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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Neurodivergence in the Primary Classroom
Practical strategies for primary teachers supporting neurodivergent learners in everyday classroom settings. Covers sensory overload, emotional regulation, executive function, processing speed, and transitions, with a focus on small, consistent changes you can try tomorrow.
Building Independent Learners Through Relationships and Regulation
A practical cluster INSET session for primary school staff navigating the grey areas of behaviour support: when to adapt, when to stretch, and how to stay calm when things escalate. Covers behaviour as communication, the Five Domains of Safety, the CALM framework for the first 60 seconds, and building children’s self-regulation skills for the long term.
Emotional Regulation for Learning
Download Slides Download Notes Session Overview Emotional Regulation for Learning: Creating Classrooms Where Every Child Can Thrive This session explores why emotional regulation is foundational
Behaviour as Communication
Download Slides Download Notes Session Overview Behaviour as Communication: Understanding and Responding to Unmet Needs When a child’s behaviour challenges us, it’s easy to take
Students Who Fear Getting Things Wrong
Practical strategies for educators supporting students who fear getting things wrong, whether that shows up as perfectionism or disengagement. Seven quick wins to lower the stakes and create conditions where trying feels safe.
Creating Safety for Neurodivergent Learners
Practical strategies for reducing anxiety in neurodivergent learners by creating safety across five interconnected domains: physical, sensory, social, emotional, and cognitive. Explores how anxiety accumulates throughout the day and why prevention (lightening the load) matters more than intervention (catching them when they fall).