Latest Resources from Pooky: Issue 83
Autistic masking, challenging behaviour, self-harm and more...
Here’s what I’ve been creating and sharing this week. It’s all free to access and share, if you’d like to support my work you can do so via Patreon, by sharing my resources with your network or booking me to speak.
WATCH: Autistic Unmasking
In this video, I explore the profound journey of self-discovery for masked autistics. Drawing from my personal experiences and those of my daughters, Lyra and Ellie, I offer valuable insights into the transformative process of unmasking and finding one's true self.
LISTEN: Flow State vs Overwhelm
In this episode of the Pooky Ponders Podcast, I explore what flow is, how it can help with anxiety, low mood or overwhelm and how we can find our way to flow, or support a child to.
PRESENT: Behaviour that Challenges
Slides and resources from a session which explored how we can better understand and support children whose behaviour distresses or challenges us.
(To book me or to find out more about my talks and webinars, email the lovely Ellie - Ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk )
DOWNLOAD: Self-Harm Coping Statements
This resource is designed to counter some of the challenging thoughts that can accompany self-harm. Coping statements can be a powerful tool to guide us in managing self-harm urges and move towards healing.
READ: Looking After Your Autistic Self
“Niamh Garvey offers tips and tricks designed to reduce sensory and emotional stress and look after your autistic self. From understanding what's happening when the stress response kicks in to using the 'detective habit' to spot your individual strengths and triggers. What's more, every element of this book can be personalised to you.”
Availabe as: Paperback | Audible | Kindle
EXPLAINER: Autism and Social Energy
In my latest Twitter thread, I dive into the concept of social energy from an autistic perspective. I explain why social interactions can be so draining, why alone time is essential for recharging, and how respecting boundaries can help create more meaningful connections. If you’d like to understand how autistic people navigate social situations, and learn small steps to support us better. (You can also read this via Facebook, LinkedIn or Threads).
SMILE: Sea-Play
Should adults play? I think so…. Here I am goofing about trying not to fall into the rising sea (and only just succeeding).
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**Please feel free to use or share my resources - the more lives they touch, the happier I am**
Thank you for reading - if you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing it, by pledging £1 a month on Patreon or by inviting me to speak at your next event or online.
Until next time,
Pooky
Pooky Knightsmith PhD
Keynote Speaker
Speaking and webinar enquiries: Ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk