SPEAKING

Hi, I’m Pooky—autistic, PhD-qualified, and parent to neurodivergent daughters. I turn research into warm, laughter-filled sessions (expect more skateboarding tortoises than pie charts). Whether it’s a face-to-face keynote, a hands-on workshop, or a webinar from my office to yours, I’ve got you covered.

Formats & Audiences

Keynotes (30–120 mins, most often 90 mins)
Interactive sessions with discussion and reflection woven in and the opportunity for informal Q&A afterwards.

Workshops (30–180 mins)
From a brisk 30-minute deep dive to a full 3-hour sprint of practical ideas

Webinars (30–180 mins)
Live, interactive sessions (feel free to record and share with your team)

I work with school leaders, teachers, SENCOs, social-care teams, healthcare professionals, parent-carer groups and workplaces. I’ll happily travel hundreds of miles across the UK (or hop on a plane) to your location—or if you prefer, Zoom is our friend.

All attendees receive downloadable slide decks and handouts to share, adapt, and cascade back at your organisation.

Sneak Peek: Popular Sessions

Below are some of my most-requested talks. For more details, take a look at my flyer. If you don’t see precisely what you need, ask—I’m always happy to tailor a bespoke session.

Creating a Neurodivergent-Friendly School
Simple steps to transform your environment and culture

Enabling Autistic Children to Thrive
Lived-experience strategies to help autistic pupils feel safe, seen, and successful

Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Helping Autistic Girls Shine
Understanding the unique social and emotional experiences of autistic girls

Heard, Held, Healed: Building Emotional Safety
How empathy-first approaches reduce anxiety and rebuild trus

Behaviour That Challenges
Curiosity-led strategies that build trust, not tension

Download My Full Speaker Flyer

For a full list of my talk titles—neatly packaged in a shareable PDF—grab the flyer here. Feel free to pass it along to colleagues who might be looking for a speaker 

Book Pooky (and Meet Ellie, My Executive Function)

When you’re ready to chat about dates, pricing, or tweaking a topic, email Ellie Powling—she’s my agent, PA, and personal executive function all in one. Ellie’s organisational prowess means she’ll pull your event together faster than I can lose my keys. She also represents a team of fabulous speakers who complement my style, so if you need multiple voices, she’s got you covered.

Email: [email protected]

Flyer Download (PDF): Get the Full Details

Ellie takes care of travel, AV tech, slide-sharing, and any eccentric requests. Just tell her what you need, and she’ll make it happen.