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Thriving - covering - The Spikey profile, Processing and sensory regulation, Understanding your brains states and making sense of it all
An online session for Autistic / Adhd / Audhd adults and as well as their partners, parents, family, and friends who wish to be effective allies.
12:00pm Saturday 8th November 2025
PACT for Autism welcome back Kate Hyacock - we always have great feedback on Kate's group sessions and her individual work and are pleased to have her presenting again with us.
Title: Thriving: Understanding Your Neurodivergent Brain
Who is this for?
This session is designed for neurodivergent adults, as well as their partners, parents, family, and friends who wish to be effective allies.
You can join the session with your camera off - please do not record the session
you will be sent resources and slides following the session.
Session Description:
Join Neurodivergent Psychologist Kate for an empowering and practical exploration of what comes after a diagnosis/identifying ( you may be exploring if you are Autistic / Adhd or are awaiting assessment or have received a formal diagnosis or identify as Autistic.)
This session moves beyond theory to provide tangible insights and strategies that you can apply to your daily life, helping you to understand your unique brain and build a life that works for you.
We will focus on giving you a sense of agency on your journey, providing information that will hopefully open up new avenues for self-understanding and growth.
Key topics we will explore:
• The Spiky Profile: What does it really mean to have a 'spiky profile'? We’ll discuss how to identify and harness your unique pattern of strengths and challenges.
• Processing & Sensory Regulation: Learn practical strategies for managing processing speed differences and sensory saturation to conserve your energy and avoid overwhelm.
• Understanding Your Brain's 'States': Kate will introduce a coaching model based on the 'triune brain' to help you recognise your triggers, regulate your nervous system, and move out of fight-or-flight mode.
• Making Sense of It All: We’ll touch upon concepts like Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), explaining how they can interact and show up in everyday life.
This will be a relaxed, interactive session with plenty of time for questions and discussion, ensuring you leave with tools and resources to continue your exploration.
About Kate:
Managing Partner, No Drama Llamas Kate is a Neurodivergent Psychologist (Dyslexia, ADHD, Autistic, menopausal and more) with 16 years of experience delivering workplace strategy coaching, training, and support to individuals and organisations. Drawing from both her extensive professional expertise and her own lived experience, Kate offers a uniquely insightful and empathetic approach to neuro-inclusion.
Her specialisms include supporting individuals with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Tourette’s and PTSD. She has an in-depth knowledge of practical support mechanisms, including Access to Work, reasonable adjustments, and assistive technology.
Kate is also a dedicated parent carer to two children with profound disabilities, a role which fuels her passion for creating a more inclusive world where everyone gets their chance to shine. When she’s not working, you might find her keenly (if not expertly!) skateboarding, paddleboarding, or growing flowers.
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