the learning of the Sensory Detective Program, by supporting autistic individuals to understand anxiety through a sensory & neurobiological lens. The program provides practical regulation tools that clients can use and is delivered in an engaging video & quiz format.

9 weekly sessions.

Puberty Blues

is a structured program for tweens & teens who experience barriers that can prevent access to accurate information. It provides respectful & appropriate education across key domains - body changes, public / private behaviours, self-image & emotions. Core learning areas include bodily autonomy, consent & relationships. Program delivered in a way that supports confidence and healthy self-understanding.

Sexuality & Relationships

This program supports clients to understand attraction & intimacy in a respectful & structured way. Complex topics— privacy, consent & safe sex—are broken down into logical lessons. The program is delivered one-to-one & tailored to the client’s age & understanding. Itsupports clients to build healthy relationships while understanding & respecting boundaries.

Autism First

Sensory Homeostasis

Facts & Figures

+5k

Families Helped

Over 5,000 Families Supported

Savings Achieved

in Family Savings

10m

Debt Reduced

Managed in Debt Reduction

Successful Investments

Success Rate on Investments

85%

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What Our Clients Say

It’s essential to have access to sound research, advice and positive input when you’re struggling to make the diagnosis fit the ‘actual’ picture of your child. Nelle Frances has got you!

Emily & Rachel Smith

Anyone who is struggling, people on the spectrum, their carers and their professionals MUST attend one of Nelle’s workshops! An absolute
game changer!

Sarah Nguyen