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Previous Training & Speaking Events
![BCU lecture 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_28197ddb0852459080a930e3752364af~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_298,h_397,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/74a106_28197ddb0852459080a930e3752364af~mv2.png)
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Exploring Intersectionality and Unconscious Bias in SLT practice".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_60e3d77723934a788f8c6e1b1daeb59a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_60e3d77723934a788f8c6e1b1daeb59a~mv2.png)
Exploring Intersectionality and Unconscious Bias in SLT practice
In this training session, Kate supported participants to explore introductory themes around in intersectionality and unconscious bias in Speech and Language Therapy practice.
![Photos of Kate and May smiling to the camera sit alongside the title of their talk and the conference title, date and location.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_8b28f87c043f40efb8f1c88ecfc2452b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_8b28f87c043f40efb8f1c88ecfc2452b~mv2.jpeg)
Navigating Neurodiversity and Societal Changes around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Where Are You On Your Journey?
Kate spoke alongside her colleague, May Lam at the 2024 ASLTIP Therapy Talks conference, in London.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Sensory and Communication Differences through an Intersectional Lens".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_1c3d1df474ad4e96a0ed531835e24b97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_1c3d1df474ad4e96a0ed531835e24b97~mv2.png)
Sensory and Communication Differences Through an Intersectional Lens
Kate delivered this as a lecture to the 2023 and 2024 Speech and Language Therapy apprentice students at Birmingham City University.
![A large Rainbow flag is being waved in the air by a person with their back to the camera. Alongside this is the title of the webinar and its funders logos.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_b186b810386c4ebdbd3877a443e2fccb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_429,q_75/74a106_b186b810386c4ebdbd3877a443e2fccb~mv2.jpg)
Double Rainbow: Supporting Autistic LGBTQ+ People in Health and Social Care Webinar
Kate and May Lam presented at this webinar on neurodiversity-affirming practice for LGBTQ+ autistic people.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Challenging Ableism in the Speech and Language Therapy Profession".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_0606e5e14b334a1dbfd38e5b956130e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_0606e5e14b334a1dbfd38e5b956130e0~mv2.png)
Challenging Ableism in the Speech and Language Therapy Profession.
Kate delivered this as a lecture to City University, London Speech and Language Therapy Masters student, in 2023 and 2024.
![The neurodiversity infinity symbol sits in front of a plain lilac background with the title of the webinar positioned in front of the infinity symbol.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_184aaf90443f4d3b8023a89eda455375~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_184aaf90443f4d3b8023a89eda455375~mv2.jpg)
Honouring the Double Empathy Problem in Relationships and Sex Education webinar.
This training day, delivered by Kate has been designed to provide an intersectionality-focused and neurodiversity-affirming learning space for practitioners delivering Relationships and Sex Education to neurodivergent people..
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Embracing Overlapping Identities: Intersectionality in SLT Practice and Leadership".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_db0fb5a0ee1a4eff8f30976f00196fae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_db0fb5a0ee1a4eff8f30976f00196fae~mv2.png)
Embracing Overlapping Identities: Intersectionality in SLT Practice and Leadership
Kate delivered this session to Speech and Language Therapy professionals attending the final South West Autism Clinical Excellence Network, in 2024.
![Photos of Kate and May sit between the title, date, time and venue of the event.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_fc72a632957e4a0fa0eebf3293263766~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_fc72a632957e4a0fa0eebf3293263766~mv2.png)
An 'In Conversation' event with May Lam and Kate Boot exploring intersectionality in the workplace.
In this event, Kate and May spoke about intersectionality in the workplace, influenced by their personal experiences as neurodivergent people who are also in a supervisor and supervisee relationship within the same organisation.
![Kate, Lynn and Dean photos sit alongside the title of the webinar, date, time and the logos for Reachout ASC and The Ability Bridge who hosted the training.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_28fed3b8e2a54598b04916858058b813~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_28fed3b8e2a54598b04916858058b813~mv2.png)
Puberty, Sex, and Relationships for Young People with Neurodivergence webinar
In this training webinar, Kate had the pleasure of joining Lynn McCann from Reachout ASC and autistic trainer, Dean Beadle to talk all things puberty, sex and relationships for neurodivergent children and young people.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Exploring Intersectionality and Unconscious Bias in SLT practice".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_60e3d77723934a788f8c6e1b1daeb59a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_60e3d77723934a788f8c6e1b1daeb59a~mv2.png)
Exploring Intersectionality and Unconscious Bias in SLT practice
In this training session, Kate supported participants to explore introductory themes around in intersectionality and unconscious bias in Speech and Language Therapy practice.
![Photos of Kate and May smiling to the camera sit alongside the title of their talk and the conference title, date and location.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_8b28f87c043f40efb8f1c88ecfc2452b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_8b28f87c043f40efb8f1c88ecfc2452b~mv2.jpeg)
Navigating Neurodiversity and Societal Changes around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Where Are You On Your Journey?
Kate spoke alongside her colleague, May Lam at the 2024 ASLTIP Therapy Talks conference, in London.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Sensory and Communication Differences through an Intersectional Lens".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_1c3d1df474ad4e96a0ed531835e24b97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_1c3d1df474ad4e96a0ed531835e24b97~mv2.png)
Sensory and Communication Differences Through an Intersectional Lens
Kate delivered this as a lecture to the 2023 and 2024 Speech and Language Therapy apprentice students at Birmingham City University.
![A large Rainbow flag is being waved in the air by a person with their back to the camera. Alongside this is the title of the webinar and its funders logos.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_b186b810386c4ebdbd3877a443e2fccb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_429,q_75/74a106_b186b810386c4ebdbd3877a443e2fccb~mv2.jpg)
Double Rainbow: Supporting Autistic LGBTQ+ People in Health and Social Care Webinar
Kate and May Lam presented at this webinar on neurodiversity-affirming practice for LGBTQ+ autistic people.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Challenging Ableism in the Speech and Language Therapy Profession".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_0606e5e14b334a1dbfd38e5b956130e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_0606e5e14b334a1dbfd38e5b956130e0~mv2.png)
Challenging Ableism in the Speech and Language Therapy Profession.
Kate delivered this as a lecture to City University, London Speech and Language Therapy Masters student, in 2023 and 2024.
![The neurodiversity infinity symbol sits in front of a plain lilac background with the title of the webinar positioned in front of the infinity symbol.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_184aaf90443f4d3b8023a89eda455375~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_184aaf90443f4d3b8023a89eda455375~mv2.jpg)
Honouring the Double Empathy Problem in Relationships and Sex Education webinar.
This training day, delivered by Kate has been designed to provide an intersectionality-focused and neurodiversity-affirming learning space for practitioners delivering Relationships and Sex Education to neurodivergent people..
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Embracing Overlapping Identities: Intersectionality in SLT Practice and Leadership".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_db0fb5a0ee1a4eff8f30976f00196fae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_db0fb5a0ee1a4eff8f30976f00196fae~mv2.png)
Embracing Overlapping Identities: Intersectionality in SLT Practice and Leadership
Kate delivered this session to Speech and Language Therapy professionals attending the final South West Autism Clinical Excellence Network, in 2024.
![Photos of Kate and May sit between the title, date, time and venue of the event.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_fc72a632957e4a0fa0eebf3293263766~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_fc72a632957e4a0fa0eebf3293263766~mv2.png)
An 'In Conversation' event with May Lam and Kate Boot exploring intersectionality in the workplace.
In this event, Kate and May spoke about intersectionality in the workplace, influenced by their personal experiences as neurodivergent people who are also in a supervisor and supervisee relationship within the same organisation.
![Kate, Lynn and Dean photos sit alongside the title of the webinar, date, time and the logos for Reachout ASC and The Ability Bridge who hosted the training.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_28fed3b8e2a54598b04916858058b813~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_28fed3b8e2a54598b04916858058b813~mv2.png)
Puberty, Sex, and Relationships for Young People with Neurodivergence webinar
In this training webinar, Kate had the pleasure of joining Lynn McCann from Reachout ASC and autistic trainer, Dean Beadle to talk all things puberty, sex and relationships for neurodivergent children and young people.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Exploring Intersectionality and Unconscious Bias in SLT practice".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_60e3d77723934a788f8c6e1b1daeb59a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_60e3d77723934a788f8c6e1b1daeb59a~mv2.png)
Exploring Intersectionality and Unconscious Bias in SLT practice
In this training session, Kate supported participants to explore introductory themes around in intersectionality and unconscious bias in Speech and Language Therapy practice.
![Photos of Kate and May smiling to the camera sit alongside the title of their talk and the conference title, date and location.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_8b28f87c043f40efb8f1c88ecfc2452b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_8b28f87c043f40efb8f1c88ecfc2452b~mv2.jpeg)
Navigating Neurodiversity and Societal Changes around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Where Are You On Your Journey?
Kate spoke alongside her colleague, May Lam at the 2024 ASLTIP Therapy Talks conference, in London.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Sensory and Communication Differences through an Intersectional Lens".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_1c3d1df474ad4e96a0ed531835e24b97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_1c3d1df474ad4e96a0ed531835e24b97~mv2.png)
Sensory and Communication Differences Through an Intersectional Lens
Kate delivered this as a lecture to the 2023 and 2024 Speech and Language Therapy apprentice students at Birmingham City University.
![A large Rainbow flag is being waved in the air by a person with their back to the camera. Alongside this is the title of the webinar and its funders logos.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_b186b810386c4ebdbd3877a443e2fccb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_429,q_75/74a106_b186b810386c4ebdbd3877a443e2fccb~mv2.jpg)
Double Rainbow: Supporting Autistic LGBTQ+ People in Health and Social Care Webinar
Kate and May Lam presented at this webinar on neurodiversity-affirming practice for LGBTQ+ autistic people.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Challenging Ableism in the Speech and Language Therapy Profession".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_0606e5e14b334a1dbfd38e5b956130e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_0606e5e14b334a1dbfd38e5b956130e0~mv2.png)
Challenging Ableism in the Speech and Language Therapy Profession.
Kate delivered this as a lecture to City University, London Speech and Language Therapy Masters student, in 2023 and 2024.
![The neurodiversity infinity symbol sits in front of a plain lilac background with the title of the webinar positioned in front of the infinity symbol.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_184aaf90443f4d3b8023a89eda455375~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_184aaf90443f4d3b8023a89eda455375~mv2.jpg)
Honouring the Double Empathy Problem in Relationships and Sex Education webinar.
This training day, delivered by Kate has been designed to provide an intersectionality-focused and neurodiversity-affirming learning space for practitioners delivering Relationships and Sex Education to neurodivergent people..
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Embracing Overlapping Identities: Intersectionality in SLT Practice and Leadership".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_db0fb5a0ee1a4eff8f30976f00196fae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_db0fb5a0ee1a4eff8f30976f00196fae~mv2.png)
Embracing Overlapping Identities: Intersectionality in SLT Practice and Leadership
Kate delivered this session to Speech and Language Therapy professionals attending the final South West Autism Clinical Excellence Network, in 2024.
![Photos of Kate and May sit between the title, date, time and venue of the event.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_fc72a632957e4a0fa0eebf3293263766~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_fc72a632957e4a0fa0eebf3293263766~mv2.png)
An 'In Conversation' event with May Lam and Kate Boot exploring intersectionality in the workplace.
In this event, Kate and May spoke about intersectionality in the workplace, influenced by their personal experiences as neurodivergent people who are also in a supervisor and supervisee relationship within the same organisation.
![Kate, Lynn and Dean photos sit alongside the title of the webinar, date, time and the logos for Reachout ASC and The Ability Bridge who hosted the training.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_28fed3b8e2a54598b04916858058b813~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_28fed3b8e2a54598b04916858058b813~mv2.png)
Puberty, Sex, and Relationships for Young People with Neurodivergence webinar
In this training webinar, Kate had the pleasure of joining Lynn McCann from Reachout ASC and autistic trainer, Dean Beadle to talk all things puberty, sex and relationships for neurodivergent children and young people.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Exploring Intersectionality and Unconscious Bias in SLT practice".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_60e3d77723934a788f8c6e1b1daeb59a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_60e3d77723934a788f8c6e1b1daeb59a~mv2.png)
Exploring Intersectionality and Unconscious Bias in SLT practice
In this training session, Kate supported participants to explore introductory themes around in intersectionality and unconscious bias in Speech and Language Therapy practice.
![Photos of Kate and May smiling to the camera sit alongside the title of their talk and the conference title, date and location.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_8b28f87c043f40efb8f1c88ecfc2452b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_8b28f87c043f40efb8f1c88ecfc2452b~mv2.jpeg)
Navigating Neurodiversity and Societal Changes around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Where Are You On Your Journey?
Kate spoke alongside her colleague, May Lam at the 2024 ASLTIP Therapy Talks conference, in London.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Sensory and Communication Differences through an Intersectional Lens".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_1c3d1df474ad4e96a0ed531835e24b97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_1c3d1df474ad4e96a0ed531835e24b97~mv2.png)
Sensory and Communication Differences Through an Intersectional Lens
Kate delivered this as a lecture to the 2023 and 2024 Speech and Language Therapy apprentice students at Birmingham City University.
![A large Rainbow flag is being waved in the air by a person with their back to the camera. Alongside this is the title of the webinar and its funders logos.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_b186b810386c4ebdbd3877a443e2fccb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_429,q_75/74a106_b186b810386c4ebdbd3877a443e2fccb~mv2.jpg)
Double Rainbow: Supporting Autistic LGBTQ+ People in Health and Social Care Webinar
Kate and May Lam presented at this webinar on neurodiversity-affirming practice for LGBTQ+ autistic people.
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Challenging Ableism in the Speech and Language Therapy Profession".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_0606e5e14b334a1dbfd38e5b956130e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_0606e5e14b334a1dbfd38e5b956130e0~mv2.png)
Challenging Ableism in the Speech and Language Therapy Profession.
Kate delivered this as a lecture to City University, London Speech and Language Therapy Masters student, in 2023 and 2024.
![The neurodiversity infinity symbol sits in front of a plain lilac background with the title of the webinar positioned in front of the infinity symbol.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_184aaf90443f4d3b8023a89eda455375~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_184aaf90443f4d3b8023a89eda455375~mv2.jpg)
Honouring the Double Empathy Problem in Relationships and Sex Education webinar.
This training day, delivered by Kate has been designed to provide an intersectionality-focused and neurodiversity-affirming learning space for practitioners delivering Relationships and Sex Education to neurodivergent people..
![On a beige background, the title of the training session reads "Embracing Overlapping Identities: Intersectionality in SLT Practice and Leadership".](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_db0fb5a0ee1a4eff8f30976f00196fae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_db0fb5a0ee1a4eff8f30976f00196fae~mv2.png)
Embracing Overlapping Identities: Intersectionality in SLT Practice and Leadership
Kate delivered this session to Speech and Language Therapy professionals attending the final South West Autism Clinical Excellence Network, in 2024.
![Photos of Kate and May sit between the title, date, time and venue of the event.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_fc72a632957e4a0fa0eebf3293263766~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_fc72a632957e4a0fa0eebf3293263766~mv2.png)
An 'In Conversation' event with May Lam and Kate Boot exploring intersectionality in the workplace.
In this event, Kate and May spoke about intersectionality in the workplace, influenced by their personal experiences as neurodivergent people who are also in a supervisor and supervisee relationship within the same organisation.
![Kate, Lynn and Dean photos sit alongside the title of the webinar, date, time and the logos for Reachout ASC and The Ability Bridge who hosted the training.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74a106_28fed3b8e2a54598b04916858058b813~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_634,h_434,q_75/74a106_28fed3b8e2a54598b04916858058b813~mv2.png)
Puberty, Sex, and Relationships for Young People with Neurodivergence webinar
In this training webinar, Kate had the pleasure of joining Lynn McCann from Reachout ASC and autistic trainer, Dean Beadle to talk all things puberty, sex and relationships for neurodivergent children and young people.
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