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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 17d

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

youtu.be/JX1x9ujIOqg

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 18d

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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6 Ways to Build Trust with Students Fast

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 22d

6 ways to build trust with new students
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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith: Neurodivergence & Mental Health

7 Quick Wins for EBSA: Morning Anxiety

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 22d

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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Join Pooky Knightsmith for 7 practical strategies to support children struggling with morning anxiety - no extra workload required.

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 24d

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

youtu.be/cFKKZhaYFwg

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The Double Empathy Problem: What Every Teacher Needs to Know

YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith: Neurodivergence & Mental Health

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 27d

New downloadable for you:

www.patreon.com/posts/downlo...

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SLIDES: Autistic Girls – Unmasking, Belonging & Believing | Pooky Knightsmith

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 28d

New slides & notes:

𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦: 𝗨𝗻𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

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

www.patreon.com/posts/134247...

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(speaking enquiries - [email protected] )

Reposted by Pooky Knightsmith

Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 28d

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 [email protected] We’d love to hear from you

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

Challenging behaviour, co-regulation strategies, and salty shoes

open.substack.com

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Sep 7

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.

www.patreon.com/posts/downlo...

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

www.patreon.com/posts/130789...

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(for bookings please enquire via [email protected] )

EBSA: Supporting Students Back to School After Long Absences

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Sep 3

EBSA: Supporting Students Back to School After Long Absences

youtu.be/IadMV0SHXtU?...

New video - please watch and share

YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith: Neurodivergence & Mental Health

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Aug 31

DOWNLOAD: 10 Classroom Changes That Keep Pupils in School

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

www.patreon.com/posts/downlo...

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Aug 29

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?

www.patreon.com/posts/slides...

Hopefully helpful, please share if so

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Aug 19

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

www.patreon.com/posts/downlo...

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

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She’s Not Broken - She’s Autistic: 6 Things You Need to Know

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Aug 5

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.

www.patreon.com/posts/downlo...

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

Here are 6 things they often wish you knew.
youtube.com/shorts/wF4rJ...

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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health

How to Say No (Even If You’re a People Pleaser)

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Jul 24

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.

Find it here: www.patreon.com/posts/downlo...

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

youtube.com/shorts/uMn9A...

60 seconds that may just save your sanity..

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YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health

SLIDES: Parenting Teens | Pooky Knightsmith

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Jul 22

My latest slideset is full of ideas for parenting teens.

Feel free to use and share:
www.patreon.com/posts/slides...

enquiries via [email protected]

SLIDES: Parenting through the Prep/Primary Years | Pooky Knightsmith

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Jul 17

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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Working with a struggling child? This matters more than being perfect...

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Jul 11

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

These 6 things matter more than being perfect:

youtube.com/shorts/GxIkQ...

YouTube video by Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health

DOWNLOAD: Prompts for Supporting Anxious Children | Pooky Knightsmith

Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · Jul 10

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻

New resource to help you find helpful words when a child is struggling:
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