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Making a difference to #MentalHealth & #SEND one keynote speech at a time | #ActuallyAutistic mum, climber, paraglider, bookworm, author & @CreativeEdu director

East Sussex, UK

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Pooky Knightsmith

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I’m Autistic and Dyslexic. ChatGPT regularly helps me navigate life… Here are some prompts I regularly use that might help other people too (I'd love feedback on this - it feels like cheating at life, but I prefer to see it as levelling the playing field..)

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5 years

Sometimes we need to stop and take a moment to see things from somebody else’s point of view.. [Squaring the circle by Troika]

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I’ve not checked the news in a couple of hours. Is Larry @Number10cat PM yet?

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3 years

This is incredibly helpful. Remember it. Share it. Be kind…

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3 years

Please watch this Please do this Please be this @Adam_Pearson 🙏 #FlipTheNarrative

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4 years

A plea to schools - you are doing a wonderful job trying to provide families with the resources to teach our children but we're struggling & it's a lot of pressure It's a beautiful day.. please give us permission to just stop and enjoy our kids too?

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1 year

Please tell Lyra well done for her hard work... She is studying psychology GCSE as she thought it would be interesting and she just got 92% on her first assignment after working SUPER hard on it Better still, she's loving it!

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I want to say loud & proud: I take anti-depressants I couldn't function without them I will not be shamed #bbcpanorama #MentalHealth

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4 years

Those of you who care about me, please can you hold me in your thoughts? Behind the shine and apparent confidence I hide a broken little girl. Today I'm taking steps to help her heal

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ADHD/AUTISM This task planner can be used as a framework to help students who struggle with executive function to manage tasks in class or at home Downloadable PDF here: If you like it, please share it

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School will not be a happy place for children unless we first look after the adults there. They’ve endured weeks of uncertainty, bullying and no breaks School Staff Matter Too! They are the glue that will repair this rupture; but they need care, a clear plan and a rest

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Coronavirus: Child psychologists highlight mental health risks of lockdown

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6 years

A really lovely thing happened today - I paid for the coffee of the person behind me (I often do this when visiting at the hospital, it can brighten a tough day someone's having) ..then they paid for the person behind them, who paid for the person behind them... a lovely moment

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3 years

Just for the record, I think Our Children have shown remarkable resilience, kindness, innovation and patience in the past year Thank you to the many of you cutting them just a little slack as they re-emerge, blinking into the sunshine...

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2 years

A great take on disability, equality and inclusion by @jamieshieldsVI 🙌 Original post:

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1 year

Ellie used to think that maths was something she could not do We've been doing maths every day and she's been collecting new skills on her "I Can" list She's working SO hard (and overcoming demons) and I couldn't be more proud of her Please tell her well done..

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I keep writing and deleting a tweet about medication There is so much stigma attached to taking pills for head stuff. But you know what? I’m doing pretty well and it’s thanks in no small part to these bad boys There should be no shame in that #WorldMentalHealthDay

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3 years

Is anyone else feeling generally (even more) overwhelmed at the moment?

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Pooky Knightsmith

2 years

SEE THE CHILD I put this together to help us keep children at the heart of meetings about them and see their strengths as well as their challenges You can download a copy here + watch a short video about the thinking behind it: Like it? Please share it

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3 years

Every Child Matters Am I looking back through rose tinted glasses when I find myself thinking that a revival of Every Child Matters would do a whole lot of good right now?

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4 years

Dear Twitter, This is my friend’s son Oscar. Oscar’s mum would like you to know that he’s not scary, in fact, he’s utterly adorable, wouldn’t you agree? Love Pooky x #LimbDifference #TheWitchesMovie

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4 years

Sending love to anyone who is having Sunday Night Wobbles x x x

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Pooky Knightsmith

5 years

I am doing well these days and winning new battles all the time. This weekend I tried my first ever Belgian Bun They were the ultimate fear food and if when anorexia ruled my life, you’d told me one day I could actually ENJOY one I’d never have believed you I LOVED it. I WIN!

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4 years

I’m incredulous at the announcement re schools. Schools, I’m with you. If I can lend my voice to any of your campaigns or causes please let me know I try to be neutral but I am done with BoJo and his inability to safely lead us

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Pooky Knightsmith

8 years

#Depression - how people think it feels vs how it actually feels....

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1 year

AUTISM 6 tips in 60 seconds to support emotional regulation at school for autistic students If you like it, please share it #Neurodiversity #Autism #Teaching #Inclusion #ukedchat

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4 years

**Free for a week - until 7th June** Promoting Emotional Regulation in Autistic Children: I'm especially proud of and excited to share this course. I hope you like it. Please share it widely It's suitable for anyone working with / caring for children

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Pooky Knightsmith

4 years

Someone was curious today about why I praise & recommend my ‘competitors’ In case you were wondering too, it’s because I believe in collaboration & community over competition. We are stronger together Maybe I’m a poor business mind but I am honest, fair & surrounded by love

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3 years

Can we all agree to stop using the term 'school refusal' please? We no longer talk about 'deliberate self-harm' Blaming, stigmatising language builds barriers where bridges are needed *steps off soapbox*

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2 years

I’m on the train. This is a really big deal as I’ve avoided them for years due to the anxiety they provoke… but I’m feeling the fear and doing it anyway

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5 years

My new baby is birthed! it was a long and difficult labour, but she’s a beaut... Pre-order here:

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Pooky Knightsmith

1 year

Here's the working draft that Lyra and Ellie and have helped me come up with (hurrah for snow days!) It's designed to be a generic task-planning sheet for ADHD / Autistic secondary students to use in class What would make it better?

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My therapist told me I was brave today I let go & let flashbacks of my rape piece together into a whole that shook me to my core and saw me cry in pain for my childhood self I’m finding EMDR painful, but powerful I end the day with sand between my toes and hope in my heart

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I did it! I did it! 10k @YouTube subscribers. Now I can join their creators programme I’ve worked really hard for a long time so all day I’ll be doing my #ProudFace

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I think we all need to see this today

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The annual school tradition of guiding the local female mallard and her ducklings from the safety of our sheltered courtyard, through the school reception and to the lake!

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What to do when I make a mistake I love this... what would you add? The creator is on Insta:

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#3GoodThings 1) I’m alive So many rewrites of this tweet & no right words This day 3 years ago was one of dissociation, suicidal intent, ambulances & anger I was angry I’d failed in killing myself Today I’m thankful I succeeded in living Things CAN change

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OVERWHELM A simple plan so we can help children get through tricky moments - I've used these in many contexts including bereavement, anxiety and autism PDF and supporting notes here: If you like it, please share it

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Dear Anorexia, I have nothing left to prove to you. I choose not to #loseastonein21days . Instead I choose life, I choose health. I choose love. Love Pooky (Just holding myself accountable, because it’s never ‘just a stone’ and I’m struggling with this one. It’s so tempting)

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3 years

SELF-HARM We no longer recommend snapping of elastic bands and other proxy measures for self-harm We are always learning. We got it wrong. We now believe these methods don’t work and can sometimes result in harm More here:

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“These Things Don’t Work.” Young People’s Views on Harm Minimization Strategies as a Proxy for...

Although UK clinical guidelines make tentative recommendations for “harm minimization” strategies for repeated self-harm, this is in the absence of empirical evidence supporting their acceptability...

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This month marks a year since I reached a healthy weight for the first time in my life Many days I battle #PTSD a minute at a time & #Anorexia a mouthful at a time But as I fell about with laughter with Tom and the girls today, I realised I’m winning I can do this..

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4 years

The untold joy of a previously school avoidant child DELIGHTED to be going to school! #phew

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Friends who are adopted: My gorgeous Ellie would really benefit from some adoption-positivity from other adopted kids and adults today because sometimes just hearing that this isn't something to hide or be ashamed of from your Mum isn't quite enough... Thank you!

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No. No. No. No. No. No. No. NO!

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4 years

Should schools weigh pupils to make sure they shift the pounds they've put on during the lockdown? Health experts want two weigh-ins in September and then in the spring to keep kids on track. But could this just create a generation of calorie counters? #JeremyVine

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1 year

CYP WELLBEING - State of the Nation Report Seeing @markrusselluk present the headlines of this report was an impossibly depressing, distressing hour It is a must-read, we MUST make things change for our children

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2 years

My book baby is born! I’ve got my mitts on my first author copies and @JKPBooks have done such a lovely job I’m now a mixture of proud and terrified… I hope you like it - you can preorder here:

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1 year

Utterly heartbreaking (if you ever find yourself in this place, please reach out, you're never as alone as you think)

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Headteacher killed herself after news of low Ofsted rating, family says

Ruth Perry was told that Caversham primary school in Reading would be downgraded to inadequate

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3 years

Whether you’re staff or student, Remember this...

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3 years

I just tried to make a call by typing a phone number into my calculator. How's your day going?

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4 years

**Free for a week - until 14th June** Understand Anxiety - 10 things you need to know Short video modules aimed at those working with or caring for children (but universally applicable) Let me know what you think... Please RT

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4 years

FREE course of the week - You voted for: Break the cycle of emotionally based school avoidance … It's led by me & is highly practical and relevant to all phases and job roles. It's free until 30th April 5pm Please RT

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2 years

SCHOOL ANXIETY I'm currently working on a guide re supporting children who struggle to attend. It's a work in progress but thought this page might be a real help to some of you this week What would you add or change?

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13 years ago today and we still haven’t run out of things to say… 3 little things about our big day: 1) Tom chose the dress. I only tried on one 2) A friend did the flowers - our sole input was ‘maybe some red’ 3) @rachelparris sang our first dance - Norah Jones

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I'm reading the #HowIFightDepression hashtag and I feel I need to acknowledge that somedays I don't. Some days I just curl up and hide and try to stay safe until the world feels a little more manageable. And that's okay... (isn't it?)

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I’m not head of Ofsted so my opinion may not count for much but just for the record I’d like to say a massive thank you to my colleagues in schools I think you made good choices; food before phonics…

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STRENGTHS FIRST This simple sheet enables meetings to be child-centred and focused on strengths and passions rather than labels and issues You can download the PDF here: If you like it, please share it

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Free for a week YouCan: Meet the mental health needs of learners with SEND - A series of video modules by yours truly which I *hope* you'll find useful (and yes, you do get a certificate!) Please feedback on the course & the site Please RT

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4 years

Eugh.. Anxiety hangover.... does anyone else get that? When you've had sustained panic distress / panic / upset one day and then the next day you feel all fluttery and weak? Solidarity or kittens; either would be helpful this morning.. (I'm okay, just niceness would be nice)

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AUTISM There is a common misconception that autism is a spectrum from low to high functioning In fact we all have different strengths and challenges - and these can change by the hour... I can't find the source of this graphic, but it made me think

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SCHOOL ANXIETY Here are some things that help some children who struggle to go to school Part of a wider guide you can currently download free here: If it's helpful, please share it

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Every now and then I remember that a few short years ago anorexia left me so weak I didn't have the strength to sit up in my hospital bed. I'm a *bit* stronger now... 😊

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3 years

Primary school. Done.

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4 years

Being a school leader is a tough gig right now Many I’m talking to are at breaking point. Terrified, tired and doubting their decisions Whatever decision you made about tomorrow, myself and many more stand with you Good luck

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2 years

#3GoodThings 1)We have a house 2)We have a house 3)We have a house Yours?

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1 year

Tomorrow Lyra has her speaking debut - we're co-presenting a session on autism in girls Her input to the session we've co-written has been fantastic I'm pretty sure she's going to totally upstage me and I genuinely couldn't be happier about it Please wish her luck...

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Pooky Knightsmith

7 years

I'm glad someone took photos at #BuckinghamPalace or I think I might have thought it all a dream... So... this is me... I'm Back :)

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4 years

Thank you for concern and sorry for silence. I’ve been poorly and asleep all week. Hopefully normal service resumes soon but for now, back to bed Hugest apologies to those who’ve had events moved due to my illness; I promise to do a cracking job when I’m well enough Xx

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1 year

So Lyra has some news… …Home Ed from next term (and she couldn’t be happier!)

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She did it!!!!!

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I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and about how we need to give people the time and space to tell their own story It is not always as we assume

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Pooky Knightsmith

6 years

Ellie was playing schools today, she was teaching her class about bullying I asked her why. I thought we could all learn a little from her answer: “Kindness is the most important lesson, and the easiest - so I thought I’d better teach it first”

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<Extra free course for a few days> Of all my recent courses, this is the one that will make the biggest difference to children's mental health … It's short. It's simple. It's all things you CAN do Please share it widely & quickly Thank you x

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SCHOOL ANXIETY I've put together some school anxiety journal prompts - (because we're *really* struggling with this right now) I hope they'll be helpful to lots of other people as well as our household... 🧵 Downloadable PDF here: Please RT

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DOWNLOAD: School Anxiety Journal Prompts | Pooky Knightsmith

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3 years

One day I will learn to hear the thousands of voices who engage positively with me and deflect the tiny minority who make me feel worthless Working on that Failing Please be kind always. When you use your words wickedly you never know how hard they’ll land

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MENTAL HEALTH OF MALE TEACHERS It's been suggested to me that the MH of male teachers is especially at risk right now and that much of the self-care talk doesn't appeal Thoughts? Would this be a helpful webinar? Who should lead it? Presumably a man?? (i.e. not me?)

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Pooky Knightsmith

3 years

My daughter Lyra has created 6 tips for starting a new class and I think they are fab She is happy for you to share them if they’ll be useful for your children so please RT

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8 years

Well worth remembering #parenting #ukedchat

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6 years

Practical ideas for when you’re feeling anxious... Great suggestions for all ages - please RT - you never know who it might help credit: @positivepresent

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As twitter fils with the amazing years people have had, a reminder that this is enough... you are enough.

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MEDICATION Why is there such shame and stigma associated with medication for mental health? Even though I know I need them, I always have this niggling feeling that I should be able to manage without my antidepressants But I can't.. and that's okay Just me?

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Can I get a ‘hell yeah’ - today marks 6 months since I reached a healthy weight for the first time in my life... and I’m NOT going back

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4 years

Free for a week: YouCan: Support Bereaved Children Practical ideas for anyone working with or supporting children. Developed and delivered by yours truly Please share it far & wide because, sadly, we all need to know this stuff right now..

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This was filmed just before lockdown 1... I hope you like it :)

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Little people have feelings that are sometimes too big to understand ❤️ Child Mental Health Expert, Pooky Knightsmith shares her favourite coping mechanisms. 🙌 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek @PookyH #BBCTinyHappyPeople

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One of the hardest but most important elements of #parenting IMHO

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It’s Ellie’s birthday tomorrow. Here’s her hopes for the day. She gave it to me last night saying “7 is ticked already because I know I’ll get that” 💕

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I'm a third heavier than I was and it's hard.. but learning to climb is helping me embrace my new body & its strength Pooky 1: Anorexia 0

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Autism & ADHD: Sensory Regulation in the Classroom: Slides and resources from tonight's webinar - please feel free to use and share I hope it was helpful?

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KEYNOTE | Sensory Regulation

Slides and resources from a webinar which explored practical Ideas for sensory regulation in the classroom for children who are autistic, ADHD or who have other sensory differences.

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FREE WEBINAR - ADHD/AUTISM Please sign up to join me for a free webinar about sensory regulation in the classroom - a super practical session with instantly usable ideas Please RT / Include in your newsletters etc as I love a good turnout 😊

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EBSA/SCHOOL ANXIETY School Access Plan & supporting notes PDF here: If you like it, please share it!

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#3GoodThings 1)I’m alive (It’s the anniversary of a suicide attempt. It was a long time ago now but I always stop and be grateful that I ‘failed’ on this day) 2)A fascinating, hopeful chat with @MarkGoodwin8 3)My cat’s loud purrs Yours?

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5 years

My friend Jeni shared a picture of her kitten that I felt you absolutely needed to see #YoureWelcome

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AUTISM Autism is highly heritable - if you're working with a chid with autistic traits, it's quite possible you're working with an autistic parent too Would you like simple ideas for working with autistic adults or is there enough out there?

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2 years

Sending early morning love to fellow parents and carers of children struggling with school I can literally feel my anxiety rising as time to wake my girls up approaches and I wonder, 'will today be a good day?' Here's hoping... Please cross everything (and send kittens)

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7 years

Home!!!!

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2 years

ANXIETY Back to School Anxiety - How To Help: a downloadable guide If you like it, please share it

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GUIDE: Back to School Anxiety - How To Help | Pooky Knightsmith

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If your biggest achievement of 2023 is that you made it to the end in one piece (or thereabouts) then that's okay Me too See you in 2024 - I hope it's kind to you

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Therapist friends... if you’re proud of your client, please tell them. My therapist told me he was proud of me today and I’ve been walking on air ever since. It also made me realise that I’m proud of me too. Very proud. #JustKeepSwimming

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**Free for a Week** Help the Demand Avoidant (PDA) Child in Your Class I'm super excited to offer this course for free as PDA is not well understood and a little understanding can go a really long way to improving a child's experience Please RT

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3 years

We did it!! #EndOfTerm

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3 years

Sending a big warm hug to every adult out there doing their best and barely managing - I've spoken to many such wonderful, tired souls this week Whilst I can't carry your burden, please imagine me and many, many others, walking right alongside you You Are Enough x

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INSET: Neurodivergent Students This is proving to be a very popular theme and highly impactful session - here are the slides & resources from Friday's session (if you'd like a session like this for your staff, chat to Ellie @SpeakingofBks )

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INSET: Neurodivergent Students

Slides and resources from a whole school INSET about practical steps to enable autistic / ADHD learners to thrive.

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