Kate's Specialisations & Presentation Topics

_{Autistic & Neurodivergent Culture}

• _{how to meet autistic, and neurodivergent needs}
• _{masking, unmasking, and autistic identity}
• _{autistic burnout, shutdowns, and inertia} 
• _{neurodivergent trust, safety, and communication}
• _{supporting sensory and emotional regulation needs}
• _{executive functioning and information processing} 
• _{problem-solving using a neurodivergent affirming framework}
• _{educational support and recommendations} 
• _{advocacy and teaching self-advocacy} 
• _{co-regulation and self-regulation}
• _{addressing stress-based behaviours}
• _{complex profiles including internalised profiles (masking), autism and ADHD (AuDHD), gifted and neurodivergent (2E), autistic with multiple diagnoses and autism with stress-based behaviours}

_{Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)}

• _{lived experience PDA training from a PDA worldview} 
• _{how demands impact the nervous system}
• _{fostering nervous system safety and regulation}
• _{recognising, managing, and changing demands} 
• _{PDA stress-based behaviours}
• _{understanding equalising and leveling}
• _{modifying the environment and expectations}
• _{understanding and meeting the drive for choice and control} 
• _{creating healthy, respectful relationships}
• _{autonomy and boundaries finding a safe balance}
• _{supporting PDAers from a regulation framework} 
• _{understanding PDA value systems and internal structures}
• _{addressing health and safety concerns}
• _{demand avoidant disability accommodations}