I’m Pooky, an autistic speaker, writer and educator. I help you understand and support neurodivergent children, young people and adults, with practical ideas you can use the very next day.
Below are some of the talks and webinars I’ve given recently. Click into any of them for the slides and companion notes, free to use in your own school or setting.
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When Behaviour Escalates Fast
Discover 7 practical, evidence-based strategies to support children struggling with morning anxiety and school avoidance.
Autistic Transition Y6 to Y7
Practical strategies for supporting autistic students during the transition from Year 6 to Year 7. Discover evidence-based approaches across six key areas (from passing on what works well to building relationships and teaching self-advocacy) that reduce anxiety, foster continuity of support, and help autistic students not just survive transition, but thrive in secondary school.
Behaviour that Challenges
Slides and notes from this keynote on seeing behaviour as communication. Learn to stay regulated, get curious about the ‘why’, and turn crisis into connection.
EBSA: Morning Anxiety
Discover 7 practical, evidence-based strategies to support children struggling with morning anxiety and school avoidance. These quick wins can be implemented immediately by teachers, parents and school staff to transform difficult mornings and help anxious children feel safer about school.
EBSA in Autistic & ADHD Students
Practical strategies for supporting autistic and ADHD learners experiencing emotionally based school avoidance. Explore how to create safer school environments by addressing barriers across five key safety domains and rebuilding trust with neurodivergent students
Mentally Healthy Schools
Slides and resources from a keynote outlining a framework for developing a whole school approach to mental health and inclusion.