Pooky Knightsmith

My latest video looks at understanding autistic communication, practical bridge-building tools, and transforming awkward moments into genuine connection

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DOWNLOAD: Low-Demand Communication Toolkit

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Perfect for anyone supporting PDA, anxiety, or trauma responses in education. The gentle scripts and practical strategies work because they preserve autonomy while achieving learning goals

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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith: Neurodivergence & Mental Health 6 Ways to Build Trust with Students Fast

6 ways to build trust with new students
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Apologies to anyone who hit the "sold out" page on my (free) webinar earlier today

I've just upgraded my Zoom license and released more tickets. If you missed out before, you can grab a spot now.

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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith: Neurodivergence & Mental Health The Double Empathy Problem: What Every Teacher Needs to Know

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺

Breakdowns in autism & communication aren’t one-way failures, they’re mutual misunderstandings.

So how do we make it work?

By creating more moments of authentic connection

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New downloadable for you:

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SLIDES: Autistic Girls – Unmasking, Belonging & Believing | Pooky Knightsmith Get more from Pooky Knightsmith on Patreon

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𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦: 𝗨𝗻𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

Fresh from a recent INSET session - practical, heart-led strategies

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We hope the new school year has started smoothly for you all.

It might be time to turn your attention to booking some exciting things for the year ahead?

Take a look at our website www.speakingofbooks.co.uk or email ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk We’d love to hear from you

Building Trust with School Anxious Students

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Simple ideas that work - maybe watching this could be 5 minutes well spent in your next team meeting?

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Pooky’s Weekly Round-Up: Issue 117 Challenging behaviour, co-regulation strategies, and salty shoes

My weekly email took an unscheduled detour but it's finally landed in your inboxes...

You can read it there or catch it here: open.substack.com/pub/pookykni...

Lots of free resources - please read & share

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

What to say when students are overwhelmed, can't enter class, want to go home, or are withdrawn. Conversation starters that validate & support.

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Slides and resources from a popular session that looks beyond behaviour helping us to understand ands support our students

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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith: Neurodivergence & Mental Health EBSA: Supporting Students Back to School After Long Absences

EBSA: Supporting Students Back to School After Long Absences

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DOWNLOAD: 10 Classroom Changes That Keep Pupils in School

These are simple ideas to prevent school anxiety / EBSA from a classroom PoV

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𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀

These slides explore 6 principles to make your school more ND friendly - maybe food for thought for your upcoming INSET sessions or team meetings?

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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

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(Because your sensory needs matter just as much as your children's)

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Interviews can be overwhelming - especially for neurodivergent young people.

I’ve created a free, practical guide with 10 tips to help reduce anxiety, boost confidence, and support self-advocacy.

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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health She’s Not Broken - She’s Autistic: 6 Things You Need to Know

Autistic girls aren’t broken. They’re exhausted from trying to fit in.

Here are 6 things they often wish you knew.
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Supporting a grieving friend can feel awkward or overwhelming.

I’ve shared a gentle new resource with 10 simple truths that can really help, plus small, practical things you can do.

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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health How to Say No (Even If You’re a People Pleaser)

How to say no (even if you're a people pleaser)

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60 seconds that may just save your sanity..

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SLIDES: Parenting Teens | Pooky Knightsmith Get more from Pooky Knightsmith on Patreon

My latest slideset is full of ideas for parenting teens.

Feel free to use and share:
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enquiries via ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk

SLIDES: Parenting through the Prep/Primary Years | Pooky Knightsmith Get more from Pooky Knightsmith on Patreon

Brand new slides exploring parenting under 11s
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I loved developed and delivering this session, I hope you like it too

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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health Working with a struggling child? This matters more than being perfect...

Working with a child who’s struggling and worrying you’re getting it wrong?

These 6 things matter more than being perfect:

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DOWNLOAD: Prompts for Supporting Anxious Children | Pooky Knightsmith Get more from Pooky Knightsmith on Patreon

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻

New resource to help you find helpful words when a child is struggling:
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Pooky’s Weekly Round-Up: Issue 114 School-based anxiety, everyday inclusion, and windswept joy

My latest newsletter full of resources is out

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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

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Practical tools to help you look beyond behaviour and respond with compassion.

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DOWNLOAD: Reframing Behaviour | Pooky Knightsmith Get more from Pooky Knightsmith on Patreon

Simple resource to help reframe challenging behaviour
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What if “defiance” is anxiety?
“Not listening” is overload?
“Refusal” is fear?

Designed for staffrooms & training chats - free to download

Thanks for being curious, not just reactive

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EBSA & Non-Attendance – What Schools Can Do

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Slides & resources

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DOWNLOAD: 10 Small Changes That Help Every Student Succeed | Pooky Knightsmith Get more from Pooky Knightsmith on Patreon

Small changes. Big impact.

This free resource shares 10 simple, high-impact tweaks that help every student succeed (especially neurodivergent learners).

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Sensory Safety in the Classroom Create a classroom where neurodivergent learners feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. This practical, strengths-based course shares 10 powerful changes that can make school feel calmer, more pred...

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?

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I’ve made this short, practical lesson (plus notes) free to access

It’s part of a bigger course, but this bit stands alone, no sign up, no fee

>>𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲<<