Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education
Sue Larkey enlightens, and entertains with valuable insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ODD and PDA. Covering strategies from the Early Years to Teens Years and Beyond. Visit https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-listing/ to get access to the books, downloads and extra information provided with each episode To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. https://suelarkey.com.au Join Sue as she shares simple yet effective tips, supports and strategies on a range of topics including social skills, communication and positive behaviour support. Sue Larkey is uniquely positioned within the education system having taught...
Mon, April 28, 2025
SLP 295: What does that Acronym / Abbreviation Mean? I have created a cheat sheet for you
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autism classified into three levels, though spectrum is broader. ✅ Level 1 mirrors high-functioning autism, formerly called Asperger’s. ✅ ODD involves persistent defiance toward authority figures. ✅ PDA denotes extreme demand avoidance, not an official diagnosis. ✅ ADHD shows inattention, autism lacks social understanding. ✅ Quiet autistic children can struggle unnoticed, causing meltdowns later. ✅ Collaborative empathy essential for accurate interpretation and support. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-neurodiverse-acronyms Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 14, 2025
SLP 294: How To Set Up Your Own Classroom Hub: How 10 Minutes Can Transform a Student's Day
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Hub provides morning "anchor points" for struggling students. ✅ Five-minute therapuddy session starts each child's day. ✅ Roadmaps offer consistent daily routines reducing anxiety. ✅ Scheduled regulation breaks replace reactive crisis management. ✅ Skill-building "springboards" develop individualized emotional regulation strategies. ✅ Consistent language across all staff creates safety. ✅ Teachers can focus on teaching instead of behavior management. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/how-to-set-up-my-classroom-for-my-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 07, 2025
SLP 293: The Hidden Exhaustion: Recognising Masking in Neurodiverse Students
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Masking hides anxiety, causing exhaustion and autism burnout. ✅ Neurodiverse kids often behave differently at home and school. ✅ Frequent meltdowns occur after sustained masking at school. ✅ Regular breaks are essential for sensory and social recovery. ✅ Coping and masking differ; masking involves hiding autistic traits. ✅ Social skill-building should support authenticity, not conformity. ✅ Emotional regulation strategies help reduce long-term burnout risks. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-and-masking Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 31, 2025
SLP 292: Dean Beadle shares his lived experience of embracing his Autistic Identity and finding Autistic Joy
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autistic identity is accepting yourself as you truly are. ✅ Behaviour often signals anxiety or distress, not intentional aggression. ✅ Negative narratives around autism significantly harm self-esteem. ✅ Behaviourist models wrongly focus on modifying autistic individuals. ✅ Effective support adapts environments rather than forcing individual changes. ✅ Autistic people experience burnout from societal pressure to mask. ✅ Language matters: Autism is an identity, not a removable label. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/lived-experience-of-embracing-autistic-identity Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 24, 2025
SLP 291: Understanding PDA & ODD in the Classroom: An Educators Guide
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA students respond best to trust and authentic connections. ✅ Anxiety drives PDA behaviors, not deliberate opposition or defiance. ✅ Teachers' emotional states significantly impact PDA student reactions. ✅ Offering controlled choices reduces anxiety for PDA students. ✅ Special interests should engage, not be forced into learning. ✅ Traditional autism strategies may fail for PDA students. ✅ PDA approaches benefit all children through respectful relationship building. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/strategies-to-help-teach-kids-with-pda Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 17, 2025
SLP 290: Building Confidence: Understanding the 5 Key Obstacles to Neurodiverse Students' Learning (ASD, ODD, PDA, ADHD)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Engagement crucial for neurodiverse students across all settings. ✅ Fear of failure significantly impacts student participation and independence. ✅ Clear directions and routines improve task initiation and completion. ✅ Positive reinforcement increases student engagement and reduces anxiety. ✅ Breaking tasks into smaller steps enhances learning success. ✅ Allow processing time to encourage independent problem-solving skills. ✅ Use special interests as motivation to improve student engagement. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-neurodiverse-challenges Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 10, 2025
SLP 289: The Air Traffic Controller in Your Student’s Brain: Understanding Executive FunctioningEP 289 Excutive funtion mini training
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Use a "Start and Finish" box for organizing work ✅ Create color-coded schedules for different subjects ✅ Provide photo/video models of organized spaces ✅ Use digital schedules with pause functionality for work periods ✅ Limit pencil case contents to essential items ✅ Break large tasks into weekly chunks (e.g., Antarctica poster: habitat week 1, animals week 2) ✅ Use visuals and timers to support task initiation ✅ Allow brain breaks and hydration breaks during tasks Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/executive-functioning-strategies-for-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 03, 2025
SLP 288: Talking to families about diagnosis: A Step-By-Step Guide for Educators
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Start conversations positively with families about their child. ✅ Use specific examples to explain concerns clearly to parents. ✅ Meetings should be collaborative, never us versus them. ✅ Offer solutions or clear next steps after raising concerns. ✅ Maintain email trails to document family conversations and agreements. ✅ Observe social, emotional, and academic areas for red flags. ✅ Diagnosis provides vital access to funding and tailored supports. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/how-to-handle-speaking-about-diagnosis Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 24, 2025
SLP 287: Resources for Supporting Neurodiverse Students in the Classroom & Home: ASD, ADHD, ODD & PDA | Sue Larkey’s Top 10 Recommended
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Using 2B pencils instead of HB for left-handers. ✅ Implementing one-book systems for executive functioning. ✅ Using plastic sleeves instead of glue for worksheets. ✅ Placing time timers next to clocks for visuals. ✅ Using "now, next, later" schedules with timers. ✅ Reading book chapters based on student needs. ✅ Setting up fine motor stations with Motor Flip Book. ✅ Using whole-class social skills for inclusion. ✅ Implementing visual cards on timers for activities. ✅ Creating staff discussions around "I am Aspie Girl". Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/resources-for-supporting-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 17, 2025
SLP 286: Beyond Consequences: Why Traditional Behaviour Strategies Fall Short
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Traditional behavior methods often fail neurodiverse children. ✅ Inferred instructions confuse kids lacking theory of mind. ✅ Clear, explicit directions outperform vague prohibitions. ✅ Tailor supports because every child is unique. ✅ Strategies wear out; replace them with new tactics. ✅ Visual aids and tokens reinforce desired behaviors. ✅ Proactive planning prevents escalated behavior incidents. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-social-skills-for-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 10, 2025
SLP 285: Behaviour Solutions for Setting up your Classroom for Success
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ The 13 Most Important Strategies ✅ Bonus 5 Proactive/Prevent Strategies Often Missed ✅ How To Support Motor Skills Development in A Busy Classroom (& Why it matters!) ✅ Key Elements for your Individual Education Plans (IEPs) ✅ Anxiety Management = Time Management – Top Tips ✅ Special Bonus – Key To Get the Best out of Students with ADHD ✅ 21 Surprising Ways Timers can get support Students engage & Succeed ✅ Pit Falls & Common Mistakes Made using Timers ✅ How and Why to Use Visual in Classroom Preparation for Different Learning Styles. ✅ Interoception – the impact and what Educators can do about it. ✅ Solutions/Ideas to Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties in the Classroom ✅ 9 Essential Strategies for Homework ✅ 6 Key Strategies for Quick Results in Secondary School Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/behaviour-solutions-for-the-classroom Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 03, 2025
SLP 284: Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Transforming ADHD Challenges Together
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Collaboration between parents and teachers enhances support. ✅ Structured environments ease ADHD and autism challenges. ✅ Individualized strategies meet each child's unique needs. ✅ Balanced praise fosters confidence and positive behavior. ✅ Calm communication reduces stress in challenging situations. ✅ Consistent routines build effective support systems. ✅ Environmental adjustments create a nurturing learning space. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/adhd-challenges-and-solutions Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 27, 2025
SLP 283: From Classroom to Community: Innovative Approaches to Life Skills Education
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Fundraising projects taught practical money handling and management skills. ✅ Volunteering strengthened local connections and social interactions. ✅ Financial lessons came from the Barefoot Kids guide. ✅ Small enterprises fostered independence and work readiness. ✅ Students gained confidence through real-world business experiences. ✅ Creative ventures included photography, mocktails, and homemade crafts. ✅ Rail museum volunteering expanded community support and inclusion. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-life-skills-at-school Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 20, 2025
SLP 282: Making Specialist Teaching Work For All Students and Staff
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Specialist teachers see students briefly, challenging consistent relationships. ✅ Inclusive strategies address diverse sensory and learning requirements. ✅ Outside-class connections build stronger student engagement. ✅ Clay modeling aids universal access to language lessons. ✅ Clear routines and rules support neurodivergent learners effectively. ✅ Positive reinforcement fosters a safe, encouraging classroom environment. ✅ Collaboration among colleagues streamlines shared behavior management systems. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/making-specialist-teaching-work-for-all-students-and-staff Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 13, 2025
SLP 281: ASD Support For Parents and Teachers: Insights on how to Tailor your Individual Teaching Approach
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autism spectrum varies widely, requiring tailored approaches for each child. ✅ Early diagnosis aids intervention, with average age around seven. ✅ Sensory and behavioural meltdowns differ and need specific strategies. ✅ Flexibility is a challenge; teaching adaptability reduces stress. ✅ Life skills like cooking teach independence and practical abilities. ✅ Motivation is key; leveraging personal interests encourages engagement. ✅ Parenting and teaching neurodiverse children require clarity and consistency. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/supporting-children-with-pda-and-odd Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 06, 2025
SLP 280: Support Children With PDA and ODD: Challenges and Insights
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Follow the child's lead. ✅ Gradual exposure to new situations. ✅ Choose your battles. ✅ Low demand activities before high demand. ✅ Rule out hunger and thirst. ✅ Build emotional support into plans. ✅ Change the structure, not the child. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/supporting-children-with-pda-and-odd Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 30, 2024
SLP 279: Autism and Toilet Training – A Mother’s Toilet Training Journey
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Creating a special box of bathroom activities ✅ Using favourite shows (like Paddington) exclusively for toilet time ✅ Tracking progress with ticks and crosses on paper ✅ Offering specific rewards (5 M&Ms for wees, Kit Kats for poos) ✅ Taking nappies to the toilet to flush contents ✅ Starting with morning toilet routines ✅ Using special absorbent training pants for outings ✅ Maintaining consistency despite setbacks ✅ Allowing natural consequences for learning body signals ✅ Recognising and adapting to regression during transitions Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-and-toilet-training Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 16, 2024
SLP 278: Understanding Girls Who Camouflage their Struggles with Guest Jane McFadden
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Internalizing ADHD/autism presents differently than externalizing behaviors. ✅ Girls often mask difficulties through perfectionism and helping others. ✅ Shutdowns can be mistaken for seizures or non-participation. ✅ Parent-teacher trust relationships are crucial for supporting neurodivergent students. ✅ Classroom accommodations should benefit all students, not individuals. ✅ Social anxiety often underlies masking behaviors in schools. ✅ Library resources help students self-identify neurodivergent traits. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/asd-and-adhd-masking-for-girls Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 09, 2024
SLP 277: Autism Neurodiversity Transforming Schools Through Understanding: Book “Out of the Box with authors Madonna King & Rebecca Sparrow
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Small classroom accommodations benefit all students, not just neurodivergent. ✅ Building relationships through student interests creates vital classroom connections. ✅ Proactive strategies prevent meltdowns and minimize classroom disruptions. ✅ School success depends on parent-teacher collaboration and mutual respect. ✅ Stigma around neurodiversity continues to hinder open discussion. ✅ Principal leadership sets the tone for inclusive school culture. ✅ Teachers need proper professional development for neurodivergent student support. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-neurodiversity-through-understanding Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 02, 2024
SLP 276: Teachers Aide - Strategies For Success - Insights From Dream Team
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher assistants are vital translators between students and world. ✅ Consistent TA support provides stability for neurodiverse students. ✅ Building healthy student-TA relationships enhances learning outcomes. ✅ Teacher-TA collaboration creates positive classroom community. ✅ TAs often notice student anxiety before others. ✅ Behavior serves as communication for students with limited expression. ✅ Skills must be taught across different environments for generalization. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teachers-aide-strategies-for-the-classroom Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 25, 2024
SLP 275: Executive Functioning Skills for Neurodiverse Students: “Beyond just try harder” with guest Dean Beadle (updated)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Executive functioning controls planning, organization, and emotional regulation tasks. ✅ Autistic inertia affects ability to start and stop tasks. ✅ Environment shapes outcomes more than changing the child's behavior. ✅ Neurodivergent brains process 80% more information at rest. ✅ Executive functioning development continues into early twenties. ✅ Simple structural changes benefit all students in classroom. ✅ Object permanence affects task completion and anxiety levels. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/executive-functioning-meaning-and-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 25, 2024
SLP 275: Executive Functioning Skills for Neurodiverse Students: “Beyond just try harder” with guest Dean Beadle
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Executive functioning controls planning, organization, and emotional regulation tasks. ✅ Autistic inertia affects ability to start and stop tasks. ✅ Environment shapes outcomes more than changing the child's behavior. ✅ Neurodivergent brains process 80% more information at rest. ✅ Executive functioning development continues into early twenties. ✅ Simple structural changes benefit all students in classroom. ✅ Object permanence affects task completion and anxiety levels. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/executive-functioing-meaning-and-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, November 17, 2024
SLP 274: Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom with the Gift of Understanding
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Holiday traditions celebrate diversity through food, music, and crafts. ✅ Fish-themed displays promote inclusivity in classroom communities. ✅ Cultural calendars track important celebrations across different backgrounds. ✅ Grandparent interviews connect generations through holiday memories. ✅ Visual timers help manage transitions during holiday activities. ✅ Sensory considerations essential for inclusive holiday celebrations. ✅ Recipe sharing builds understanding of different cultural traditions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/celebrating-diversity-in-the-classroom Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 11, 2024
SLP 273: Time Management is Anxiety Management: Strategies for Neurodiverse Students
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Visual timers reduce anxiety in neurodiverse students' transitions. ✅ Time blindness affects planning and organizing in autism. ✅ Five-minute warnings prevent meltdowns during activity changes. ✅ Digital timers better suit modern classroom needs. ✅ Transition tasks bridge between high and low-demand activities. ✅ Timer systems help break large tasks into manageable steps. ✅ Predictable time management develops better executive functioning skills. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/time-management-for-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 04, 2024
SLP 272: Strategies For Teachers and Transitioning - Free to Download Plans
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Transition cheat sheets streamline information sharing between teachers and parents. ✅ Self-advocacy helps students communicate their needs and differences effectively. ✅ Personalized student profiles cover academics, behaviour, communication, and social skills. ✅ Structured free time reduces anxiety for students with ASD. ✅ Understanding individual coping mechanisms prevents classroom meltdowns and shutdowns. ✅ Social interaction needs vary greatly across the autism spectrum. ✅ '10 Things About Me' template empowers students' self-expression. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/strategies-for-teachers-and-transitioning Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 28, 2024
SLP 271: Transition Strategies For Neurodiverse Students – Free Ebook
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Transitions are stressful as moving to new country or job. ✅ Hidden curriculum creates anxiety in neurodiverse students at school. ✅ Visual aids like maps help students navigate new environments. ✅ Practice transport routes and emergency scenarios before school starts. ✅ Sensory challenges affect classroom adaptation and daily routines. ✅ Social scripts teach essential school routines and expectations. ✅ Communicate early about teacher assignments for smoother transitions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-student-transition-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 21, 2024
SLP 270: Mindfulness Activities for Classrooms: The Magician's ToolKit
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Mindful Magician: Picture book teaching emotional regulation strategies. ✅ Feelings Town: Children learn to manage emotions through magical journey. ✅ Stop Signs: Personalized tools for children to regulate strong feelings. ✅ Classroom Integration: Activities to implement book concepts in schools. ✅ Emotional Literacy: Developing language to understand and express feelings. ✅ Universal Approach: Strategies for all children, including neurodiverse peers. ✅ Adult Modeling: Importance of adults demonstrating emotional regulation skills. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/mindfulness-activities Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 14, 2024
SLP 269: Regulation of Emotion: A Teachers Guide
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Behavior challenges common: Many educators report difficulties with student behaviour. ✅ Emotional regulation crucial: Teaching self-regulation skills helps manage behaviour issues. ✅ Developmental age matters: Consider child's developmental, not chronological age. ✅ Proactive strategies important: Prepare children and teachers for transitions. ✅ Mindblindness affects behaviour: Some struggle to understand others' emotions. ✅ Meltdowns have stages: Understand buildup, survival, and recovery phases. ✅ Executive functioning impacts behaviour: Skills like impulse control develop slowly. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/regulation-of-emotion Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 07, 2024
SLP 268: Top Tips for Getting Ready to Start School
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ School readiness: Practice lunchbox, uniform, and shoe management skills. ✅ Sensory considerations: Desensitize to new textures and environments early. ✅ Teach social scripts: Use books to explain school communication. ✅ Develop motor skills: Focus on core strength and fine motor. ✅ Practice essential skills: Asking for help, finishing tasks, waiting. ✅ Encourage sharing: Develop understanding of ownership and lending. ✅ Address separation anxiety: Practice routines and discuss potential issues. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/school-readiness-tips-neurodiverse-children Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 30, 2024
SLP 267: Top Tips for Early Childhood Educators - Where to start and what to do
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teach pointing: Essential for nonverbal communication and choice-making. ✅ Teach asking for help: Reduces frustration and promotes independence. ✅ Focus on two goals: Choose two skills to work on. ✅ Use visuals consistently: Across all environments for effective learning. ✅ Model gestures: Children with autism may not develop rich gestures. ✅ Practice fine motor skills: Important for developing pointing ability. ✅ Use play schedules: Helpful for teaching play skills and turn-taking. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-strategies-for-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 16, 2024
SLP 266: Helping PDA Teens Thrive: A Guide for Parents & Educators
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA teens need genuine interest without hidden agendas. ✅ Staying steady and consistent is crucial for PDA support. ✅ Autonomy and control are essential for PDA individuals. ✅ Words matter: Avoid demands and offer choices to PDAs. ✅ PDA individuals can thrive with proper adaptations and environment. ✅ Equal relationships and honest communication benefit PDA support. ✅ Understanding PDA helps reduce tension in family dynamics. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/helping-pda-teens-thrive Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 09, 2024
SLP 265: Getting Your Neurodiverse Student Ready for Secondary School - Your Transition Guide
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Start transition planning in Year 5 for secondary school. ✅ Video school visits to review and process information later. ✅ Practice using new school timetable in final term of primary. ✅ Address sensory needs like smells and sounds in new environment. ✅ Establish discreet ways for students to request assistance in class. ✅ Consider alternatives to playground time for overwhelmed students. ✅ Teach appropriate responses to issues like vaping without policing peers. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/transition-to-secondary-school Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 02, 2024
SLP 264: Teacher Assistants Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Supporting Neurodiverse Students
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher assistants crucial: Vital support for students with special needs. ✅ Independence is key: Work towards student self-reliance in tasks. ✅ Teach coping strategies: Help students manage frustration and anxiety. ✅ Timing matters: Schedule support when students are most engaged. ✅ Avoid fostering helplessness: Encourage students to attempt tasks first. ✅ Use visual aids: Employ highlighters and traffic light strategy. ✅ Build relationships: Develop rapport through shared interests with students. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-neurodiverse-support Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 26, 2024
SLP 263: Teacher Assistant Q & A : Addressing Common Challenges for Teacher Assistants
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week: Recognizing valuable support in education. ✅ Self-care crucial: Assistants encouraged to celebrate daily achievements. ✅ Anxiety management: Strategies for students anxious about making mistakes. ✅ Independence promotion: Gradually fade direct support for student growth. ✅ Behavior solutions: Book recommendations for addressing challenging behaviors. ✅ Collaboration challenges: Addressing teacher-assistant relationship difficulties. ✅ Consistent support: Benefits of maintaining the same assistant for students. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-addressing-challenges Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 19, 2024
SLP 262: Putting Pencil to Paper: Overcoming Handwriting Hurdles for Students with Autism & ADHD
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Handwriting struggles can lead to educational disengagement. ✅ Typing isn't always a viable alternative to handwriting. ✅ Occupational therapists can assist with handwriting strategies. ✅ Eye fatigue can impact handwriting focus and quality. ✅ Different handwriting approaches suit different student needs. ✅ Handwriting and typing require distinct skill sets. ✅ Encouraging practice improves handwriting, but perfection isn't guaranteed. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/handwriting-strategies-for-autism Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 12, 2024
SLP 261: Helping Autistic Girls Thrive in School: Insights for Educators
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Diagnosing is challenging, especially for explaining to friends. ✅ Focus on specific book sections for tailored explanations. ✅ Girls may struggle to articulate their diagnosis to others. ✅ Diagnosis understanding varies with age and insight level. ✅ Peer-specific language helps girls explain their diagnosis. ✅ Teachers must be discreet and supportive when helping girls. ✅ Understanding the girls' behavior patterns is essential for support. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/supporting-neurodivergent-girls-in-school Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 05, 2024
SLP 260: Stretching Beyond Comfort Zones: Temple Grandin's Insights for Educators
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Encouraging Participation: Temple's approach increases engagement. ✅ Real Choices Matter: Offer children genuine options. ✅ Avoid Surprises: Forewarn to reduce anxiety. ✅ Gradual Exposure: Introduce new activities slowly. ✅ Embrace Failure: Teach kids it's okay to fail. ✅ Consistent Support: Provide a loving push. ✅ Break Tasks Down: Simplify and tackle step-by-step. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/temple-grandin-teaching-insights Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 29, 2024
SLP 259: Temple Grandin Free Ebook - Strategies & Insights to Inform Your Teaching Practice
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Strategies Behind Temple Grandin’s Successful Life. ✅ Reasons To Use Visuals to Communicate. ✅ Use Visuals to Increase Engagement. ✅ Use Special Interests to Motivate Students. ✅ Essential Tip to Keep a Student On Task. ✅ Subtle Signs of Anxiety in Students. ✅ Harness Preventative Breaks for Better Outcomes. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-students-with-autism Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 22, 2024
SLP 258: Eliza Fricker – Can’t Not Won’t go to school. Insights about PDA from Eliza Fricker
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA identified late by many parents. ✅ Initial meetings often lack relevance for PDA children. ✅ Parents find PDA through personal research. ✅ Consistency in parenting approach is crucial. ✅ Official PDA diagnosis often deemed unnecessary. ✅ Professionals and parents need to collaborate effectively. ✅ Children with PDA benefit from flexible routines. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/insights-on-pda Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 15, 2024
SLP 257: Insights and Tips for Navigating Work : Yenn Purkis shares Lived Experience
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autism diagnosis needs to be accompanied by supportive thinking. ✅ Early diagnosis without support can be detrimental. ✅ Employment is key to empowerment for autistic individuals. ✅ Focus on strengths and abilities in job settings. ✅ Practical strategies can improve job interview performance. ✅ Positive reinforcement and mentorship are crucial for autistic youth. ✅ Consider the benefits and challenges of disclosing autism at work. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodivergent-job-interview-preparation Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 08, 2024
SLP 256: Fostering Self-Advocacy: Dean Beadle on Autistic Identity in Education
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autistic identity starts with self-acceptance. ✅ Society pressures people to conform. ✅ Negative narratives in childhood impact self-esteem. ✅ Behavior often reflects anxiety or distress. ✅ Importance of understanding and meeting individual needs. ✅ Positive self-advocacy is crucial. ✅ Reframing autism as a difference, not a deficit. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/embracing-neurodivergent-identity Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 01, 2024
SLP 255: The Autism-Friendly Guide to Navigating Periods with Confidence with Robyn Steward
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Robin Stewart: Musician, artist, author, and autism advocate. ✅ " The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods " book: Visual, comprehensive. ✅ Surveying autistic individuals: Basis for Robin's book research. ✅ Stimming: Various purposes beyond sensory, including emotional regulation. ✅ Book features: Flap system for controlling information exposure. ✅ Practical tips: Be specific, encourage questions, normalize period talk. ✅ Upcoming book: Self-employment guide for autistic individuals. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/puberty-education-for-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 24, 2024
SLP 254: Innovative Approaches to Special Education with Principal Ruth Rogers
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Ruth's school celebrates 60 years of innovation. ✅ Focus on student independence and community access. ✅ Implemented authentic pedestrian crossing for safety training. ✅ Created mini Woolworths for practical shopping skills. ✅ Introduced immersive classroom for interactive learning. ✅ Gym installed for physical health and community integration. ✅ School dog aids in therapy and comfort for students. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/innovative-special-education-techniques Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 17, 2024
SLP 253: Student Wellbeing Part 3 - The impact of Interoception on Neurodiverse Students' Wellbeing and what to do
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Kids with autism often drink whole bottles at once. ✅ Many kids with autism toilet time, not toilet train. ✅ Specialist schools monitor drinking, eating, and toileting. ✅ Mainstream schools need inclusive policies for sensory needs. ✅ Increased drinks at school require more toilet breaks. ✅ Sensory issues often cause school toilet avoidance. ✅ Grazing snacks can help with concentration and regulation. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/interoception-in-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 10, 2024
SLP 252: Student Wellbeing Part 2 - Friendship Pyramid & Quick Activities to do with the Whole Class to Build Connection
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ The Friendship Pyramid – Understanding Phases of Friendships ✅ 20 Fun Social-Emotional Activities for Every Classroom ✅ Conversation Skills: From Start to Finish ✅ Exploring appropriate ways to interrupt and respond to interruptions ✅ Importance of teaching Winning and Losing ✅ The Hidden Language of Social Cues: Nonverbal Communication ✅ How & Why to Create a display of students’ facial expressions for different emotions ✅ Helping children know when to “dob” ie “when to tell” and “not to tell” a teacher Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/inclusive-classroom-activities Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 03, 2024
SLP 251: Student Wellbeing Part 1: Playground Plans to Create Connection for Neurodiverse Students (ASD, ADHD, ODD, PDA)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Creating personalized playground plans with students is crucial. ✅ Template for playground plans provided. ✅ Template for Stop, Think, Do activities provided. ✅ Understanding “Dobbing” and when to tell is important. ✅ Eliza shares how social prep reduces anxiety. ✅ Brainstorming and posters for social knowledge help. ✅ Implementing playground clubs and calm areas is beneficial. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/playground-plans-for-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 27, 2024
SLP 250: Understanding ADHD – Insights from Clinic Psychologist Joanne Steer plus Bella shares her Lived Experience of ADHD
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Open communication with picture books aids ADHD understanding. ✅ Explain ADHD early to help children understand themselves. ✅ ADHD presents unique challenges for girls and women. ✅ Support girls with ADHD using classroom strategies. ✅ Collaborate with girls on individualized support plans. ✅ Prioritize mental health for students with ADHD. ✅ Bella shares her experience managing ADHD and how her diagnosis changed her HSC exam process. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-adhd-in-girls Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 20, 2024
SLP 249: Strategies to Effectively Motivate and Reward Neurodiverse Students (ASD, ADHD, ODD & PDA)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Neurodiverse students need tailored accommodations and adjustments. ✅ Effective rewards motivate neurodiverse students. ✅ Tokens are visual, kinesthetic, and consistent rewards. ✅ Downloadable tips for using token systems. ✅ Caution with praise and rewards for PDA, ODD. ✅ Big Offer -> Buy 2 Sue Larkey Books Get 1 Free – this week only. ✅ Token reward systems reinforce positive behaviour. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/motivate-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 13, 2024
SLP 248: De-escalation Techniques for Neurodiverse Students (ASD, ADHD, ODD & PDA)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Understanding Meltdown Phases: Recognizes the stages from buildup to crisis. ✅ Calming Strategies: Offers methods to reduce anxiety and stress. ✅ Importance of Silence: Emphasizes giving space for self-regulation. ✅ Communication Alternatives: Advises against using "No" to prevent escalations. ✅ Seizure Comparison: Treats meltdowns with similar caution and care. ✅ Post-Meltdown Actions: Discusses reflection and preventive strategies. ✅ Recognizing Signs: Stresses the importance of knowing individual triggers. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-meltdowns-phases Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 06, 2024
SLP 247: Creating Behaviour Plans That Work: 50% Adult + 50% Student
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Starting with the end in mind ✅ The 50/50 Learning & Behaviour Plan ✅ Modelling behaviour and demonstrating Plan B’s ✅ Encouraging independence with timers, visuals and schedules ✅ Using 3 Rs – rewards, repetition and routines Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/independence-for-diverse-learners Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 22, 2024
SLP 246: Top Tips for Early Childhood – From Diagnosis to Toilet Training
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Diagnosis / Identifying Signs of Autism ✅ Tips for Toileting ✅ Creating Communication Enriched Environments (non-verbal children) ✅ Different Ways of Teaching ✅ Why and How to Use Visuals ✅ Being a Supportive Communication Partner ✅ Use Rewards and Special Interests to Motivate and Engage in Learning ✅ 11 Common Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties ✅ Using Sensory Tools to Improve Learning & Behaviour Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/early-childhood-autism-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 15, 2024
SLP 245: Using Cooking to Teach Neurodiverse Students: Unlocking Skills and Building Connections
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Sequence Mastery: Order and routine enhance learning. ✅ Recipe Writing: Develops structured observation and writing skills. ✅ Social Cooking: Teaching others fosters communal bonds. ✅ Sensory Desensitization: Cooking valuable without eating. ✅ Motor Skills Development: Enhances stirring, flipping abilities. ✅ Backward Chaining Importance: Essential for skill acquisition. ✅ Cooking Tips: Simplified tools and techniques provided. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-skills-through-cooking Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 08, 2024
SLP 244: Understanding the 4 Types of Screen Addiction with ADHD Expert Simon Da Roza
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Understanding Screen Addiction: Reduces screen time from 16 to 1 hour. ✅ Types of Screen Addiction: Gaming, internet, group chats, and creative escape. ✅ Ownership Importance: Kids acknowledge problem to start fixing it. ✅ Alternative Activities: Promotes learning, exercise, and healthy routines. ✅ Collaborative Solutions: Use CPS for managing screen time. ✅ Routine and Diet: Essential for managing screen addiction. ✅ Teamwork in Recovery: Involves family, friends, and professionals. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/managing-screen-addiction Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 01, 2024
SLP 243: 10 Essential Tips to Share to Increase Understanding
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Neurodiversity celebrates neurological differences instead of disabilities or disorders. ✅ Ask individuals about their preferred terminology for their condition. ✅ Learn about neurodiversity through movies, TV shows, and online. ✅ Make learning fun by accommodating different learning styles. ✅ Avoid overstimulation by limiting choices and verbal instructions. ✅ Be clear, concise, and concrete when communicating. ✅ Understand sensory processing difficulties are part of neurodiversity. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-neurodiversity-tips Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, March 24, 2024
SLP 242: Everything you need to know about PDA - Insights & Tips from Educator
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA: Unique autism spectrum type. ✅ PDA vs ODD: Distinct differences. ✅ Misunderstood Nature: PDA children struggle with demands. ✅ Relationship Building: Share experiences, no hierarchies. ✅ Teaching Strategy Shift: Traditional methods may fail. ✅ Avoid Power Struggles: Offer choices, focus on consequences. ✅ Flexibility Key: Regularly change strategies, maintain engagement. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-strategies-for-pda-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 18, 2024
SLP 241: Have You Heard of Time Blindness? Did You Know It Can Cause Behaviour in Neurodiverse Students and What To Do?
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Time Blindness Defined: Inability to perceive time accurately. ✅ Behavior Indicators: Procrastination, lateness, or anxiety. ✅ Making Time Visible: Use visual and accessible time aids. ✅ Managing Anxiety: Equip with time management tools. ✅ Routines Matter: Establish routines to sense time's passage. ✅ Success Equation: Now, next, later plus schedule equals success. ✅ Support Like Colorblindness: Make time support as accessible. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/educators-guide-family-communication Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 11, 2024
SLP 240: Navigating the Path to Diagnosis: A Step by Step Guide for Educators
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher's Role: Highlight, don't diagnose issues. ✅ 8 Steps Discussed: Detailed process for diagnosis conversation. ✅ Red Flags: Identify potential diagnosis indicators. ✅ Diagnosis Importance: Benefits of getting a diagnosis explained. ✅ Tone of Caring: First impressions are critical in meetings. ✅ Share Positives: Begin with the child's achievements. ✅ Collaborative Approach: Value families' insights and opinions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/educators-guide-family-communication Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 04, 2024
SLP 239: Teacher Assistants – Strategies to Navigate Challenges & Foster Success – Insights from Dream Team (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant & Parent)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Act as a student-world translator. ✅ Encourage student relationship bonds. ✅ Be a consistent presence. ✅ Enhance, not replace, teaching. ✅ Collaborate with teachers. ✅ Contribute creative learning ideas. ✅ Facilitate peer connections. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-success-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 26, 2024
SLP 238: Mini Training Everything You Need to Know About Executive Functioning
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ What is Executive Functioning: Described as the brain's "Air Traffic Control" for organizing, prioritizing, and regulating emotions. ✅ Impacts on Learning: Impaired Executive Function significantly affects students with autism, impacting their ability to learn and engage in busy environments. ✅ Emotional Control: Techniques include using sensory tools, emotion cards, and social scripts for improving behaviour and emotional regulation. ✅ Impulse Control: Redirection, prewarning about rules, and the use of social scripts to manage impulsivity. ✅ Planning & Prioritizing: Utilizing visual supports, individual planning sessions, and breaking tasks into smaller steps to enhance organization and goal achievement. ✅ Organizing: Implementing systems for organization, minimizing clutter, and using visual reminders for keeping track of items and information. ✅ Task Initiation: Partnering with peers, simplifying instructions, and employing strategies like the Traffic Light Strategy to help start tasks. ✅ Flexibility: Using timers, routines, and prewarnings to assist with transitions and changes in activities or plans. ✅ Working Memory: Incorporating visuals, modelling tasks, co-active participation, and simplifying instructions to support memory and task completion. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/improving-executive-functioning-skills Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 19, 2024
SLP 237:"Dr Tony Attwood – Understanding Autism Diagnostic Criteria and Why Girls often Overlooked
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ ASD Criteria in DSM-5: Defines autism diagnostic requirements. ✅ Early Signs Vital: Symptoms must manifest in early childhood. ✅ Severity Levels Classified: Autism categorized into three severity levels. ✅ Comprehensive Assessment Essential: Evaluates communication, behavior, and sensory sensitivities. ✅ Co-occurring Conditions Frequent: Often accompanies ADHD, anxiety, OCD. ✅ Diagnostic Tools and Judgment: ADOS-2, ADI-R, and clinical insight. ✅ Girls' Diagnosis Often Missed: Masking leads to underdiagnosis in girls. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-autism-diagnostic-criteria Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 12, 2024
SLP 236: Replay of Webinar - Reduce Behaviour by Setting up your Classroom for Success
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Structure Classroom for Behaviour Management: Optimize layout to minimize disruptions. ✅ Quick Classroom Adjustments: Implement strategic student positioning. ✅ Maximize Support Time: Efficient use of teaching assistants and resources. ✅ Leverage Student Strengths: Utilize strengths to mitigate stress. ✅ Social and Emotional Support: Enhance social and emotional well-being. ✅ Identify Disengagement Causes: Recognize reasons behind behavior issues. ✅ Effective POWER Strategies: Apply impactful techniques for classroom success. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/classroom-success-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Fri, February 02, 2024
SLP 235: Behaviour Solutions for Setting up your Classroom for Success
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ The 13 Most Important Strategies ✅ Bonus 5 Proactive/Prevent Strategies Often Missed ✅ How To Support Motor Skills Development in A Busy Classroom (& Why it matters!) ✅ Key Elements for your Individual Education Plans (IEPs) ✅ Anxiety Management = Time Management – Top Tips ✅ Special Bonus – Key To Get the Best out of Students with ADHD ✅ 21 Surprising Ways Timers can get support Students engage & Succeed ✅ Pit Falls & Common Mistakes Made using Timers ✅ How and Why to Use Visual in Classroom Preparation for Different Learning Styles ✅ Interoception – the impact and what Educators can do about it ✅ Solutions/Ideas to Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties in the Classroom ✅ 9 Essential Strategies for Homework ✅ 6 Key Strategies for Quick Results in Secondary School Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/behaviour-solutions-for-classrooms Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 29, 2024
SLP 234: The Overlooked Tools of Learning: Importance of Routine and Repetition for Neurodiverse Students
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Why use repetition ✅ How to us repetition across all ages and stages ✅ Why use routines ✅ Key routines to support engagement ✅ Why repetition and routines will save you time ✅ Quick tips and strategies to implement this week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-learning-routine-and-repetition Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 22, 2024
SLP 233: Navigating Neurodiversity in Education: Practical Tools and Resources for Educators
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Sue Larkey books (pg 2) ✅ Visual Supports (pg 5) ✅ Social Skills (pg 6) ✅ Understanding Behaviour (pg 8) ✅ Anxiety & Mental Health (pg 9) ✅ Early Years (page 10) ✅ Helping Children Manage their Emotions (pg 11) ✅ Teaching Children about Autism Spectrum (page 12) ✅ DHD- Organising & Planning (page 13) ✅ Teen Years & Beyond (pg 15) ✅ Puberty & Sex Education (page 16) ✅ Sensory Books (pg 17) ✅ Sensory Tools (pg 18) ✅ Workshops (pg 19) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-education-tools-resources-for-educators/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 15, 2024
SLP 232: Principal Shares – Setting Up a Hub For Neurodiverse Students – Amazing Whole School Initiative
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Effective Classroom Behaviour Management ✅ Anchor Points for High-Needs Children ✅ Roadmaps as Daily Guides ✅ Springboards for Skill Building ✅ Regular Check-Ins and Regulation Breaks ✅ Whole-School Consistent Language and Expectations ✅ Personalized Plans for Each Child ✅ Check Engine for Optional Support Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/setting-up-a-hub-for-neurodiverse-students/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 08, 2024
SLP 231: Social worker, Bernii Godwin, on How to build connection with students by loving our students on purpose
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Simple Phrases for Classroom Management A set of simple phrases to manage classroom dynamics effectively. ✅ Restorative Teaching Emphasizing self-management and relationship restoration in teaching using practical strategies for student engagement. ✅ Promoting Student Self-Regulation Strategies to develop self-regulation in students. ✅ Developing a Strong Teacher-Student Connection: Building trust and connection as a foundation for effective teaching. ✅ Incorporating Love Languages in the Classroom: Using love languages to create a sense of connection and understanding. ✅ Understanding and Utilizing the Safety Stool Concept: A tool to assess and address student needs based on neuroscience principles. ✅ Preparation for Transition and Change: Strategies to help students cope with changes and transitions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/how-to-build-connection-with-students/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 01, 2024
SLP 230: Navigating the NDIS; a guide for families and educators
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ NDIS supports children with disabilities, including financial assistance. ✅ Focuses on six functional domains: learning, socialization, communication, self-care. ✅ Preparation and understanding are key in NDIS navigation. ✅ Set realistic, child-specific short and long-term goals. ✅ Educators vital in supporting children's NDIS applications. ✅ Teachers assess, develop IEPs, and provide documentation. ✅ Understand options: NDIA managed, plan managed, self-managed. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/navigating-the-ndis-a-guide-for-families-and-educators/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, December 26, 2023
SLP 229: Dr. Norrine Russell’s Insights into ADHD & AS
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Leverage Intense Interests for Career Planning ✅ Embrace Neurodivergent Passions as Strengths ✅ Encourage Entrepreneurial Skills in Autistic Students ✅ Utilize Volunteering as a Stepping Stone to Employment ✅ Promote Self-Knowledge and Positive Identity in Autistic Youth ✅ Understand and Respect Autistic Communication Styles ✅ Acknowledge the Exhaustion from ‘Masking’ in Neurodivergent Students Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/dr-norrine-russell-insights-into-adhd-as/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 18, 2023
SLP 228: Empowering Neurodiversity; Yenn Purkis’ Journey & Insights
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Leverage Intense Interests for Career Planning ✅ Embrace Neurodivergent Passions as Strengths ✅ Encourage Entrepreneurial Skills in Autistic Students ✅ Utilize Volunteering as a Stepping Stone to Employment ✅ Promote Self-Knowledge and Positive Identity in Autistic Youth ✅ Understand and Respect Autistic Communication Styles ✅ Acknowledge the Exhaustion from ‘Masking’ in Neurodivergent Students Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/empowering-neurodiversity-yenn-purkis/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 11, 2023
SLP 227: Why Toilet Training Neurodiverse children can be so hard & my Top Tips to Try
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ What made the biggest difference (link to my book) ✅ What advice she would give other parents ✅ Why it was so important to get her twins out of nappies ✅ How different the twins were in what worked ✅ Importance of preschool and friends in helping with toileting Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/toilet-training-neurodiverse-children/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 04, 2023
SLP 226: How to Share Diagnosis with Family & Friends
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ What worked and didn’t work ✅ Who needs to know about the diagnosis ✅ Why people need to know ✅ How much should I share? ✅ Top Tips for Disclosing Diagnosis ✅ Why you shouldn’t hide your child’s diagnosis from them ✅ FREE Book by Anna Tullemans, ‘Disclosing Diagnosis’ with first 30 orders of books she has Authored (Value $25) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/how-to-share-diagnosis-with-family-and-friends/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 27, 2023
SLP 225: Educators Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) & NEW Course Out Now with Laura Kerbey
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): It’s a unique autism type that requires a different approach. ✅ The differences between PDA and ODD. ✅ PDA is often misunderstood – these children want to do well but struggle with demands. ✅ Build relationships through sharing experiences and following their interests. No hierarchies. ✅ Re-evaluate teaching strategies: Traditional autism strategies may not work for PDA students. ✅ Avoid power struggles by giving choices and focusing on natural consequences. ✅ Help manage meltdowns. ✅ Always offer a fresh start after difficulties. ✅ Make requests carefully – share demands and use clear choice language. ✅ Provide structure but allow autonomy within it. Be flexible day-to-day. ✅ For toileting, use subtle language about your own toileting and make it into a game. ✅ Strategies wear out quickly with PDA so keep mixing them up. ✅ Have confidence you can do it – small changes make a big difference! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/educators-guide-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-and-new-course/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 20, 2023
SLP 224: Celebrate Diversity this Holiday Season – Newsletter out now
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Discuss differences during diverse holiday celebrations. ✅ Tips for neurodiverse children during stressful holiday events. ✅ Newsletter includes 14 tips for an inclusive holiday season. ✅ Activities to understand individuality, like the "different fish" display. ✅ Use cooking to teach and celebrate cultural diversity. ✅ Gift ideas for autistic children, focusing on sensory-friendly options. ✅ Strategies for creating calming spaces at school and home. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/inclusivie-holiday-gift-guide/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, November 12, 2023
SLP 223: Top Tips to Reduce Behaviour During Change to Support Neurodiverse Children
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Use Timers: Implement timers to manage time and encourage students to observe clocks ✅ Visuals and Signing: Utilize visual aids and signing for enhanced communication. ✅ Pre-warning for Changes: Always inform students beforehand about upcoming changes. ✅ Structured Scheduling: Develop a schedule that includes vital information for the student. ✅ Routine Consistency: Maintain consistent routines and set clear expectations. ✅ Sensory Awareness: Be cognisant of sensory triggers and adjust the environment accordingly. ✅ Control and Understanding: Use schedules to provide a sense of control and understanding of upcoming activities. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/top-tips-to-reduce-behaviour-during-change/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 06, 2023
SLP 222: Webinar Replay- Top Tips for Transition for Every Age and Stage
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Tips for transitions: preschool to secondary and more. ✅ Solutions for absent on-site school visits. ✅ Key strategies for teachers, assistants, families. ✅ Sensory challenges in new 2024 classroom settings. ✅ "I’m Going to School": Visual prep for new students. ✅ Overcome social challenges with Anna Tullemans & Rhonda Dixon's book ✅ Teach Assistants Big Red Book: Ideas for classroom setup, transitions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/top-tips-for-transition-for-every-age-and-stage/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 30, 2023
SLP 221: Cheatsheets for Transition- Step by Step How to Use Sue Larkey’s Cheat Sheets & Why.
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Collaborate on a detailed transition plan with all stakeholders. ✅ Utilize cheat sheets for essential child-specific information. ✅ Foster self-advocacy skills in the child. ✅ Be mindful of sensory sensitivities. ✅ Provide time warnings before activity shifts. ✅ Limit key information to a single, concise document. ✅ Use comprehensive programs to address varied transition needs. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/cheat-sheets-for-transition-how-to-use/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 23, 2023
SLP 220: Getting Ready for 2024 - How to use your FREE Ebook - Sign up to join me for Free Live Webinar.
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Transitions can induce anxiety in children with autism. ✅ Change may involve teacher, room, or student cohort shifts. ✅ Autism makes any transition, big or small, stressful. ✅ New classroom settings likened to "foreign countries" for autistic kids. ✅ Language and behavioral cues differ between old and new settings. ✅ Effective planning can mitigate transition-induced stress and behavior. ✅ Transition strategies help reduce anxiety and improve adaptation. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/getting-ready-for-2024/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 16, 2023
SLP 219: Understanding Behaviour - Everything you need to know about Meltdowns, Shutdowns, Tantrums & More.
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Learning and emotional coping in children. ✅ Yearly trends in emotional regulation and behaviour. ✅ Age and behaviour, focusing on seven-year-olds. ✅ Emotional status and anxious tendencies in children. ✅ Diverse experiences and behaviours in kids. ✅ Emotional and academic aspects in a school setting. ✅ Executive functioning and course-related issues in kids. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/behaviour-solutions-for-kids/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 09, 2023
SLP 218: The Red Beast Workbook – Step by Step Program for Anger Management
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Activities and exercises for self-awareness and self-control ✅ The importance of a consistent program in teaching emotional regulation ✅ Whole class activities on emotional regulation ✅ How to individualise activities for unique children ✅ How to use visuals ✅ Importance of a positive environment ✅ The Red Beast Picture Book is suitable for 5-9 years & The Red Beast Workbook 5-10 years Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/red-beast-workbook-step-by-step-program/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 02, 2023
SLP 217: Make learning to manage emotions fun with the Mindful Magician
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Guest Author Lauren Bruckner shares top tips for empowering children through mindfulness autism spectrum by using her picture book to help children 4+ years and up understand and regulate their emotions ✅ Create a classroom display using the templates provided ✅ Teach children to “zap” feelings away using their “Boss of Emotions Wand” ✅ Lauren Bruckner: Occupational Therapist, Author and Emotional Literacy Advocate ✅ Creating Magical Superpowers: Teaching Children Self-regulation” ✅ Embracing Big Emotions: Ensuring Kids Know It’s Okay to Feel” Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/make-learning-to-manage-emotions-fun-mindful-magician/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 18, 2023
SLP 216: How to Use AI to Support Neurodiverse Students- A Beginners Guide for School & Home
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Introduction to AI Assistants: Brief overview of ChatGPT and other AI tools, explaining their functionality and operation. ✅ AI-Driven Accommodations: Discussion on how AI can create accommodations, especially for executive functioning challenges, and other potential accommodations AI can generate. ✅ Lesson Adaptation: Highlighting the innovative approach of adapting a planets lesson using Minecraft as an example. ✅ Simplifying Concepts: Emphasis on AI's capability to break down complex topics, illustrated by the example of summarizing an accounting document. ✅ Anxiety Reduction with AI: Explanation of how AI can offer multiple resource choices to alleviate anxiety. ✅ AI Tips for Supporting Neurodiverse Students: A rundown of top 10 tips, from providing clear prompts to exploring tools like BARD for updated information. ✅ Andrew's Insight: Quoting Andrew's perspective that AI assistants act as a highly intelligent personal assistant, aiding in generating ideas, content, and resources. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/supporting-neurodiverse-students-with-ai/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 11, 2023
SLP 215: Getting Your Neurodiverse Student Ready for Secondary School - Your Transition Guide
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ When to Start Transition ✅ How Long should you do Transition ✅ Must Do for successful Transition ✅ Ideal to Do as part of Planning ✅ Extra Ideas to support Transition ✅ What do to if Transition wasn’t Successful ✅ Plus information on Vaping, Catching the Bus and more Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-ready-for-secondary-school/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 04, 2023
SLP 214: Educator’s Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Laura Kerbey
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): It’s a unique autism type that requires a different approach. ✅ The differences between PDA and ODD. ✅ PDA is often misunderstood – these children want to do well but struggle with demands. ✅ Build relationships through sharing experiences and following their interests. No hierarchies. ✅ Re-evaluate teaching strategies: Traditional autism strategies may not work for PDA students. ✅ Avoid power struggles by giving choices and focusing on natural consequences. ✅ Help manage meltdowns. ✅ Always offer a fresh start after difficulties. ✅ Make requests carefully – share demands and use clear choice language. ✅ Provide structure but allow autonomy within it. Be flexible day-to-day. ✅ For toileting, use subtle language about your own toileting and make it into a game. ✅ Strategies wear out quickly with PDA so keep mixing them up. ✅ Have confidence you can do it – small changes make a big difference! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/educators-guide-to-pathological-demand-avoidance/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 28, 2023
SLP 213: Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week: Q&A For You
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ How to help students who don’t like making mistakes ✅ How to help students who don’t like to lose a game ✅ How to ensure you are not “helping” too much when supporting a student ✅ How to help an absconder? ✅ How to help students who “shutdown” ✅ How to accommodate a student who is stamping his feet as a stim? ✅ How to assist a student with dysgraphia, with no technology at all ✅ How to work with teachers and be collaborative? ✅ How to help staff and students understand PDA? ✅ How to support non-verbal children communicate? Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-appreciation-week/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 21, 2023
SLP 212: Why Consequences rarely work and what to do instead
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Traditional vs Special Needs Strategies ✅ Golden Rules of Autism Support ✅ Alternative Approaches ✅ Theory of Mind Consideration ✅ Positive Alternatives to Consequences ✅ Structured Guidance for Various Challenges ✅ Holistic Focus on Teaching Replacement Behaviors Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why-consequences-rarely-work-and-what-to-do/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, August 15, 2023
SLP 211: Webinar Replay – Often Overlooked Causes of Behaviour and What You Can Do About It
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ What Role do Sensory Solutions have in De-escalating Behaviour & Increasing Participation? ✅ Benefits of a Simple Sensory Programme in your Classroom ✅ What is SPD? ✅ How to Identify Students who could have SPD ✅ Checklist to Identify Underlying Sensory Causes of Behaviour ✅ The MOST Overlooked Sensory Tools & How to use ✅ Quickfire Solutions to Implement this Week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/overlooked-causes-of-behaviour-what-you-can-do-about-it/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 07, 2023
SLP 210: How Temple Grandin’s Lived Experience Can Offer Amazing Insights for Home and School
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ An Inspirational Story: Strategies Behind Temple Grandin’s Amazing Successful Life ✅ The 9 Compelling Reasons To Use Visuals to Communicate ✅ How to Use Visuals to Increase Engagement and Participation ✅ Strategies to Use Special Interest to Motivate and Engage Students ✅ Sue Larkey’s #1 Essential Tip to Keep A Student On Task ✅ 8 Subtle Signs of Anxiety To Look For in Your Students ✅ Learn how to Harness the Power of the Preventative Breaks ✅ Teaching Cognitive Flexibility: the cornerstone to problem solving and engagement ✅ 11 Key Practical Methods to Decrease Frustration in Your Students ✅ Simple Plan to Promote Understanding of Autism in your Classroom/Community ✅ The Missing Step in making Lunchtime Clubs/Passive Playgrounds more Successful ✅ 12 Simple Communications Temptations to Incorporate into your Day Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-lived-experience-insights/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 31, 2023
SLP 209: Meltdown Management: How to prevent and de-escalate meltdowns (ASD, PDA, ODD, ADHD)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Understanding meltdowns and their different phases ✅ Strategies to create calm and manage anxiety ✅ The importance of giving children silence and space: to process, self-regulate and de-escalate ✅ Why “No” can cause a meltdown and what to say instead ✅ Why I treat meltdowns like seizures ✅ What to do after a meltdown and how to put preventative strategies in place Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/meltdown-management-de-escalation-strategies/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 24, 2023
SLP 208: What Role do Sensory Solutions have in De-escalating Behaviour & Increasing Participation?
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Simple Classroom Adaptations That Make a Huge Difference to students and YOU ✅ Do you know what to look for to Recognise SPD? ✅ Busy Classroom Teacher Strategies to help Students Self Regulate ✅ 8 Warning Signs of Slow Processing Speed – Plus What Simple Modifications & Strategies to Help ✅ Why Do They Do That? 12 Common Behaviours Explained & Strategies to Try ✅ 3 BIG Barriers to Participation Every Educator needs to Rule Out ✅ Heaps of Resources and Sensory Tools ✅ Understand why Sensory is the Key to Engagement! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/sensory-solutions-to-decrease-behaviour-and-increase-participation/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 17, 2023
SLP 207: The New Red Beast Workbook that is Gamechanger for Anger Management in Children
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Activities and exercises for self-awareness and self-control ✅ The importance of a consistent program in teaching emotional regulation ✅ Whole class activities on emotional regulation ✅ How to individualise activities for unique children ✅ How to use visuals ✅ Importance of a positive environment ✅ The Red Beast Picture Book is suitable for 5-9 years & The Red Beast Workbook 5-10 years Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/new-red-beast-gamechanger-for-anger-management/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, July 09, 2023
SLP 206: Holiday Listening: Kay Al-Ghani on making her best selling book more diverse, inclusive and effective
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Book now targets broader Autism Spectrum ✅ Revised "Red Beast" metaphor to reduce distress ✅ Updated illustrations for enhanced inclusivity ✅ Character names changed for gender neutrality ✅ Incorporated children's viewpoints from school visits ✅ Adjusted imagery to depict gentler adult handling Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/holiday-listening-red-beast/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 26, 2023
SLP 205: What to do when your child can’t go to school: Learning about PDA with Eliza Fricker
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ The diagnosis that made Eliza realise why she had to parent differently ✅ Importance of consistency instead of planning for PDA ✅ Classroom strategies for PDA ✅ Focusing on Fun and meeting the child where they’re at ✅ Strategies of low-demand parenting ✅ About Eliza’s best selling book: Can’t Not Won’t Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/learning-about-pda/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 19, 2023
SLP 204: ONE Activity for EIGHT Key Skills: Using Cooking to Teach Children with Neurodivesity!
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Sequence, order and routine ✅ Writing skills like recipes and observations ✅ Why cooking for somebody else is important to teach ✅ Sensory desensitisation (you don’t have to do the eating for cooking to be worthwhile) ✅ Motor Skills ✅ The importance of “Backward chaining” ✅ Tips and tools to make it easier to start cooking Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/cooking-to-teach-children-with-autism/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 12, 2023
SLP 203: Preparing for Puberty: How and When to navigate conversations about sex, bodies and changes for neurodivergent children
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Navigate puberty discussions with neurodivergent children ✅ What age should you have conversations about puberty and sex? ✅ How to have open, honest and ongoing conversations about puberty ✅ Teaching children about changes in the opposite sex ✅ Keeping children safe online ✅ Hygiene is an important part too ✅ Talking to children about our bodies ✅ Top resources for talking about puberty and sex Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/navigate-puberty-discussions-neurodivergent-children/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 05, 2023
SLP 202: 11 Key Strategies to Build and Support Independence in every Age and Stage for Diverse Learners
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Starting with the end in mind ✅ The 50/50 Learning & Behaviour Plan ✅ Modelling behaviour and demonstrating Plan B’s ✅ Encouraging independence with timers, visuals and schedules ✅ Using 3 Rs – rewards, repetition and routines Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/build-and-support-independence/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 29, 2023
SLP 201: The 5 Biggest Obstacles to Learning for Neurodiverse Students and How you can Support them to Overcome These
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ How fear of failure can paralyse students ✅ Ideas to give students more direction in their work ✅ How to provide clear directions ✅ Importance of positive reinforcement ✅ Breaking down tasks into manageable chunks ✅ My top resources to learn more about engagement Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/five-biggest-obstacles-to-learning/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 22, 2023
SLP 200: Webinar Replay Part 2 – Your Questions Answered about Social and Emotional Learning
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ How to encourage non-verbal children to make social connections ✅ Managing the transition from special school to mainstream ✅ Secondary school and young adult social strategies ✅ Students refusing to sit next to others ✅ Managing emotions in the playground ✅ Strategies for Oppositional Defiance Disorder in the classroom ✅ Counteracting negative self-talk Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/webinar-replay-social-emotional-learning-2/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 15, 2023
SLP 199: Webinar Replay – How to Include Social Emotional Learning Programs for Neurodiverse Students in Busy, Complex Classrooms
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ What to Teach, How to Teach, When to Teach: Ideas and Strategies for teaching Social Emotional Learning (SEL) ✅ Improved Learning Outcomes: Two-thirds of students enhance their performance with the addition of an SEL program 🎉 SEL Secret: Discover the one thing about Social Emotional Learning wished to be known 20 years ago ✅ Key Teaching Methods: Apply four strategies to teach students how to cope with losing, missing out, or not getting what they want ✅ Practical Tips: Gain useful advice for implementing SEL in the classroom Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/webinar-replay-social-emotional-learning/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 08, 2023
SLP 198: Top Tips for Teaching Social Emotional Learning to Increase Engagement and Participation in a Busy & Complex Classrooms
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Complexity of Social Skills ✅ Top 10 Tips to Remember When Teaching Social Skills ✅ Making Friends and Being One ✅ The Friendship Funnel ✅ Solutions and Strategies for Common Playground Behaviours ✅ Tips to Set Up Lunchtime Clubs ✅ Theory of Mind ✅ Recommended Resources Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/new-ebook-to-increase-engagement-and-participation/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 01, 2023
SLP 197: 8 Essential Steps to Encourage Parents to Pursue a Diagnosis
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ It’s important to remember that a teacher’s role isn’t to offer suggestions of a diagnosis, it’s to bring things to the parents’ attention. ✅ 8 Steps to Talking for Families about pursuing a diagnosis. ✅ Red Flags for Diagnosis. ✅ Why students should get a diagnosis. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/essential-steps-to-encourage-parents-pursue-diagnosis/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 24, 2023
SLP 196: How & Why to use Time Timers PLUS My Biggest Giveaway Ever
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Easing stressful transitions by showing “how much longer” ✅ By pairing with a visual schedule, it can help set expectations of what comes next and how long on each activity ✅ Promoting/Supporting natural strengths/skills/abilities, such as visual thinking ✅ Helping visitors stick to routine ✅ Increasing confidence and independence ✅ Aiding in maintaining persistence by knowing how much time is left for a specific task ✅ How Time Timers can take the pressure off of parents/teachers and put the stress of the “timed event” on the Timer itself. ✅ Why time timers colour moves the opposite way to clocks Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/how-and-why-to-use-time-timers/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 17, 2023
SLP 195: Sue reviews her Favourite Resources to support Neurodiverse Children; what, why & how to maximise their impact!
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Sue Larkey books (pg 2) ✅ Visual Supports (pg 5) ✅ Social Skills (pg 6) ✅ Understanding Behaviour (pg 8) ✅ Anxiety & Mental Health (pg 9) ✅ Early Years (page 10) ✅ Helping Children Manage their Emotions (pg 11) ✅ Teaching Children about Autism Spectrum (page 12) ✅ ADHD- Organising & Planning (page 13) ✅ Teen Years & Beyond (pg 15) ✅ Puberty & Sex Education (page 16) ✅ Sensory Books (pg 17) ✅ Sensory Tools (pg 18) ✅ Workshops (pg 19) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/favourite-resources-to-support-neurodiverse-children/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 03, 2023
SLP 194: 10 Essential Tips to Share to Increase Understanding
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ April is an Opportunity to Celebrate & Advocate for Neurodiversity ✅ Why I love the term Neurodiversity ✅ Why important to ask about people’s personal preferences for “terminology” ✅ During April watch/learn from a Movie, or TV Show, Connect to Neurodiverse people online to celebrate neurodiversity ✅ 10 Top Tips to Understand Neurodiversity to share with your community Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/10-essential-tips-to-share-to-increase-understanding/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 27, 2023
SLP 193: Initiatives and ideas to build social connections
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Why social skills programmes need to be “driven” by individual’s needs and their personal goals (HELP) ✅ How to build social capacity in teen years and beyond ✅ The importance of programmes/ relationships being ✅ Two amazing programmes share insights and information on how programs support teens and young people to develop connections and friends ✅ Range of fabulous options available in most communities to help build social connections. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/social-connection-for-neurodiverse-teen-adults/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 20, 2023
SLP 192: How to use Video Modelling to support Neurodiverse children at School & Home (ASD, PDA, ODD, ADHD)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ How she used video modelling to help her son understand a “Playdate” ✅ The power of commenting to help children understand the situation – what is happening, what to do and more ✅ Using Mr Bean to help his son go to the dentist ✅ A wonderful lesson plan to use to explain Autism to your class ✅ A beautiful Poem that would be great to share with your community too Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/video-modelling-to-support-neuordiverse/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 13, 2023
SLP 191: Top Tips for Preparing Neurodiverse Students for Camps & Excursions (ASD, ADHD, ODD, PDA)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Why camp is so important for curriculum and social learning ✅ Tips and strategies to prepare for camp and excursions ✅ How to use social stories, pre-recorded videos or a visit to explain what camp will be like ✅ Accommodations about food, sleeping, noise etc. to make at camp Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/preparing-neurodiverse-students-for-camps-excursions/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 06, 2023
SLP 190: To Medicate or Not to Medicate: Parents share the pros and cons of neurodiverse children using medication (for ASD, ADHD, Anxiety)
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Parents share their experiences of trialling medication for Neurodiverse children, including ASD, ADHD, Anxiety ✅ What to do if your partner doesn’t want your child taking medication ✅ What are the pros and cons to weigh up when trialling medication ✅ When to change or stop the medication ✅ Sue’s Top Tips from her best selling book “ The Ultimate Guide to School & Home ” pg 129 – 130 Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/medication-of-children-with-autism/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, February 26, 2023
SLP 189: Social Scripts: The Essential Tool for Improving Social Understanding
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Social scripts are a visual tool that helps children with ASD, ADHD, ODD, and PDA understand social rules and interactions. ✅ They describe social situations and skills and can be helpful in engaging in new activities or understanding expectations and rules. ✅ Successful social scripts use photos, line drawings, or videos to support the text and involve the child in their creation. ✅ The language used in social scripts should be flexible, positive, and easy to understand. ✅ It's important to check understanding by reading the social scripts with the child and make any necessary edits. ✅ Re-reading social scripts often is important to reinforce learning, and it can be helpful to make copies for use at home and school. ✅ Social scripts promote true social understanding by helping children with ASD understand social rules, what others mean, and how to interact. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/social-scripts-the-essential-tool/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 20, 2023
SLP 188: Why your words can cause meltdowns and what to say instead
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Children with autism often struggle to understand the inferred intent of language due to mind blindness, leading to difficulty following instructions. ✅ Certain words like "stop" and "no" can cause confusion and trigger an overreaction or escalate behaviour in children with autism. ✅ When using words like "stop," make sure to add more information to tell the child what they should do instead of what they shouldn't do. ✅ The words "could," "would," and "can" often sound like a choice rather than a direction, leading to confusion for children with autism. ✅ It's better to use clear and direct language like "start work" to avoid confusion and promote understanding ✅ Focusing on telling the child what to do instead of what not to do is more supportive and directive. ✅ It's important to use language that conveys the intended message clearly to ensure the child's safety and learning. ✅ Mind blindness can also cause difficulty in understanding another person's perspective. ✅ Teachers can improve communication by understanding the power of their words and using language that is clear, direct, and easy to understand. ✅ By making these changes in language, teachers can avoid triggers and improve communication with children with autism. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why-your-words-can-cause-meltdowns-and-what-to-say-instead/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 13, 2023
SLP 187: 18 Essential Strategies to Set Up Your Classroom; Webinar Replay
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. My live webinar last week was a success! If you missed it, it’s not too late to sign up HERE and watch the replay of the hour of power! FREE sign up includes: 🎆 E-book 🎆 Webinar Replay 🎆 Handout In the Free Webinar You Will Learn: ✅ How to Structure your Classroom to Reduce Behaviour ✅ Quick and Easy Adjustments to Implement e.g. where to position a child ✅ How to Make the Most of your Support Time ✅ Using Students’ Strengths to Reduce Their Stress ✅ Supporting Students Socially and Emotionally ✅ How to Identify the Underlying Causes of Disengagement/Behaviour ✅ 1 hour of POWER – Strategies to Make a Difference to You and the Kids you know Click Here To Register for the Webinar Replay Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/18-essential-strategies-to-set-up-your-classroom-2023/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 06, 2023
SLP 186: Unlocking Potential; My Top 10 Recommended Resources for Supporting Neurodiverse Students in the Classroom & Home: ASD, ADHD, ODD & PDA
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: Creating a more inclusive and accommodating learning environment for neurodiverse students is important. There are many resources available to help achieve this goal. Here are the top 10 must-have resources for supporting neurodiverse learners, both at school and at home. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/top-10-resources-for-supporting-neurodiverse-students/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 30, 2023
SLP 185: Key Strategies to Set up your Classroom for Neurodiverse Students in 2023
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ The 13 Most Important Strategies ✅ Bonus 5 Proactive/Prevent Strategies Often Missed ✅ How To Support Motor Skills Development in A Busy Classroom (& Why it matters!) ✅ Key Elements for your Individual Education Plans (IEPs) ✅ Anxiety Management = Time Management – Top Tips ✅ Special Bonus – Key To Get the Best out of Students with ADHD ✅ 21 Surprising Ways Timers can get support Students engage & Succeed ✅ Pit Falls & Common Mistakes Made using Timers ✅ How and Why to Use Visual in Complex Classrooms ✅ Interoception – the impact and what Educators can do about it ✅ Solutions/Ideas to Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties in the Classroom ✅ 9 Essential Strategies for Homework ✅ 6 Key Strategies for Quick Results in Secondary School Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/key-strategies-for-setting-up-your-classroom-for-success-2023/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, January 22, 2023
SLP 184: Why I am creating a Network for you & How you can join to Make a Difference
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. For more insights and information from Ange Anderson: angeandersontherapeutic.co.uk In this interview, we will discuss: ✅ I am concerned about the number of students not in full-time school and the number of Educators leaving or retiring. ✅ Is the system broken? What can we do about it? ✅ My passion is to support Students & Educators ✅ My proposal to help you in 2023 Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 16, 2023
SLP 183: Sue Larkey’s Expert Series: Innovative Approaches to Teaching Diverse Students including using play for PDA/ODD students with Specialist Ange Anderson
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Ange Anderson was head of a special school for students aged between 2 and 11 with conditions ranging from PMLD, SLD, ADHD, complex needs and EBD. 75% of students had autism as a primary or secondary diagnosis. She introduced over 25 different therapeutic and technological interventions and innovations that she first researched extensively in the school and we were a leading specialist school in Wales because of the effect they had on our students. She is now an SEN advisor for a global VR company and also an advisor specialising in therapeutic and technological interventions and innovations for those who are neurodivergent in schools and for families in the UK. For more insights and information from Ange Anderson: angeandersontherapeutic.co.uk In this interview, we will discuss: ✅ Why Ange believes play is important for neurodivergent children ✅ How Ange’s school implemented play for PDA/ODD students and its positive effect on engagement ✅ How they implemented DIR/Floortime in a specialist school ✅ Why Ange recommends sensory profiles for all children ✅ How Ange’s school introduced a range of different approaches and why Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/innovative-approaches-to-teaching-diverse-students-pda-odd/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 09, 2023
182: Sue Larkey’s Expert Series: The Fabulous New Screening Tools to Get an Earlier Diagnosis with Professor Barbaro
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Professor Josephine Barbaro is a Principal Research Fellow and Neurodiversity Affirming Psychologist at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University. She is co-founder of Australia’s first ‘Early Assessment Clinic’ for autism, focusing on children under 3 years old. A/Prof Barbaro’s research interests are in the early identification and diagnosis of autism in infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, family health and well-being following a diagnosis, and Neurodiversity Affirming research and practice. In this interview we will talk about: ✅ What is autism screening/developmental surveillance? ✅ What are some of the early signs of Autism? ✅ How early can we identify and diagnose Autistic kiddos and what’s the current average age of diagnosis? ✅ The tools Professor Babaro’s developed – SACS (for professionals), ASDetect (for parents), how accurate they are, where they’re being used, and how people can access them. ✅ What to do if you suspect a child is Autistic? ✅ How to talk to parents in an affirming and empathic way if you suspect their child might be showing early signs? ✅ What to do if Doctors dismiss parental/carer concerns and say things like, ‘They are just being a boy’ or ‘they will grow out of it?’ Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/new-tools-for-diagnosis-with-professor-barbaro/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, January 01, 2023
SLP 181: Sue Larkey’s Expert Series: Preparing for Post School – Tips for Navigating University & College for Diverse Students with College Founder Dr Perry LaRoque
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Dr. Perry LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. He earned his doctorate in special education from the University of Wisconsin and has served in a variety of leadership roles serving at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Before returning for his doctoral work, Dr. LaRoque worked in an assisted-living care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities and taught special education in several public schools. For more information on Dr. Perry, please visit: https://perrylaroque.com/ In this interview, Dr. Perry LaRoque will talk about: ✅ The “tsunami” of students entering college with disabilities in the years to come and what can be done to prepare for this. ✅ How colleges and universities meet the needs of diverse learners. ✅ The need to view disability as diversity – institutions have made great strides in recognising the need for diversity, but the one area they still have not truly recognised are those will disabilities. ✅ To what extent do colleges and universities need to make adjustments? ✅ How students with disabilities can receive an extra level of support, when there’s not a lot of funding for this. ✅ Strategies students can use to make the college/university system work for them – these students often come from a structured support system in high school, but they will find that level of support is not there in college — how can they embrace the concept of hidden rules? ✅ Preparing for Post School Options, whether University or Work. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/preparing-for-post-school-dr-perry-laroque/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 19, 2022
SLP 180: Sue Larkey's Expert Series: One-on-One Consultation with Dad on How to get his son to do a Number 2 in the Loo
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Why Mark calls it 'Toilet Learning' Not 'Toilet Training' ✅ How Mark got his son to do 'wee' in the toilet ✅ Sue offers some suggestions to Mark's question: 'What to do for his son who will hold in a poo for over a day, which will become an accident in his undies; he simply won't sit on the toilet to poo.' Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/toilet-training-expert-series/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, December 11, 2022
SLP 179: Sue Larkey’s Expert Series: Helping to Heal Anxiety with Bestselling Author Dr Russ
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Dr. Russell Kennedy is a medical doctor and neuroscientist with deep roots in developmental psychology. His award winning book ANXIETY RX is the #1 rated book on Amazon on the topic of healing anxiety. Dr. Kennedy is no stranger to anxiety himself as he suffered from chronic worry and health anxiety for decades. After 30+ years of depending on doctors, psychiatrists, and counsellors and medications of all kinds with no relief, he decided that if was to heal, he must find the solution himself. ✅ How understanding anxiety can help you support students ✅ A different way to look at anxiety ✅ Ideas to support students with anxiety ✅ Strategies you can use too when you are feeling anxiety Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/helping-to-heal-anxiety-with-bestselling-author-dr-russ/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 05, 2022
SLP 178: Updating the Red Beast: Kay Al-Ghani on making her best selling novel more diverse, inclusive and effective
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Buy the latest version of The Red Beast here . ✅ It is more inclusive – The original book was written for children with Asperger Syndrome, the new addition aims to reach most children on the Autism Spectrum. ✅ The new illustrations are more inclusive of typical children – so the child has a chance to see the behaviour of the angry boy in the playground from the perspective of their peers. ✅ Character names have been changed to be gender neutral and therefore more inclusive; so it’s now Danni & Charlie instead of Rufus and John. ✅ It has taken into account pupil’s perspectives. After going into schools, Kay learnt that many children disliked the picture of the Red Beast being caught in a net as it made the adults seems aggressive and uncaring. This has now been updated so the teachers are using gentle handling instead . Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/updating-the-red-beast/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, November 27, 2022
SLP 177: Embracing Neurodiversity this Christmas with my Ultimate Gift List
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Page numbers refer to the Holiday Newsletter – download it HERE (no sign up required) ✅ Sharing Diagnosis – Why, When and How to tell my Child (pages 8-9) ✅ Promoting Understanding (page 5) ✅ Using Picture Books to Educate the Whole Family (pages 6-7) ✅ Holiday Reading by Autistic Authors (pages 10-11) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/embrace-neurodiversity-this-summer/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 21, 2022
SLP 176: Give the gift of understanding this holiday season - Ideas and Tips
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ 14 tips for Christmas / Holiday Season ✅ Promoting Understanding ✅ Using Picture Books to Educate the Whole Family ✅ Sharing Diagnosis – Why, When and How to tell my Child ✅ Holiday Reading ✅ Using Cooking to Teach – Teaching Diversity through Food ✅ 6 Key Strategies for Creating a Calming Area at School and Home ✅ 12 Essential Tips for Concerts and End of Year Celebrations ✅ Stocking Filler Ideas ✅ Give the Gift of Visual Time – Using Timers to Minimise Stress Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/give-the-gift-of-understanding-this-year/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 14, 2022
SLP 175: How to Talk to Families about Getting a Diagnosis: a Step-by-Step Guide with/by Psychologist Emily Hanlon
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ It’s important to remember that a teacher’s role isn’t to offer suggestions of a diagnosis, it’s to bring things to the parents’ attention. ✅ 8 Steps to Talking for Families about pursuing a diagnosis. ✅ Red Flags for Diagnosis. ✅ Why students should get a diagnosis. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how-to-talk-to-families-about-getting-a-diagnosis/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, November 06, 2022
SLP 174: Free Webinar Replay - Transition Tips for Getting Ready for 2023
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Everything you need to know about Transition Including Top Tips for Preparing for 2023 What this Webinar Covers: ✅ Transition Tips including – Preschool – Primary School, Primary to Secondary & more ✅ What to do if you can’t do on-site visits ✅ Giving children preventative breaks for toilet, food, drink and movement (Interoception) ✅ The KEY strategies for Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Families & More ✅ Sensory challenges to be aware of when returning to school from Learning at Home / Starting in a new classroom 2023 Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/replay-transition-2023/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 31, 2022
SLP 173: Timesavers & Top Transition Tips for Success in 2023
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. It’s starting to get to the end of 2022, and you might already be starting to think about how you will ease the transition for the children you know. Or if you are just coming out of learning from home and moving to in-person teaching, these transition tips will help reduce anxiety and stress! Transition can be big or small changes: it includes change in teacher, change in room, change in students in the class not just starting preschool, school, high school and beyond. The nature of autism is such that transition can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or SMALL the change maybe. Changing Teacher is like…. Moving to a Foreign Country For children with autism, moving to a new teacher, classroom or campus is like moving to foreign country. There is a different language (e.g. old teacher says ‘pack away’, new teacher says ‘clean up’). Teachers and other students have different facial expressions and body language to interpret, new rules, new schedules, new smells, different pencils, just to mention a few changes. This new ‘foreign country’ causes the child to feel enormous anxiety and stress, which in turn can lead to behaviour. This anxiety and behaviour can be managed by effective planning and transition strategies. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/cheat-sheets-for-transition-2022/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 17, 2022
SLP 172: 30+ Reasons Why A Child Can't Sit Still & What You Can DO
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. My Top takeaways from reading the book ✅ Download the fabulous PDF 30+ Reasons Why a Can’t Sit ✅ Observe when the child can sit still for prolonged periods ✅ Giving children preventative breaks for toilet, food, drink and movement (Interoception) ✅ Developing Core Strength to support posture (link to Motor Flip Book) ✅ Why & How to use visual Timers to help children know how long to sit still (link to Timers) ✅ Why & how to use Sensory Tools to support listening, waiting and sharing Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/reasons-why-a-child-cant-sit-still/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, October 09, 2022
SLP 171: Early Childhood Top Tips & Strategies - From Diagnosis to Toilet Training
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: Over 400 Early Child Educators told me their top 2 questions they wanted answered, and I used those to create these Tips & Strategies My Top takeaways from reading the book ✅ Diagnosis / Identifying Signs of Autism ✅ Tips for Toileting ✅ Creating Communication Enriched Environments (non-verbal children) ✅ Different Ways of Teaching ✅ Why and How to Use Visuals ✅ Being a Supportive Communication Partner ✅ Use Rewards and Special Interests to Motivate and Engage in Learning ✅ 11 Common Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties ✅ Using Sensory Tools to Improve Learning & Behaviour Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/early-childhood-tips-and-strategies/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 19, 2022
SLP 170: Interview with Inspiring Best Selling Author & Parent Kate Swenson about finding her son Cooper's Voice
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: Kate Swenson’s popular blog “Finding Cooper’s Voice” has provided hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism hope and comfort. Kate has now written a powerful memoir “Forever Boy”, to continue sharing her inspiring story about motherhood and unconditional love. My Top takeaways from reading the book ✅ Take help (I think this is for everyone – teachers too) ✅ Find what works for you ✅ Always try one more thing ✅ Celebrate everything ✅ The goal should always be independence ✅ Focus on what can do not what can’t do ✅ Push ever so gently ✅ Choose your battles ✅ No one knows what the future holds for our kids ✅ Choose Joy Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/kate-swenson-finding-coopers-voice/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, September 11, 2022
SLP 169: What does that Acronym / Abbreviation Mean? I have created a cheat sheet for you.
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Cheat sheet with over 40 + Acronym / Abbreviations ✅ What do the 3 levels of ASD Diagnosis mean ✅ ODD vs PDA ✅ ADHD vs ASD ✅ Common Confusions and Misunderstandings – with Psychologist Emily Hanlon Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-acronyms-cheat-sheet/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 05, 2022
SLP 168: How to Transition from Primary to Secondary : Interview with Expert Joan Shanahan
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: This Weeks Podcast is an interview with the Joan Shanahan: Joan has been involved in education all her life and experienced from early childhood to tertiary. She finally worked as a consultant in 24 schools in northern NSW before moving to the Sunshine Coast and establishing her business Behaviour Solutions 247. She brings to this Podcast over 20 years of experience in developing transition plans for students moving from primary to secondary school. ✅ When to Start Transition ✅ How Long should you do Transition ✅ Must Do for successful Transition ✅ Ideal to Do as part of Planning ✅ Extra Ideas to support Transition ✅ What do to if Transition wasn’t Successful ✅ Plus information on Vaping, Catching the Bus and more More Tips and Information from Joan Shanahan https://behavioursolutions.wixsite.com/australia/home Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/transition-from-primary-to-secondary-school/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 22, 2022
SLP 167: The Top Questions Teacher Assistants want Answered
What this podcast contains Although these are questions from Teacher Assistants, I think you will find this Podcast full of tips and strategies for School & Home too. Discussed in this Episode: ✅ How to help students who don’t like making mistakes ✅ How to help students who don’t like to lose a game ✅ How to ensure you are not “helping” too much when supporting a student ✅ How to help an absconder? ✅ How to help students who “shutdown” ✅ How to accommodate a student who is stamping his feet as a stim? ✅ How to assist a student with dysgraphia, with no technology at all ✅ How to work with teachers and be collaborative? ✅ How to help staff and students understand PDA? ✅ How to support non-verbal children communicate? Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-questions-answered Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 15, 2022
SLP 166: How to Create a Calm Area & My Top 10 Resources Every School Needs for Emotional Regulation
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: This Weeks Podcast was Created after a Question from Trish: “I am currently in the middle of setting up a calm corner/area within my senior preschool room (4-5years) my kids understand that this area is to be used when they are feeling overwhelmed or just need a little break away. Would love for ideas on what I can add to this area” ✅ Everyone is different. When you create a calm area ask children what they would like to calm them. ✅ Teach how to take a break and what type of break they need. Ie calm corner, toilet, drink, food & movement break. ✅ High energy area. ✅ Sensory toys and tools. ✅ The Space: Don’t overload the space! And make sure the space isn’t a desired play area Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/calm-area-resources-for-emotional-regulation Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 08, 2022
SLP 165: Strategies & Insights to Inform your Teaching Practice with Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ An Inspirational Story: Strategies Behind Temple Grandin’s Amazing Successful Life. ✅ 9 Reasons to Use Visuals to Communicate ✅ Strategies to Use Special Interests to Motivate and Engage Students ✅ 8 Subtle Signs of Anxiety to Look For in Your Students ✅ How to Harness to Power of Preventative Breaks ✅ 3 BIG Barriers to Participation Every Educator needs to Rule Out ✅ Heaps of Resources and Sensory Tools Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why-understanding-sensory-key-to-engagement Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 01, 2022
SLP 164: Often Overlooked Causes of Behaviour and What you can do about it (Webinar Replay)
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ What Role do Sensory Solutions have in De-escalating Behaviour & Increasing Participation? ✅ Benefits of a Simple Sensory Programme in your Classroom. ✅ What is SPD? ✅ How to Identify Students who could have SPD. ✅ Checklist to Identify Underlying Sensory Causes of Behaviour. ✅ The MOST Overlooked Sensory Tools & How to use ✅ Quickfire Solutions to Implement this Week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/webinar-replay-sensory-strategies-educators Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 18, 2022
SLP 163 : Why Understanding Sensory can be the Key to Engagement in your Classroom
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Simple Classroom Adaptations That Make a Huge Difference to students and YOU ✅ Do you know what to look for to Recognise SPD? ✅ Busy Classroom Teacher Strategies to help Students Self Regulate ✅ 8 Warning Signs of Slow Processing Speed – Plus What Simple Modifications & Strategies to Help ✅ Why Do They Do That? 12 Common Behaviours Explained & Strategies to Try ✅ 3 BIG Barriers to Participation Every Educator needs to Rule Out ✅ Heaps of Resources and Sensory Tools Enrol for free webinar here Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why_understanding_sensory_key_to_engagement Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 11, 2022
SLP 162 : What I learnt from Temple Grandin and How this Can Help You Too
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Share her insights on sensory processing, social skills and behaviour ✅ How amygdala impacts behaviour and sensory processing ✅ Why there is an increased emotional response to stimuli ✅ Why we need to use specific strategies ✅ How Temple Grandin inspired me ✅ Why people with ASD do what they do Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/temple_grandin_how_this_can_help Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 27, 2022
SLP 161: How to Create Progress (Not Perfection) for Children with Autism Spectrum (Best Strategy for Every Age and Stage).
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Are you feeling overwhelmed? This is the perfect podcast for you ✅ Slow it down break it down ✅ The Power of One more ✅ How to use the “one more” strategy at each age and stage ✅ What is your goal for next 2 months? What to do to achieve ✅ Small Steps NOT Giant Leaps ✅ 12 Top Tips for Keeping on Task – (pg 34 Mega Book- More Information ) ✅ Importance of Routine, Repetition and Role Model ✅ Using Special Interest to Motivate (pg 33 Mega Book – More Information ) Sue's Instagram account mentioned in this episode: instagram.com/sue.larkey/ Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-creating-progress Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 20, 2022
SLP 160: Help Build Interoception and Internal Body Awareness. Interview with Bestselling Author Kay Al-Ghani.
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Inspiration for the book – Zen Snow Monkeys on Youtube ✅ Why & how to use Therapeutic Storytelling ✅ Why Kay wanted to write a storybook about Interoception ✅ How Haitham has used his love of drawing to become an Illustrator ✅ How to use the book and other great resources that are available with the book ✅ Lots of insights and ideas for teaching children with Autism Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/build_interoception_and_internal_body_awareness_sue_larkey Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 06, 2022
SLP 159: The Often Overlooked Strategies: Routines and Repetition.
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Why use repetition ✅ How to us repetition across all ages and stages ✅ Why use routines ✅ Key routines to support engagement ✅ Why repetition and routines will save you time ✅ Quick tips and strategies to implement this week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/often-overlooked-strategies-routines-and-repetition Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 30, 2022
SLP 158: Why Perfectionists can get Upset Over the Smallest Things and What you can do?
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ 5 Categories of ‘things’ that can upset perfectionists ✅ The underlying reasons why Neurodiverse students are upset by small things ✅ What to do ✅ Why knowing how long is so important ✅ Range of visuals to use Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why_perfectionists_get_upset_what_can_you_do-2 Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 23, 2022
SLP 157: How to Create Independence for students on the Autism Spectrum using 3 Key Ingredients
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Time is the Number one Accommodation and Adjustment every classroom needs to puts in place ✅ 4 Types of Schedules ✅ Why you need a range of Schedules ✅ Why knowing how long is so important ✅ Range of Visuals to Use ✅ Timer + Visual + Schedule = Independence Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/how_to_create_independence_autism_spectrum Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 16, 2022
SLP 156: From Learning to Communicate to Learning to Drive: Mum of Twins with Autism shares her Experiences
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Interview Joanne Copeland ✅ Why she had written book “ Footsteps of Two ” ✅ Joanne shares how she hadn’t even heard of the word Autism when diagnosed ✅ Importance of focusing on one thing at a time & do not worry how long it takes to achieve you will get there. ✅ How finding Autistic Mentor for her daughter helped her understand many of her daughter's challenges and how to support her ✅ Supporting her with Twins finding Post School options Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/learning_to_communicate_learning_to_drive Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 09, 2022
SLP 155: Top Tips for Busy & Complex Classrooms
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Key Limitations in Inclusive Classrooms & How to Address ✅ Theory of Mind & Impact in your classroom ✅ 3 Essential Requirements for Success in Busy Classrooms ✅ Tips to Promoting Understanding in your class ✅ What is Neurodiversity & How does that look for your students? ✅ Smart Goals and Why Important ✅ 11 Top Tips to Keep Neurodiverse Students on Task in Busy & Complex classrooms Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/webinar_replay_busy_complex_classroom/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 02, 2022
SLP 154: Understanding Procrastination with ADHD Expert Simon Da Roza
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Procrastination is actually an engagement issue ✅ Iceberg – We see procrastination but what is happening below the surface? ✅ Impact on Executive Functioning ✅ Homework challenges ✅ Using technology to support writing activities ✅ Does Sue have a procrastination issue or choice paralysis? Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding_procrastination_adhd_expert/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 25, 2022
SLP 153: A Lived Experience - Robyn Steward shares the Importance of Challenging Autistic Children to improve Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
This week I have interviewed Robyn Steward, an autistic author, who has written one of my favourite puberty books ever “The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods”. What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: This week I interviewed Robyn Steward, an autistic author, who has written one of my favourite puberty books ever “The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods”. ✅ Ways to Support Critical Thinking ✅ The steps Robyn took to challenge herself: riding an e-bike to visit her parents in the countryside ✅ Why she sometimes repeats questions and what you can do to support ✅ Why learning to ask questions is an important skill ✅ How Robyn has found friends who support her taking on new challenges i.e. going to America Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/robyn_steward_lived_experience/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 18, 2022
SLP 152: Mum Shares her Journey of Toilet Training Twins with Autism
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ What made the biggest difference ( link to my book ) ✅ What advice she would give other parents ✅ Why it was so important to get her twins out of nappies ✅ How different the twins were in what worked ✅ Importance of preschool and friends in helping with toileting Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/toilet_training_journey_with_autism/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 11, 2022
SLP 151: How to Share A Diagnosis with an Autistic Child, Peers & Siblings
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Why do I need to tell my child? Why do they need to know? ✅ Where to start ✅ Steps for sharing diagnosis ✅ Why you shouldn’t hide your child’s diagnosis from them ✅ Why share with their peers and siblings ✅ Masking versus Copying ✅ 8 Ways to be a friend to someone with ASD - Poster to download and put in playground ✅ FREE Book by Anna Tullemans, ‘Disclosing Diagnosis’ with first 100 orders of books she has Authored (Value $25) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how_to_share_diagnosis/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, April 05, 2022
SLP 150: Sharing the Diagnosis with Family & Friends - Who, Why & How
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: Talking to family and friends about a diagnosis can be a bit daunting, I am hoping this podcast with Anna Tullemans will prepare you with information and understanding to make the task easier. ✅ What worked and didn’t work. ✅ Who needs to know about the diagnosis. ✅ Why people need to know. ✅ How much should I share? ✅ Top Tips for Disclosing Diagnosis. ✅ Masking versus Copying. ✅ Why you shouldn’t hide your child’s diagnosis from them. ✅ FREE Book by Anna Tullemans, ‘Disclosing Diagnosis’ with first 100 orders of books she has Authored (Value $25) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/sharing_diagnosis_how_friends/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 28, 2022
SLP 149: Masking & Veneer of Coping - What is it? & What to do?
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Why I call masking, ‘a veneer of coping,’ and what to do! ✅ What is Masking? ✅ What you see. ✅ What you can do. ✅ Why it can cause burn out for families and their autistic child. ✅ Masking versus Copying. ✅ Do your children/students struggle with after-school meltdowns/shutdowns? ✅ Do they hold it together at school but when they get home they fall apart? Click Here to Join My Facebook Group Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/masking_veneer_coping/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 21, 2022
SLP 148 :Open Plan Classrooms not working? Classroom Teacher Shares her Top Tips
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: Special Guest: Di Rickard Primary school teacher and a play therapist ✅ Inspired by question in Facebook Community ✅ How to support children on the spectrum in the early years in open plan, double teaching classrooms? ✅ See the blog for amazing suggestions from facebook community Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/classroom_teacher_shares_tips/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 14, 2022
SLP 147: How to Use 10 Types of Accommodations and Adjustments
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Adjustments & Accommodations ✅ Practical Strategies & Ideas how to implement Accommodations & Adjustments ✅ NCCD – What is it and why it is important ✅ DSE (2005) Read along if you have my new MEGA Book page 12 Live virtual workshops link - https://suelarkey.com.au/autism-workshops/ Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/types_of_accommodations_adjustments/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 07, 2022
SLP 146: Using SMART Goals and IEPs to Improve Outcomes
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: Using SMART Goals and IEP to improve outcomes is an important skill for all educators working with children with autism spectrum disorder. ✅ Read along if you have my new MEGA Book pages 88-91 ✅ How to apply from Early Years to Post School Options ✅ IEPs ✅ SMART Goals ✅ Planning ✅ Different Pages Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/smart_goals_improve_outcomes/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 28, 2022
SLP 145: Time Management = Anxiety Management
What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ The Number 1 Adaption, Adjustment every school & home needs ✅ NCCD – 4 Levels of Adjustments ✅ Why Using Timers works for EVERYONE (timers - https://suelarkey.com.au/time-timers/) ✅ Mega Book Pages 21-24 (Mega book - https://suelarkey.com.au/product/sue-larkeys-mega-book/ ) 21 TOP WAYS TO USE TIME MANAGEMENT AS ANXIETY MANAGEMENT 1. Ease stressful transitions by showing “how much longer” and “here is what 5 more minutes really means” 2. Show when challenging activities will end: “Lets go shopping for 30 minutes” “Handwriting for 30 minutes” 3. Help everyone (especially new staff or visitors) stick to the routine 4. Reduce anxiety by creating predictability & consistency 5. Help develop a reliable internal clock (especially for students with ADHD) 6. Help with organisation & time management so don’t get ‘caught up’ in preferred activities 7. See at a glance how much time is left 8. Keep lessons/activities focused and on track 9. Effectively manage small groups for differentiated instruction 10. Provide focus for individual work (help self manage time) 11. Tests/Exams (Fantastic for Time Management in Naplan) 12. Know how long to speak in presentations (News, Debates, Class Presentations) 13. Empower students to manage their own time in ALL activities 14. Ensure equal time for taking turns 15. Break Times (Help self regulate break times, know when they are going to occur and for how long so they return to work etc) 16. Use timer to have set Toilet / Drink and Snack Breaks 17. Break larger challenges into smaller tasks or amounts of time 18. Rotate learning stations 19. Manage Screen Time or “special interests” 20. Help students with autism slow down and not rush OR ‘speed up’ 21. Many students lose track of time when they are doing something they love. Often they do not have an end point or they want to repeat the activity. Timers create a finish point. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/time_management_equals_anxiety_management/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.
Mon, February 21, 2022
SLP 144: Q&A – SUE answers your questions from the webinar
What this podcast contains In this Podcast, Sue goes through questions from a live audience providing tips, strategies and ideas on how to make a difference helping you and the kids you know. The Questions Sue Answered: How Do You Introduce Visuals How Do You Stop Soiling How Do I Stop Injury type behaviour, whether it is sensory seeking or a form of self harm? How Do I transition Students? Where do I sit a student that is a runner? What do I do to support a Student that is rubbing themselves? The School doesn’t sort students into Classes until week 3 or 5 increasing anxiety in my kids, how do I approach the school to change this? Which books are the best for a kindergarten teacher? How Do I help a child that constantly licks everything? How do I help with Anxiety? What’s the best way to transition students in a multiclass mainstream school? Can you provide strategies to motivate students who are avoiding tasks? How Do You Carry on Teaching when a Child is engaged in their own activity and is quite loud? How Do I give tips to parents? How Do You Introduce Neuro-Diverse Students who are not familiar with being and staying in a Classroom Setting? Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/webinar-replay-qna/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 14, 2022
SLP 143: Webinar Replay – 18 Key Strategies for Setting Up Your Classroom
What this podcast contains My Live Webinar was a success! But it’s not too late – sign up HERE to WATCH the Replay of the hour of power! FREE sign up includes: 🎆 E-book 🎆 Webinar Replay 🎆 Handout In the Free Webinar You Will Learn: How to Structure the Classroom to Reduce Behaviour Quick and Easy Adjustments to Implement, e.g. where to position a child How to make the most of your Support Time Using Students’ Strengths to Reduce Stress Supporting Students Socially and Emotionally How to Identify the Underlying Causes of Disengagement/Behaviour 1 hour of POWER – Strategies to Make a Difference to You and the Kids you know Click here to Register for all of the Webinar Replay extras and access to the video version. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/18_strategies_for_setting_up_your_classroom_2022/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, February 02, 2022
SLP 142: Setting Up Your Classroom For Success in 2022
What this podcast contains Setting up your classroom at the start of the year for a new class of neurodiverse learners is always a challenge. Not sure what ‘neurodiversity’ means? Listen to my podcast on why I love this term! I always find it is so important to prepare your classroom properly for children who learn and engage differently. This helps get the best out of your students, as well as helping to reduce the behaviour. I am hoping to help you set up your classroom with a FREE live webinar and FREE E-book to make sure your 2022 is a success! This free E-book has over 100 tips and strategies to help you this year. Make sure you download it so you can read along while I talk through it in this week’s Podcast! What you will learn: ✅ The 13 Most Important Strategies ✅ Bonus 5 Proactive/Prevent Strategies Often Missed ✅ How To Support Motor Skills Development in A Busy Classroom (& Why it matters!) ✅ Key Elements for your Individual Education Plans (IEPs) ✅ Anxiety Management = Time Management – Top Tips ✅ Special Bonus – Key To Get the Best out of Students with ADHD ✅ 21 Surprising Ways Timers can get support Students engage & Succeed ✅ Pit Falls & Common Mistakes Made using Timers ✅ How and Why to Use Visual in Complex Classrooms. ✅ Interoception – the impact and what Educators can do about it. ✅ Solutions/Ideas to Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties in the Classroom ✅ 9 Essential Strategies for Homework ✅ 6 Key Strategies for Quick Results in Secondary School Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/setting-up-your-classroom-for-success-2022/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 24, 2022
SLP 141: How to Help Children with Separation Anxiety
What this podcast contains Separation anxiety from people, friends, objects and pets is really common for children with special needs. I came up with these 13 tips just for you, as well as reaching out to my online Facebook community for more examples! See link below to read about these 13 tips. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how-to-help-children-with-separation-anxiety/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 17, 2022
SLP 140: 10 Tools Every School & Home Needs in 2022
What this podcast contains There are so many resources now available to help teach and care for children on the autism spectrum and it can be difficult to know which ones will be the most helpful – and this is a question I am most often asked. So here is my TOP 10 RECOMMENDED TOOLS for you at school or at home! For those of you looking for support in understanding autism spectrum and the children you work with, as well as strategies for behaviour support, these resources are perfect. And if you are looking to build your professional library, these books will be perfect for you. Either download your order form and email it to: dearne@suelarkey.com.au or order online below! Download your order form here Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/10_tools_everyone_needs/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 10, 2022
SLP 139: Using Boardgames to Support Social & Emotional Development
Boardgames and card games are perfect for supporting social and emotional development. Especially in this time of COVID, where people are worried about the social development of children, boardgames can really help encourage learning of crucial social skills, including winning & losing, turn-taking, sharing, and much more. Plus this week on the blog I dive into microgames, a genre of super fast, easy-to-learn games, thanks to teacher Richard Black. What this podcast contains ✅ “Emotional Literacy” explained ✅ Why talking about your own emotions is important ✅ Sue reads an excerpt from the book, The Red Beast (check out my podcast where I interveiw the author here) ✅ How to use the Socially Speaking Boardgame at home & school ✅ How to make your own fun Emotion Game the whole family / class will love Related Podcasts Episode 126: Using Games to Teach – Part 1: All the Skills you can Learn Episode 117: What you can Learn from Lived Experiences of Autism and ADHD (self-advocacy episode mentioned in the podcast) Episode 76: How to Use The Red Beast to Teach Children About Anger with K.I. Al-Ghani Episode 73: Top 10 Tips to use when Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism Epsiode 4: Promoting Social Understanding – Social Scripts Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/using-boardgames-to-support-development/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 03, 2022
SLP 138: Finding your Flow in 2022 with a Special Guest. DRUM roll ..... the special guest is.... Andrew Larkey
Why is it some days everything seems to flow with ease and grace, while other days it seems like chaos? In this episode, I interview my husband Andrew to discuss the concepts made popular by researcher Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his book “FLOW”. ✅ How to utilise Motivation to make a difference to you and the kids you know ✅ Challenge Skills Matrix. Don’t be afraid of extending and challenging. This is covered in depth within the Temple Grandin Course Lesson 1 – Stretching. See below for more information on the course. This is very similar to the educational concept called Zone of Proximal Development – “is the distance between what a learner is not currently capable of doing unsupported, and what they can do unsupported.” (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_of_proximal_development) . ✅ Belief “It is lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges and I believe in myself” – Muhammad Ali ✅ Feedback and planning. Teach what to do when make a mistake ✅ Arousal Awareness: Using breaks to increase engagement. Discussed further in Episode 59 linked below. Do students need silence or movement? Great book “The Kids Guide to being Awesome” also in show notes blog post link below to purchase ✅ Time Out. The mind and body needs recharging. See Spoon Theory pg 65 in my Book… A Manual to Provide Support and Care to Adults with Autism Spectrum (link in show notes blog post below) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/finding-your-flow/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, December 12, 2021
SLP 137: Key Strategies for Toilet Training Kids with Autism
Toilet training kids is a big task even for neuro-typical children. Parents often procrastinate over when to start and we keep delaying it for whatever reason we can think of! My biggest concern for children with ASD is if they are not out of nappies by five years of age then they often start to lose muscle control and can end up with long term bowel and bladder issues. Toileting is not something that the child will grow into or get better with age. We all need to action ASAP – and this includes schools. If a child is attending pre-school or school when the parents are toilet training then everyone needs to get behind the toileting programme and provide consistency all day every day until the child has mastered it. What this Podcast Contains: What this Podcast Contains: ✅ When to Start Toilet Training ✅ Why do children with ASD continue to have accidents and take longer to be dry at night? Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/key-strategies-for-toilet-training/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 06, 2021
SLP 136: Finding Autistic Joy & More - An Interview with Dean Beadle
We are on a roll with role models at the moment!! Did you listen to last week’s podcast on why it’s so important to have role models with lived experience – check it out here . One of my biggest role models is Dean Beadle , an autistic speaker and trainer. Dean is a proud promoter of the autistic voice , encouraging and empowering other autistic people to share their experiences and insights too. I am a huge fan of Dean’s work and have toured with him in the past. He is so inspiring and I’m sure you will all enjoy listening to Dean’s personal experience and insight as much as I did! What this Podcast Contains: ✅ Autistic identity – follow Dean’s personal account of reclaiming his own identity ✅ Why Dean doesn’t like the word “label” and why we should call it a diagnosis ✅ The negative narrative which surrounds autism and how to positively reframe it ✅ How to make children the solution to behaviour rather than blaming them ✅ The impact of anxiety What this Podcast Contains: Page numbers refer to the Holiday Newsletter – download it HERE (no sign up required) ✅ Sharing Diagnosis – Why, When and How to tell my Child (pages 8-9) ✅ Promoting Understanding (page 5) ✅ Using Picture Books to Educate the Whole Family (pages 6-7) ✅ Holiday Reading by Autistic Authors (pages 10-11) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/finding-autistic-joy/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 29, 2021
SLP 135: The Importance of Role Models with a Lived Experience - For You & the Kids you Know
Role models are so important for promoting understanding, especially for children. I have found that hearing from someone with lived experience, and seeing what they have achieved can be so empowering for the kids I know. Do you think it can help you too? For more on lived experience, check out Podcast Episode 115. Looking to do some holiday reading? Why not read books by authors with lived experience – click here for more information . What this Podcast Contains: Page numbers refer to the Holiday Newsletter – download it HERE (no sign up required) ✅ Sharing Diagnosis – Why, When and How to tell my Child (pages 8-9) ✅ Promoting Understanding (page 5) ✅ Using Picture Books to Educate the Whole Family (pages 6-7) ✅ Holiday Reading by Autistic Authors (pages 10-11) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/lived-experience/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 22, 2021
SLP 134: Give the Gift of Understanding this Holiday Season - Ideas & Tips
This podcast is all about celebrating diversity this holiday season, as well as providing heaps of tips for end of year activities (including concerts, big gatherings, etc.). End of Year Celebrations can be stressful for Neurodiverse Children. This can be due to Sensory, Change in Routines, large gatherings, Concerts etc. I have a new Holiday Newsletter full of Tips & Strategies to support students with Neurodiversity in the Holiday Season. Use this newsletter to give the gift of understanding today! Let’s celebrate ALL our differences!! Download your holiday newsletter here . Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/give-the-gift-of-understanding/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 15, 2021
SLP 133: Strategies for Support Workers - Sue Larkey and Anna Tullemans
This free E-Book is full of tip sheets and ideas to assist support workers in looking after adults on the autism spectrum. This E-Book also compliments perfectly a brand-new book by Anna Tullemans and Sue Larkey: A Manual to Provide Support and Care for Adults with Autism Spectrum . ✅ Why we have written this new book for Support Workers, Participants, and their Families/Carers ❤️ The changes we have seen in Disabilities Services and Autism Spectrum. From Institutions to Individualised Programmes – From Autism being considered part of Schizophrenia to having separate diagnosis in DSM 3 in the 1980s to today where we use the term Autism Spectrum Disorders. ⭐️ Why Switching Tasks can be Challenging and what you can do to Support Participants 📌 Adaptive Skills – Why they are important for Capacity Building and Independence ⭐️ Importance of Self Advocacy and using the “This is Me” Proforma in the new book ✅ How Building Independence & Participant Participation underpins our New Book Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/sue-larkey-and-anna-tullemans-ebook/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, November 07, 2021
SLP 132: Understanding Challenging Behaviour ODD and PDA
Discussed in this episode In this podcast, I cover some important aspects to remember with kids with ODD and PDA. I also discuss a range of books I like, for example: Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome? In the blog post for this episode, I have also made a video to explain this book as a special bonus for you. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding-challenging-behaviour/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 01, 2021
SLP 131: Free Webinar Replay – Everything you Need to Know about Transition
Discussed in this episode Did you make it to my free webinar on Wednesday?? If you missed out, it’s not too late – you can still sign up to watch the replay (available until Wednesday 3rd November 2021)! Don’t forget, there are STILL prizes to be won by watching the replay!!! Sign up now to watch it HERE and win FREE courses and resources! Sign up includes these FREE timesavers and tipsheets: 👉 NEW Social Script – what to do when your teacher is away 👉 Handout with all slides 👉 Transition Ebook – including tips for separation anxiety, starting school and secondary school 👉 Key document to share with staff – Transition Programme 👉 10 Things to Know about Me What this Webinar Covers: ✅ Transition Tips including – Back to School from Learning at Home, Preschool – Primary School, Primary to Secondary & more ✅ What to do if you can’t do on-site visits ✅ The KEY strategies for Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Families & More ✅ Sensory challenges to be aware of when returning to school from Learning at Home / Starting in a new classroom 2022 Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/replay-transition/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 25, 2021
EP 130 Cheat Sheets for Transition – How to Use Sue Larkey’s Cheat Sheets
Discussed in this episode It’s starting to get to the end of 2021, and you might already be starting to think about how you will ease the transition for the children you know. Or if you are just coming out of learning from home and moving to in-person teaching, these transition tips will help reduce anxiety and stress! Transition can be big or small changes: it includes change in teacher, change in room, change in students in the class not just starting preschool, school, high school and beyond. The nature of autism is such that transition can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or SMALL the change, maybe. Changing Teacher is like…. Moving to a Foreign Country For children with autism, moving to a new teacher, classroom or campus is like moving to a foreign country. There is a different language (e.g. old teacher says ‘pack away’, new teacher says ‘clean up’). Teachers and other students have different facial expressions and body language to interpret, new rules, new schedules, new smells, different pencils, just to mention a few changes. This new ‘foreign country’ causes the child to feel enormous anxiety and stress, which in turn can lead to behaviour. This anxiety and behaviour can be managed by effective planning and transition strategies. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/cheat-sheets-for-transition/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, October 12, 2021
SLP 129: How to Address your Biggest Challenge – 3 Steps to Success
Discussed in this episode Note this is a replay of Episode 85 with some new comments from me at the beginning of the podcast. ✅ How to Address your Biggest Challenge & What to do ✅ 3 Steps to Success ✅ Step 1: Ask Yourself “What is the worst thing that could happen if I try this strategy” ✅ Step 2: Write down what you are going to try or talk to someone about what you are planning to do. ✅ Step 3: Just do it! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/address-your-biggest-challenge/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 04, 2021
SLP 128: Depressive Meltdowns - What they are and What to do
Trigger Warning: This Podcast and Blog covers content on depression and may be sensitive to some listeners/readers Disclaimer: I am not a Psychologist and highly recommend you do seek help from a Psychologist for students or your children if this podcast brings up any concerns. Discussed in this episode Depression and Autism One in three autistic adolescents has the signs of clinical depression. Understanding the signs of depression in autistic teens is the first step to improving their quality of life. Personally, I am seeing this in younger children, especially as a result of COVID-19. What is a depression attack: “An implosion of despair and hopelessness with an intense need to end it all right then and there“ – Dr Tony Attwood Discussed in this Podcast ✅ What Signs to Look out For ✅ What can we do? ✅ Excerpt from Q&A with Dean Beadle – Lived experience of Depressive Meltdown ✅ Fabulous resources I have found helpful when trying to understand what Depressive Meltdowns are and What to do to. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/depressive-meltdowns/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 20, 2021
SLP 127: Using Games to Teach – Part 2: Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and More
Discussed in this episode Part 2 of Using Games to Teach – check out Part 1 here . Games are great for teaching kids social skills, including winning & losing, turn-taking, sharing, and much more. What this podcast contains: ✅ “Emotional Literacy” explained ✅ Why talking about your own emotions is important ✅ Sue reads an excerpt from the book, The Red Beast (check out my podcast where I interview the author here) ✅ How to use the Socially Speaking Boardgame at home & school ✅ How to make your own fun Emotion Game the whole family /class will love Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/using-games-to-teach-part-2/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 13, 2021
SLP 126: Using games to teach social skill and more (Part 1)
Discussed in this episode What can Boardgames and Card Games do for the children you know? Have a look at the grid in the PDF linked below, you can see how many skills can be taught through each game. Of course, you can add many more skills, this is just a starting point to help you think about which games would be best suited for your students/children. Check out my Favourite Boardgame and recommended resources to support social skills & emotional regulation below. Boardgames grid PDF NEXT week in Part 2 I will be sharing how to use games to teach Emotional Regulation – YES Winning and Losing is all about emotions Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/using-games-to-teach-part-1/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 06, 2021
SLP 125: Setting up Learning From Home for Students with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA and Neurodiversity
Discussed in this episode This podcast is aimed at providing you with strategies and solutions to help to support the children you know & make learning from home a success. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast & For Recommended for anyone who supporting students lean from home Pencil Grips : https://suelarkey.com.au/product/pencil-grip/ Fidgipods: https://suelarkey.com.au/product/fidgipod/ Sensory Tools: https://suelarkey.com.au/general-sensory-resources/ Time Timers: Invaluable to help scheduling. http://suelarkey.com.au/timers/ Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/replay-setting-up-learning-from-home/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, August 31, 2021
SLP 124: Teacher Assistant Tips for Supporting Learning at School and Home – Your Questions Answered
Discussed in this episode ✅ Swearing - What you can do? ✅ Motivating & Stretching students ✅ Building Rapport with students & what to do if they don’t want help ✅ How to frame things in positive ✅ How to reduce overwhelm ✅ How to engage students in lockdown / learning from home ✅ How to build confidence and accept making mistakes This podcast includes the answers to these questions asked by you! Don't forget to sign up to the Sue Larkey Podcast Community to ask your questions! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/ta-tips-for-school-and-home/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 23, 2021
SLP 123: Make Learning FUN – Using Cooking to Teach at School and Home
Discussed in this episode Cooking is a daily activity for everyone. It is a wonderful activity to teach ALL ages and stages. Cooking is an activity families, schools, community groups – indeed anyone can do it – and it provides long term recreation and independent living skills. Through cooking you can teach all curriculum areas (see below). By providing a structured programme with goals/learning outcomes you can develop a cooking programme that addresses the learning style and needs of the individual student. One child may use the programme to learn to read while another may use it to communicate, using visuals. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/make-learning-fun-using-cooking-to-teach/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 16, 2021
SLP 122: Why change equals behaviour
Discussed in this episode Many children with ASD have difficulties accepting change and transition from one activity to another. In fact, most behaviour happens during change/transition. In my experience this is because it requires problem-solving, choices and adults tend to use more verbal information instead of visual information. It can also be a time of movement and high noise level, which can cause sensory processing difficulties. In the show notes, I have listed some key times you may need to put in place strategies to support children during change. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/why-change-equals-behaviour/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 09, 2021
SLP 121: Love on the Spectrum - Sex therapist shares her tips
Discussed in this episode Have you been watching Season 2 of Love on the Spectrum? I love the show, and it’s such a good insight into the difficulties people with autism can face in the dating world. To take a closer look, this week on the podcast I’m joined by Counsellor and Sexologist from the show, Jodi Rodgers. What we discuss in this episode: ✅ What needs to be changed in the current sex education programmes in schools ✅ Step by step ways we can support kids on the Spectrum with having relationships “Girlfriend/Boyfriend/Partner” ✅ How do we support and respect Autistic students to guide them through the ups and downs of relationships? ✅ How Jodi uses interests/knowledge to explain how to build relationships i.e. “Clark Kent & Superman” ✅ How to quickly build a relationship/rapport Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/love-on-the-spectrum/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 02, 2021
SLP 120: Strategies and Insights to Inform your Teaching Practice with Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey
Discussed in this episode This FREE Ebook and Webinar are focused on Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum – Strategies & Insights to Inform your Teaching Practice with Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey. They are designed for Educators to use lived experience and evidence-based research to increase engagement and participation for their students with Autism Spectrum. The free Webinar is also the first lesson in my BRAND NEW Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey Course – check it out if you enjoy the Webinar! Another FREE E-book with 100+ Tips & Strategies! Download the free E-book , so you can read along while I explain in this week’s Podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/strategies-and-insights-with-temple-grandin-and-sue-larkey/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 26, 2021
SLP 119: Webinar Replay – Sensory Strategies for Educators – the often Overlooked Causes of Behaviour
Discussed in this episode My Live Virtual Webinar last week was a success! But it’s not too late if you missed it – sign up HERE to watch the Replay of the hour of power! Available for a limited time FREE sign up includes: E-book Webinar Replay Handout What will you learn in the Webinar? 🌟 What Role do Sensory Solutions have in De-escalating Behaviour & Increasing Participation? 🌟 Benefits of a Simple Sensory Programme in your Classroom 🌟 What is SPD? 🌟 How to Identify Students who could have SPD 🌟 Checklist to Identify Underlying Sensory Causes of Behaviour 🌟 The MOST Overlooked Sensory Tools & How to use 🌟 Quickfire Solutions to Implement this Week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/webinar-replay-sensory/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, July 12, 2021
SLP 118: NEW Free E-book Sensory Strategies for Educators. Over 120+ Simple Classroom Adaptations for Busy Educators
Discussed in this episode Teaching in a busy and complex classroom can be very difficult, but this term I have collated my top Proven Sensory Strategies to increase engagement and participation. A sensory focus is crucial to maximse class engagement, as well as to understand the often overlooked causes of behaviour. So I am hoping to help you with a New E-Book, Webinar & Podcast – ALL FREE – filled with quick tips and strategies to make sure your kids are getting the most out of the amazing work you do! I am also running live FACE TO FACE workshops again this term! Check them out in the show notes for this episode . Brand new FREE E-book with 100+ Tips & Strategies Download the free E-book so you can read along while I explain in this week’s Podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/sensory-strategies-for-educators-ebook/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 28, 2021
SLP 117: Top Tips for Teaching Children with Autism in The Early Years
Discussed in this episode When working with any child with ASD it is critically important that the programme implemented is realistic, both for the child and for the family. By realistic I mean setting everyone up for (achievable) success and that everyone across all environments has the time to implement it. I believe the best way to create a realistic programme is to only address one or two ideas at any one time. I recommend in the early years you always have visuals of the goals you are working on in a prominent place (e.g. fridge or preschool office) so ALL people engaging with the child know the week’s two goals. Over the years I have found by displaying the goals ensures consistency and everyone creating opportunities to reinforce the goal. As children with autism spectrum disorders are highly individual, not all strategies may work with every child. If you find this to be the case, remember that it is worth revisiting an old strategy in the future as it may work then. Most children respond best to a range of strategies. In this podcast I have chosen two very important skills, ‘Pointing‘ and ‘Asking for Help,’ to teach children as examples of two goals you could work on at the same time. In the podcast I also mention Play Schedules and how to use them. Jump here for two free examples you can download! This book is the one I mentioned during the podcast called The Early Years: The Foundation for All Learning (only available in hard copy to Australian residents) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/top-tips-for-early-years/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 14, 2021
SLP 116: Temple Grandin One of Time Magazine's Most Influential people in the World Shares her Insights into Sensory, Social and Behaviour.
Discussed in this episode In this podcast, I take inspiration from my exclusive interview from Temple Grandin – one of Times Magazine’s most influential people in the world – and share her insights on sensory processing, social skills and behaviour. I discuss the amgdala and it’s impacts on behaviour and sensory processing. Many people with autism – including Temple Grandin – have an enlarged amygdala, causing an increased emotional response to stimuli. Sensory tools can be a huge help – jump here for more information. Here is a link to my book Practical Sensory programmes that I mention during the podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/temple-grandin/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, June 07, 2021
SLP 115: What you can Learn from Lived Experiences of Autism and ADHD
Discussed in this episode When I first started working in Special Education 30 years ago I always sought out Personal Accounts of people with autism, as I found it so insightful and helped me understand the children I worked with. Lived experiences allow a valuable and genuine perspective that I find very eye-opening. There are lots of great ways to access information on lived experiences. Here are some of my suggestions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/lived-experiences/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 24, 2021
SLP 114: Making Friends and Being One
Discussed in this episode One of the biggest myths about children with ASD is they all like being on their own. Children with ASD often desperately want friends, and in fact worrying about friends can cause them anxiety. Many children show this stress by becoming more withdrawn, which of course makes the situation worse. This episode talks about ideas for teaching at school and home. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/making-friends-and-being-one-2/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 17, 2021
SLP 113: How to help kids who struggle with handwriting
Discussed in this episode Many children on the specturm suffer from dysgraphia (see Podcast Episode 86 for more information). The Kids’ Guide to Getting Your Words on Paper by Lauren Brukner is an excellent resource that acts as a self-help guide to writing for kids. I would absolutely use this book with my whole class as it has great reminders of how to help students with their writing. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/kids-who-struggle-with-handwriting/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 10, 2021
SLP 112: De-escalation Strategies to use before, during and after a meltdown
Discussed in this episode Recognising and managing meltdowns / shutdowns is vital to support people with an ASD. Every child with an ASD will experience very individual symptoms that are unique to them. Not all individuals with an ASD will experience a “meltdown” and instead may “shut down”. It is very important you are familiar with each child’s triggers and responses. Use the student profile on page 31 of The Ultimate Guide to School and Home to record the information so everyone is aware of triggers and signs of meltdowns. Check out Podcast Episode 70 on Understanding Meltdowns with Jed Baker for more information! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/de-escalation-strategies/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, May 03, 2021
SLP 111: Webinar Replay - Teaching Neurodiverse Students in Your Busy and Complex Classroom
Discussed in this episode My Live Virtual Webinar last week was a success! But it’s not too late if you missed it – sign up HERE to watch the Replay of the hour of power! FREE sign up includes: E-book Webinar Replay Handout What will you learn in the Webinar? ✔️ Key Limitations in Inclusive Classrooms & How to Address ✔️ Theory of Mind & Impact in your classroom ✔️ 3 Essential Requirements for Success in Busy Classrooms ✔️ Tips to Promoting Understanding in your class ✔️ What is Neurodiversity & How does that look for your students? ✔️ Smart Goals and Why Important ✔️ 11 Top Tips to Keep Neurodiverse Students on Task in Busy & Complex classrooms Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/webinar-replay-busy-classroom/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, April 26, 2021
SLP 110: Understanding autism: common confusions and misunderstandings – with psychologist Emily Hanlon
Discussed in this episode This week I am joined by guest, Emily Hanlon, a Psychologist who completed her Clinic Masters Research on the well-being of siblings of children with ASD. She is the daughter of Randa Habelrih, a guest on the podcast in Episode 107 . Diagnostic labels Labels are difficult, but they do have benefits for proper diagnosis and support. There are three levels of ASD diagnosis: Level 1: ‘high functioning’ Level 2: ‘moderately functioning’ Level 3: ‘severe’, often severe difficulties with communication and selfcare Also discussed ODD vs PDA and ADHD vs ASD Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding-autism/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sat, April 17, 2021
SLP 109: Over 106 + Tips & Strategies to Teach in your Busy & Complex Classroom - Sue discusses New FREE E-book
Discussed in this episode Teaching in a busy and complex classroom is always difficult, and with 30 children to look after, there is not always time to give neurodiverse children the support they need. I am hoping to help you with a New E-Book, Webinar & Podcast – ALL FREE – filled with quick tips and strategies to make sure your kids are getting the most out of the amazing work you do! I am also running live virtual workshops again this term! Brand new FREE E-book with 100+ Tips & Strategies Download the free E-book so you can read along while I explain in this week’s Podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/teaching-in-your-busy-classroom/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 29, 2021
SLP 108: Understanding screen addiction with adhd expert Simon Da Roza
Discussed in this episode A lot of parents have asked me how to deal with screen addictions in their nuerodiverse children. This is especially important during the holidays, so this week in the podcast I speak with ADHD expert Simon Da Roza about managing screen time. Executive functioning What is it and why does it matter? Read my previous blog for 7 strategies to improve executive functioning. Test your own executive functioning here ! 4 TYPES OF SCREEN ADDICTION- By Simon Da Roza Escape and create – e.g. Minecraft Gaming – solo or social Internet – rabbit-holes e.g. youtube Group chats Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding-screen-addiction/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 22, 2021
SLP 107: What you can do to Increase Inclusion for Autism Awareness Month with Guest Randa Habelrith
Discussed in this episode What is Autism MATES? Autism MATES is an organisation that works towards educating the community about autism and also advocates for greater inclusion and acceptance in schools and in the workforce. MATES is an acronym that stands for M ates A ssisting T o E ngage S ocially. Austism MATES was established in response to bullying that Randa’s son, Richard, received throughout his school career. Richard has now gone on to develop his own animation – release date Wednesday 24th March! – a story of friendship, kindness and inclusion. Click here for more information Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/what-you-can-do-to-increase-inclusion/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, March 14, 2021
SLP 106: How to Create a Lunchtime Club to Build Friendships & Develop Social Skills
Discussed in this episode In this podcast I talk about lunchtime clubs and how they can be used to maximise social engagement. 🔥 Creating lunchtime clubs 🔥 Passive playgrounds 🔥 Buddy benches 🔥 Woolworths garden 🔥 Cook books 🔥 Friendship funnel Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how-to-create-a-lunchtime-club/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 08, 2021
SLP 105: Occupational Therapist shares 3 Key Strategies to Improve Motor Skills in ALL Kids
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Paediatric Occupational Therapist Sally McNamara (Lewis) shares her 3 key strategies to improve motor skills in ALL children. 🔑 Ever wondered why children fidget? 🔑 Ever thought about how playgrounds can be designed to maximise learning motor skills? 🔑 Ever considered integrating learning motor skills into every day tasks? All these questioned and more answered in this podcast! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/ot-shares-3-key-strategies-to-improve-motor-skills/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, March 01, 2021
SLP 104: How to engage disengaged students with Autism, ADHD & Neurodiversity
Discussed in this episode Increasing engagement ➡️ SUCCESS! In this podcast I talk about how to increase engagement, including: ✨ Professor Skinner’s 5 main obstacles to learning ✨ Encouraging Independence ✨ Top Tips to Keeping on Task ✨ Why making Mistakes is Frustrating ✨ Task Analysis This year all my new workshops focus on engagement and participation to increase success for all. Join me for a Live Virtual Workshop or an Online Course – whichever learning style suits you best! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how-to-engage-disengaged-students/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, February 23, 2021
SLP 103: Step by Step Strategies to Grow and Support Communication Using Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Discussed in this episode Discussed in this podcast with guest Chris McDonald : ✅ Social Initiative PicSeePal ✅ What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how can it be used effectively in the classroom? ✅ “REAP what you SOW” tip sheet – download available here ! Discussed in this podcast with guest Chris McDonald : ✅ Social Initiative PicSeePal ✅ What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how can it be used effectively in the classroom? ✅ “REAP what you SOW” tip sheet – download available here ! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/step-by-step-strategies-to-grow-and-support-communication/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 15, 2021
SLP 102: Webinar Replay – 13 Key Strategies for Setting Up Your Classroom
Discussed in this episode My Live Webinar last week was a success! But it’s not too late – sign up HERE to watch the Replay of the hour of power ! FREE sign up includes: 🎆 E-book 🎆 Webinar Replay 🎆 Handout What will you learn in the Webinar? Number 1 Question I ask myself when I go into classrooms What Skills does sitting really require ? (Hint…… Not listening and Sitting Still) Top Tip to Try over the next week Recess & Lunch Breaks. Why we need different strategies Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/13-strategies-for-setting-up-your-classroom/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Fri, February 05, 2021
SLP 101: Setting Up Your Classroom For Success
Discussed in this episode Setting up your classroom at the start of the year for a new class with diverse learners is always a challenge. I am hoping to help you with a New E-Book, Webinar & Podcast filled with quick tips and strategies to make 2021 a Success. NEW E-book (NO COST) with 97+ Tips & Strategies Download the free E-book so you can read along while I explain in this weeks Podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/setting-up-your-classroom/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 25, 2021
SLP 100: 13 Separation Anxiety Tips for children with Special Needs
Discussed in this episode WOOO HOOOO! Episode 💯!!! Can’t believe we’re here already! 🎉. In this week’s podcast I discuss my Top13 Tips for separation anxiety & How I use them. 🎉 As an Episode 💯 special I reached out to my online Facebook community for more advice and solutions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/13-separation-anxiety-tips/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, January 18, 2021
SLP 099: Why Traditional Behaviour Strategies Don't Work
Discussed in this episode Traditional behaviour strategies (including ignoring, consequences, counting to 3 and timeout) often don’t work for children with autism, ADHD, ODD and PDA . These strategies are effective for neurotypical children who are better at regulating their own emotions, however children with special needs are often very literal thinkers and struggle with the mind reading and problem solving that these strategies require. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/why-traditional-behaviour-strategies-dont-work/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, January 12, 2021
SLP 098: My Child just got Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Discussed in this episode Moving Forward verses Moving On How to create an ‘Elevator Pitch” What to do when people offer “advice” Why grief is different for everyone Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/my-child-just-got-diagnosed/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, January 05, 2021
SLP 097: Happy New Year and Sue Reads you The Ultimate Guide to Home and School
Discussed in this episode Some of my thoughts about the upcoming year. Also I read to you part of my book The Ultimate Guide to School and Home. The whole team including the teacher, teacher assistant, administration staff and leadership team should work towards building a strong relationship with the student. In our experience often the student only develops a strong relationship with the teacher. This is limiting as the student needs to be able to respond to other staff in the playground and often leadership teams are involved in behaviour management. A strong relationship with the student means that the student will be more receptive to teaching opportunities and will retain more information. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/8-key-ways-to-build-rapport/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sat, December 26, 2020
SLP 096: Everything you need to know about Meltdowns with the Amazing Jed Baker
Articles Discussed/Referred to in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Jed Baker, he is the author of many award-winning books on behaviour and social skills. I am a big fan of Jed and all of his work and very grateful to have him on the podcast. Hope you all enjoy In my interview with Jed we discuss: 7 common reasons for meltdowns Strategies to help children with trauma The impact of anxiety on social skills and how to address that Strategies for students experiencing anxiety around coronavirus The importance of people on the autism spectrum having passions/special interests. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/jed-baker-podcast-2/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, December 21, 2020
SLP 095: Fair isn’t Everyone getting the same thing…follow up to Episode 044
In Episode 44 I had a rant about the number of students being withdrawn from learning due to behaviour. In this Episode I replay 44 and discuss recent announcements by NSW & Vic Education Departments. Articles Discussed/Referred to in this episode https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/attendance-behaviour-and-engagement/student-behaviour/behaviour-strategy/a-new-student-behaviour-strategy-draft-for-review and https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/learningneeds/Pages/Autism-Education-Strategy.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1P6quziFyjw5UVFaL4yWBgWkuGtttUIOx9ke6I_Zg_Qgt_6CBsh5oRKDA Please let me know if you know any other announcements or new policy announcements contact Sue ( support@suelarkey.com.au ) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/fairness/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Thu, December 10, 2020
SLP 094: How Can I help you in 2021 and Your Questions Answered
Discussed in this episode Questions from the Virtual Event Rachel: Where to sit? Reece: How do I encourage resilience? Mary: How to create a positive relationship with a autistic child who is non verbal Caitlin: How to engage in AAC (Augmentative Communication) for a child in early childhood who is non verbal ? Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how-can-i-help-2021/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Fri, November 20, 2020
SLP 093: Resources, Gift Ideas, End of Year Tips
Discussed in this episode Sue answers some more questions with specific books and products that could help with them. Also some tips and Sue talks about this years Christmas catalogue. Things you will find in the 2020 Christmas / End of Year Celebrations Catalogue are: 🎁 14 Tips for Christmas / Holiday Season 🎁 Beautiful Picture Books to Educate the Whole Family this Christmas 🎁Holiday Reading Ideas 🎁6 Key Strategies for Creating a Calming Area at School and Home 🎁12 Essential Tips for Concerts and End of Year Celebrates 🎁 Beautiful Books to Help Regulate Emotions 🎁Great Stocking Fillers 🎁How to Use Timers in the Holiday Period Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-093-resources-gift-ideas-end-of-year-tips-2/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, November 10, 2020
SLP 091: Tips for getting kids with Autism out of Nappies
Discussed in this episode Do you know kids who haven’t toilet trained like their peers? Getting kids out of nappies can be hard if you use traditional techniques. Do you want some strategies that work for kids with Autism Spectrum & Why they work. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/kids-on-the-spectrum-out-of-nappies/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Thu, November 05, 2020
SLP 090: Tips for Transitioning in 2021
Discussed in this episode Are you Getting Ready for 2021? It is so important to start transition now! Do you want to know what I share? How I prepare students, staff, school etc? Watch my free transition webinar Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-90-tips-for-transition/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, November 01, 2020
SLP 092: ADHD, Autism and Anxiety with Kathy Hoopmann
Discussed in this episode Today on the podcast I have Kathy Hoopmann. Kathy has authored over 20 books on autism, ADHD and anxiety. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-92-kathy-hoopman/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, October 25, 2020
SLP 089: Executive Functioning Strategies for Students with Autism
Discussed in this episode Executive functioning refers to the part of your brain that organises, prioritises and regulates emotions. However, I prefer to refer to it as the ‘Air Traffic Control,’ as just like air traffic control has to manage thousands of planes on countless runways with perfect timing, students have to manage information and distractions. Fortunately, we can improve executive functioning skills through a range of strategies, below are some examples. Emotional Control Impulse Control Planning and Prioritising Organising Task Initiation Flexibility Working Memory Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-89-executive-functioning/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, October 07, 2020
SLP 087: 8 Ways I Can Help You & The Kids You Know
Discussed in this episode ✅ 8 Ways Sue Can Help You Teach Students With Autism ✅ BONUS 9th Way to Help ✅ Why You Need to Implement These 9 Ways Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-87-8-ways-to-help-podcast/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Fri, September 25, 2020
SLP 088: Dietician Provides Strategies to Reduce Picky Eating for Children with Autism
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses Dietician Caitlin Arundale explains what food jagging is and why children stop eating food they previously loved How to reduce anxiety around food How do people decide if they need food therapy for their child What the SOS program is and how to implement it into your household Top Tips to reduce picky eating Whether you should allow children to spit food out Will children grow out of picky eating or do they need intervention strategies Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-88-caitlin-arundale-episode/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 14, 2020
SLP 085: What Should I do? 3 Steps to Success for children with Autism
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses ✅ How to Address your Biggest Challenge & What to do ✅ 3 Steps to Success ✅ Step 1: Ask Yourself “What is the worst thing that could happen if I try this strategy” ✅ Step 2: Write down what you are going to try or talk to someone about what you are planning to do. ✅ Step 3: Just do it! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-85-3-steps-for-success/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 07, 2020
SLP 086: Handwriting Tips for Students with Autism Spectrum
Discussed in this episode ✅ Dysgraphia and what it means ✅ Why You Should Use Pencil Grips ✅ Handy Handwriting Tips ✅ How to Use Spinning Tops and Stress Balls to Help Handwriting ✅ Why Kids Tire So Quickly ✅ Why Fine Motor Skills Requires a Whole Body Approach Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-86-handwriting-tips-autism-spectrum/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, September 01, 2020
SLP 084: What Clinical Psychologist Danuta Wishes People Knew About Girls On The Spectrum
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses >> Why Danuta wrote ‘I am Aspie Girl’ >> How to use the book ‘I am Aspie Girl’ to explain a diagnosis >> When is a good time to talk about a diagnosis >> Why diagnosis needs to be an ongoing conversation >> How girls on the spectrum mask and the impact of this >> How teachers should approach a conversation with parents if they haven't mentioned anything Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-84-danuta-girls/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 31, 2020
SLP 083: Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week Q & A
Discussed in this episode Some Q & A and general information for Teachers Assistants or as I alike to call them my 'Angels'. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-83-teacher-assistant-appreciation-week-q-a/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 24, 2020
SLP 082: Why Kids on the Spectrum are More Likely to be Perfectionists & What You can do to Support Them
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses ✅ Why children on the spectrum are often perfectionists ✅ What is a one-track mind ✅ The importance of teaching students that it is okay to make mistakes ✅ Different types of mistakes ✅ 11 ways to decrease frustration when making mistakes: how you can make a difference Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-82-perfectionists-podcast/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 17, 2020
SLP 081: How Embracing Autistic Strengths Changed His Life: An Interview with Chris Bonnello
Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Chris Bonnello! Chris is an autistic former primary school teacher and author of the popular website Autistic Not Weird. When Chris was ten an educational pscyhologist came to assess him. It was 1995 so the professional psychologist wrote down " slightly odd personality " on his form and that's where it ended. Growing up on the spectrum can be difficult. Chris discusses this in the podcast and also how to uses his autistic strengths to change his life. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-81-how-embracing-autistic-strengths-changed-chris-bonnellos-life-life/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, August 10, 2020
SLP 80: How to Teach Reading to Children with Autism and Why you need to know about Hyperlexia
Discussed in this episode ✅ Importance of literacy and reading ✅ How teaching literacy to all children is a life skill ✅ Where to start and what to do ✅ 9 top tips for reading ✅ What is Hyperlexia and what strategies to use Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-80-how-to-teach-reading-to-children-with-autism/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, August 05, 2020
SLP 079: Using Cooking to Teach Children with Autism Everything!
Discussed in this episode Cooking! One of the best ways to Teach Everything from life skills, social skills, maths, science, english and more! Cooking is a daily activity for everyone. It is a wonderful activity to teach ALL ages and stages. Cooking is an activity families, schools, community groups - indeed anyone can do it, and it provides long time recreation and independent living skills. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-79-using-cooking-to-teach-children-with-autism-everything/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Sun, July 26, 2020
Episode 078: Strategies and Tips for Girls with Autism
Discussed in this episode Girls with ASD are often undiagnosed, because original diagnostic criteria have a boy bias. The criteria were created by actually examining mainly boys, and the girls can be very different. I think we all know ‘neuro-typical’ boys and girls are very different in their social, communication and behaviour. There are many characteristics that are very similar to boys with ASD but I thought I would list the main differences to girls with ASD. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-78-girls-with-autism/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Fri, July 17, 2020
SLP 077: Strategies for Common Behaviours in Children with Autism - Guest Beth Aune
Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Beth Aune! Beth is a paediatric occupational therapist with over 22 years experience, which includes working in the Special Education department in many schools. This vast experience and knowledge shines through in her easy to read books which are jam packed with tips & strategies that you can quickly implement. Her books are called Behaviour Solutions however I personally call them ‘See a Behaviour Look It Up’ as they are such easy references and allow you to try strategies on the go. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-77-strategies-for-common-behaviours-in-children-with-autism/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, June 24, 2020
SLP 076: Sue Larkey Interviews Amazing Author of ‘The Red Beast’ K.I. Al-Ghani
Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing K.I. Al-Ghani. Kay is a lecturer in autism spectrum at the University of Brighton, Autism Transer, Specialist Teacher, Author of multiple books and most importantly, mother of a son wtih autism who will soon be 35! Kay is the author of many books but the one which most of you will know best is "The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome". Kay's other books help children understand anxiety, disappointment, jealously, ADHD and her most recent book focuses on PDA. All her books are available on my website and for those outside Australia you can find them published by JKP. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-76-kay-al-ghani-red-beast-podcast/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, June 17, 2020
SLP 075: Dean Beadle Discusses Autistic Identity and What It Means for Him
Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Dean Beadle! Dean has toured the UK and the world for fifteen years as an autistic speaker and trainer. Dean is also a proud promoter of the autistic voice, encouraging and empowering other autistic people to share their experiences and insights too. I am a huge fan of Dean’s work and have toured with him in the past. He is a great friend and inspirational speaker and I’m sure you will all enjoy listening to Dean’s personal experience and insight as much as I did! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-75-dean-beadle-discusses-autistic-identity-and-what-it-means-for-him/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, June 10, 2020
SLP 074: Yenn Purkis Discusses 'The Wonderful World of Work'
Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Yenn Purkis. Yenn is an autistic author, speaker and advocate. Yenn is an avid writer not only writing fabulous books but also has a wonderful blog (check it out here) . Yenn has authored numerous books covering everything from Women with AS, Mental Health, Education and more which are all available on my website. I find Yenn’s writings and weekly quotes a source of insight, understanding & inspiration. Yenn has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and atypical schizophrenia. For me, Yenn’s sharing of their mental health challenges helps me support the students I know and their families. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-74-yenn-purkis-discusses-the-wonderful-world-of-work Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, June 02, 2020
SLP 073 Top Tips for Social Skills & Return to School Post Lock Down
Discussed in this episode In this Podcast Sue discusses ✅ Complexity of returning to school for neurodiverse students ✅ The Social Anxiety many children/students are experiencing and what to do ✅ Why social skills needs to be taught to whole class, whole family & why only teaching the neurodiverse child only is a flawed model ✅ What to do - Top 10 Tips to Develop Social Skills across ages and stages Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-73-top-tips-for-social-skills-return-to-school-post-lock-down Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, May 27, 2020
SLP 072 Everything you Need to Know to Discuss Puberty & Periods with Robyn Steward
Discussed in this episode This week I have interviewed Robyn Steward, an autistic author, who has written one of my favourite puberty books ever “The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods”. Don’t stop reading if you have a son or teach a boy! They need to learn about Periods too. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-72-puberty-and-periods-with-robyn-stewart Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, May 19, 2020
SLP 071: How to Help Children Manage their Emotions with Lauren Brukner
Discussed in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Lauren Brukner, h er bestselling emotional regulation series contains four books providing awesome strategies to help children stay in control and keep calm! . Hope you all enjoy!! In my interview with Lauren we discuss: ✅ Lauren's four ways of labelling our feelings ✅ Different stages on Lauren's "continuum of self-regulation" ✅ Importance of empowering the child to communicate their needs and design their own strategies ✅ Invaluable content in Lauren's four books Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-71-help-children-understand-emotions Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, May 12, 2020
SLP 070: Understanding Meltdowns with Jed Baker
Discussed in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Jed Baker, he is the author of many award-winning books on behaviour and social skills.I am a big fan of Jed and all of his work and very grateful to have him on the podcast. Hope you all enjoy In my interview with Jed we discuss: 7 common reasons for meltdowns Strategies to help children with trauma The impact of anxiety on social skills and how to address that Strategies for students experiencing anxiety around coronavirus The importance of people on the autism spectrum having passions/special interests. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-70-understanding-meltdowns-with-jed-baker Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, May 05, 2020
SLP 069: Top Tips for Secondary School
Discussed in this episode Strategies have been taken from The Essential Guide to Secondary School By Sue Larkey and Anna Tullemans In my experience one of the biggest challenges for staff and students with autism is the number of staff involved with the student compared to primary school. Staff should endeavour to share what works and problem solve with the whole team. Reinforcement across all settings will build competence faster and will result in more success for staff and students. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-69-top-tips-for-secondary-school Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, April 28, 2020
SLP 068: Setting up Learning From Home for Students with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA & Neurodiversity
Discussed in this episode And now some children are going back to school one day a week. It's all very confusing, stressful and uncertain. To reduce some of this stress I have created 11 Top Tips to Support Learning from Home with a podcast explaining these tips. I highly recommend you give it a listen. This podcast is aimed at providing you with strategies and solutions to help to support the children you know & make learning from home a success. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-68-setting-up-learning-from-home Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, April 21, 2020
SLP 067: You cant ask me that
Discussed in this episode You can watch the show "You Can't Ask that" here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that Resources referred to are available via the show notes link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-67-you-cant-ask-me-that/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, April 07, 2020
SLP 066: How Timers Can Support Students with Autism to Learn at Home
Discussed in this episode Why You Should Use Timers with Students with Autism Timers tell the student HOW LONG and WHEN they are going to have to do an activity. Timers allow you to pre-warn the student about activities finishing or starting. They help answer many of the questions these students may have: What is happening? What order? What time? What is next? How long? Timers also add certainty. As they inform the student of what to expect when and for how long. This can help to drastically reduce anxiety, which is especially important during this stressful Coronavirus period. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-65-schedules/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, March 31, 2020
SLP 065: Schedules- The Number 1 Strategy you need to Make These Stressful Times Successful-auphonic
Discussed in this episode Is your child/student struggling to Stay engaged with online learning Get into a routine when learning from home With anxiety in this strange time To stay away from the screen To stay on task For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-65-schedules/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, March 24, 2020
SLP 064: Coronavirus How to Help Children with Autism and How I can Help you
Discussed in this episode During these stressful and uncertain times, it is vital that we help our students understand what coronavirus is and why everything is changing all the time . This is because uncertainty can often result in intense feelings of anxiety for students with autism & neurodiversity. I have created a worksheet of questions to help you talk to children /people, to check what they know, what they understand and how they can make themselves feel better again. In this Podcast I talk through what to ask, how to support and why it is so important it is available to refer back too. Download the worksheet & tips how to use here https://suelarkey.com.au/social-scripts-for-students-with-autism-understand-coronavirus-2/ For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-64-coronavirus-how-to-help-children-with-autism-how-i-can-help-you/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, March 17, 2020
SLP 063: How and Why to Use Visuals
Discussed in this episode Children on the autism spectrum often can struggle with processing verbal or written cues. This is why it can be so effective to use visuals when teaching students with autism. Visuals include real objects, parts of objects or remnants (e.g. empty packet of sultanas), photographs of the actual object, photographs of similar objects, drawings, computer generated symbols (e.g. Boardmaker, Pics for PECS) and written words. Competition winners! Amy Lea Cummings - winner of online course Dani McCann winner of either Essential Guide/Ultimate Guide Please email support@suelarkey.com.au to arrange your book to be sent out to you. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-63-how-and-why-to-use-visuals/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, March 10, 2020
SLP 062: 9 Strategies to reduce stress around homework
Discussed in this episode I have created some strategies and ideas to help students with autism or ADHD complete homework. Be aware that often students with autism or ADHD complete homework but don't hand it in. This can be due to anxiety that it isn't good enough or the teacher didn't specifically request it and the student didn't automatically hand it in. Competition winners! Rachael A'brook - Ultimate Guide to School & Home Kristyn Blair - Essential Guide to Secondary School Please email support@suelarkey.com.au to arrange your book to be sent out to you. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-62-9-strategies-to-reduce-stress-around-homework/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, March 03, 2020
SLP 061: Quick Tips for Helping Kids with ADHD Stay Cool and Calm
Discussed in this episode Fill out the poll in my Facebook ‘Sue Larkey Podcast Community’ to enter the draw to win either the Ultimate Guide or Essential Guide Many children with ASD also have ADHD, in this episode I discuss the co-occuring conditions many children with ADHD and ASD can have For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-061-quick-tips-for-helping-kids-with-adhd-stay-cool-and-calm/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, February 25, 2020
SLP 060: Have you got questions? I’ve got A’s to your Q’s
Discussed in this episode 🎉 WINNERS OF THE TIME TIMER GIVEAWAY 🎊 Congratulations to KETH Young, Mrs Fix Anything, Mum to ASD/ADHD/SPD, tracey1712, millyninefive If you are one of the winners please email me at suelarkey@suelarkey.com.au with your handle name in the email and then we can sort out how to post/which time timer you want! This week’s giveaway A free Online Course or Face to Face course, make sure you listen to find out how you can win. I will also announce the winners of the Time Timers. Spectrum Poem For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-060-have-you-got-questions-ive-got-as-to-your-qs/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, February 18, 2020
SLP 059: The power of preventative breaks and how you can use them to make a difference
Discussed in this episode The power of preventative breaks and how you can use them to make a difference Make sure you listen to the end of the podcast to find out how you can enter the draw for a Time Timer. I have 5 available to give away - Australian residents only. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-059-how-to-use-break-cards/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, February 11, 2020
SLP 058: Graduate Deep Dive into Understanding Behaviour
Discussed in this episode This Podcast is a special podcast for Graduates of mine or Dr Tony Attwood’s Courses. ( Face to Face or Online Courses ) In this Podcast I want to give you tips and strategies to create a calm classroom. If you haven't received the E-book "A Guide to Understanding Behaviour" and are a Graduate of Tony or my courses please email support@suelarkey.com.au and we will send you the link to access them. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-058-graduate-deep-dive-into-understanding-behaviour/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, February 03, 2020
SLP 057: Term 1 Newsletter Out Now. What you will find in 2020
Discussed in this episode ODD and PDA ADHD Homework How and Why to Use Visuals Motorskills: a whole body approach Social Skills Secondary School PLEASE email support@suelarkey.com.au if you are a graduate of one of my or Tony's courses For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-057-term-1-newsletter-out-now-what-you-will-find-in-2020/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, January 28, 2020
SLP 056: Creating a Calm Classroom or Home in 2020
Discussed in this episode Your Top Behaviour Questions Answered 13 Key Strategies to Setting Up Your Classroom which includes more in depth information and tips to help you set up your classroom. https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-056-creating-a-calm-classroom-in-2020/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, January 22, 2020
SLP 055: Setting up your classroom
Discussed in this episode 18 Ways to Set up a Classroom (Quick reference & guide) 13 Key Strategies to Setting Up Your Classroom which includes more in depth information and tips to help you set up your classroom. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-055-setting-up-your-classroom-for-success/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, January 14, 2020
SLP 054: ODD and PDA
Discussed in this episode Have you heard of ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder) & PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)? I am seeing more and more children with a dual diagnosis of ASD and ODD & PDA. Show notes and special survey for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-054-odd-and-pda/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, January 07, 2020
SLP 053: Understanding Meltdowns
Discussed in this episode Difference between the 3 stages of a meltdown How to cope after a meltdown Show notes and special survey for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-053-understanding-meltdowns Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, December 31, 2019
SLP 052: 2020 Happy New Year and Make Toilet Timing a Goal for 2020
Discussed in this episode Happy New Year from Sue Why I call it Toilet TIMING not toilet training 10 Top Tips for Toileting Show notes and special survey for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-052-2020-happy-new-year-and-make-toilet-timing-a-goal-for-2020 Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Fri, December 13, 2019
SLP 051: How Can I help in 2020 Your Top 11 Questions Answered
How to respectfully explain to other children why someone is behaving in a certain way What before and after school prep can parents do to prevent a bad spell Help with sports environments e.g. swimming pools, cross country starts How to help students with low muscle tone and social anxiety to participate in sport Hot days seem to impact children with a diagnosis – what strategies can be used How to increase the variety of food eaten by ASD students Strategies for developing eye contact – See Podcast Episode 3 How to support children who aren’t funded – no OT or TA in the classroom Teaching a child how to wipe their bottom – See Podcast Episode 11 What to do with a student who constantly negotiates and bargains with teacher everyday How to have conversations with parents re suspected ASD in child And more Show notes and special survey for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-051-how-can-i-help-in-2020-your-top-11-questions-answered Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, December 04, 2019
SLP 050: Sue Discusses: Love on the Spectrum, Hannah Gatsby Ted Talk & Gig Buddies Sydney
Show notes for this podcast are at: Sue talks about her AMAZING year also 3 of her favourite talks. https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-050-sue-discusses-love-on-the-spectrum-hannah-gatsby-ted-talk-gig-buddies-sydney Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 25, 2019
SLP 049: Resources, Gift Ideas and End of Year Tips
Sue answers some more questions with specific books and products that could help with them. Also some tips and Sue talks about this years Christmas catalogue. Things you will find in the 2019 Christmas / End of Year Celebrations Catalogue are: 🎁 14 Tips for Christmas / Holiday Season 🎁 Beautiful Picture Books to Educate the Whole Family this Christmas 🎁Holiday Reading Ideas 🎁6 Key Strategies for Creating a Calming Area at School and Home 🎁12 Essential Tips for Concerts and End of Year Celebrates 🎁 Beautiful Books to Help Regulate Emotions 🎁Great Stocking Fillers 🎁How to Use Timers in the Holiday Period Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-049-resources-gift-ideas-end-of-year-tips Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, November 18, 2019
SLP 048: your questions answered
Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-048-questions-from-the-sue-larkey-community-answered Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, November 13, 2019
SLP 047: Transition Cheat Sheets
When I worked as an outreach teacher supporting students in mainstream schools. I created some easy to use cheat sheets for the staff and the students I supported. The more information we share the more we can prepare ! But I found sometimes there was too much information, and much of it was not actually read or used. THE MOST popular and useful documents are available at the podcast show notes page below: Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-047-transition-cheat-sheets Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, November 05, 2019
SLP 046: Tips for transitioning into 2020
Transition includes change in teacher, change in room, change in students in the class not just starting preschool, school, high school and beyond. The nature of ASD is such that transition can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or SMALL the change maybe. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-046-tips-for-transitioning-into-2020 To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, October 29, 2019
SLP 045: Bookclub - Come behind the scenes on my bookshelf
A walk through the actual books in my bookshelf including my own books and others that I use on a regular basis. If you subscribe to me e-newsletter this podcast will follow alone with the electronic catalogue that reads like a book too. Grab a cuppa and join me for our own bookclub meeting. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-045-behind-the-scenes-look-at-my-own-bookshelf To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 21, 2019
SLP 044: Warning this me Ranting
My rant about the amount of kids with ASD being sent out of the classroom, sent to the office, sent home or suspended from school per year and my thoughts about teaching emotional literacy to help reduce these incredible numbers through better emotional regulation. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-044-warning-this-is-me-ranting To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, October 14, 2019
SLP 043: 16 Key Strategies for Sleep
For all children, a good night's sleep is necessary in order to learn effectively the next day. Research has found that two thirds of children with autism have sleep problems, fragmented sleep and early awakenings. I recently did a poll on my Facebook page here most parents identified the issue for them was going to sleep. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-043-16-key-strategies-for-sleep To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, October 08, 2019
SLP 042: Bedwetting and Nighttime Toileting advice and strategies
Nocturnal enuresis is involuntary urination while asleep. This can be very challenging for kids with autism, and their families and carers. Most kids aren’t able to stay dry through the night until they’re 5 or older because their bladders are too small, they lack muscle control, or they sleep too soundly to sense when their bladders are full. The best thing for you and your family to do would be to try to tackle nighttime toileting. However, I am aware that some of you have tried everything available and had no luck. I have put some bedding strategies below to try and make it slightly more manageable. Over the years I have found that nighttime toileting and sleep issues are often interconnected, so I have put some strategies for sleep below. PLEASE remember that a combination of strategies is often the best way forward! Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-042-bedwetting-and-nighttime-toileting To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, September 25, 2019
SLP 041: The Importance of Play for all ages and stages
It is through play that young children learn about and make sense of the world. They experiment with being a Mum or Dad as they act out what they have observed in daily life, e.g. feeding the baby and going to the shops. As children play they develop their cognitive and motor skills, increase their communication and social ability and above all have fun. Play for young children with autism is frequently centered on repetitive actions, e.g. spinning car wheels rather than pushing the car, lining blocks up rather than building towers. They don’t seem to know how to do what comes instinctively to other children. A young child with autism needs to be taught how to play step by step. Be dramatic as you play with your child in order to attract and maintain their attention. Add to the richness of the play by making noises, e.g. ball going down (wheee) doll crying (waa), car horn (beep, beep). Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-041-the-importance-of-play-for-all-ages-and-stages To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Mon, September 16, 2019
SLP 040: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders
Sometimes you need to be a detective to recognise sensory difficulties as the underlying cause of a problem. If possible see an Occupational Therapist as they are great at assessing the child’s sensory processing. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: slp-040-understanding-sensory-processing-disorders To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, September 10, 2019
SLP 039: Using Special Interests to Motivate & Engage
Special interests, fixations and self-stimulation are often a very important part of life for someone with autism. They are usually their only form of relaxation and down time. Special interests and fixations often give the child something they can control and is predictable to them, bringing order to their world. Special interests can include drawing, Lego, Minecraft, Music, YouTube and so much more. Self-stimulation can be more sensory based like rocking, hand flapping, twirling, vocal stimming and more. If you are unsure what their special interest or self-stimulation is, watch what the child is doing when they are left alone. These can often be quite bizarre – over the years I have seen collecting bottle tops, filtering tan bark, fans, lights, light bulbs and vacuum cleaners. It is very important that we have in place the rules and routines around special interests, as they find it hard to finish and self-regulate. Special interests should also be used to motivate and engage students. By using a child’s special interest we can teach them just about anything! Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-039-using-special-interests-to-motivate-engage/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Tue, September 03, 2019
SLP 038: Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week
Some Q & A and general information for Teachers Assistants or as I alike to call them my 'Angels'. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-038-teacher-assistant-appreciation-week/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au
Wed, August 21, 2019
SLP 037: Dr Tony Attwood - 12 Tips to Create an ASD Friendly Classroom
Dr Tony Attwood, world renowned psychologist on Asperger’s Syndrome / High-Functioning Autism, has written a number of best selling books. His book Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals and The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome are in over 22 languages and are world best selling books for ASD. I always find Tony’s workshops and resources practical, informative and engaging. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-037-dr-tony-attwood/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below.
Wed, August 14, 2019
SLP 036: Puberty: Preparing for Success at Home and School
Puberty is part of natural development for all children. Puberty usually starts in girls around 10-11 and boys 11-12. Menstruation for girls typically occurs between 12 and 13, while voice changes for boys is often around 15. We ALL need to have on-going discussions with the child and this is where having both home and school helping the child’s understanding is vital. Boys and girls need to know about their changes and changes in the opposite sex too (particularly, if they have opposite sex siblings or are at co-ed schools). It is important to start sharing this information with them before the changes occur otherwise the children may worry that something is wrong with them. I know some parents who talk about the changes before they happen and then as they happen their children tell them and they celebrate! Open, honest and on-going information is most effective, and not too much information all at once! That being said some children want to know everything and that is where books can be wonderful. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-036-puberty-preparing-for-success-at-home-and-school/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/
Wed, August 07, 2019
SLP 035: Slow Processing Speed - What is it - What to do
Have you noticed these signs in a child you know: Unorganised, often loses or forgets homework Rarely completes tests on time and leaves multiple questions unanswered on timed exams Can't perform simple maths problems, sequences and calculations Turns in incomplete homework because they don't understand the instructions Need a quiet area to study and is often distracted by background noise Lacks focus with reading and taking notes Tries to avoid multi-step problems Needs extra time to make decisions This child might have slow processing speed. This means they may have difficulty remembering instructions in the classroom or retaining important details for an assignment or exam . These children are often labelled “dumb” or “lazy” when they are often very intelligent, but don’t process information as quickly as their classmates. This can lead to anxiety as it impacts on their ability to engage in learning. So it is important to put in place accommodations so they don’t feel like they are struggling. Understanding the link between anxiety and slow processing speed helps you to best support the child and for the child to know why they may take longer than their peers. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-035-slow-processing-speed-what-is-it-what-to-do/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/
Wed, July 31, 2019
SLP 034: Strategy + Action = Success and Independence
It is very important when developing a behaviour program that you put in place two types of strategies: Strategies for the ADULTS to use to manage the students behaviour Strategies for the CHILD to manage THEIR OWN behaviour Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-034-strategy-action-success-independence/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/
Wed, July 24, 2019
SLP 033: Understanding Mental Health and ASD
Recognising and exploring the relationship between ASD and mental health difficulties is vital, so each can be addressed successfully. As Tony Attwood said “ people with Asperger’s Syndrome appear especially vulnerable to feeling depressed, with about one in three adolescents and two out of three adults with Asperger’s Syndrome having experienced at least one episode of severe depression in their life”. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-033-understanding-mental-health-and-asd/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/
Wed, July 03, 2019
SLP 032: Understanding Sensory Needs. My Favourite sensory tools, how to use and why
Many children with ASD will be over or under reactive to sensory stimuli including touch, taste, smell, sound, sight and/or movement. By regulating the amount and intensity of stimulation i t helps to keep the nervous system calm, organised and focused. Children can be under-aroused and sluggish one moment, and overwhelmed and anxious the next. Meeting sensory needs can include using sensory tools to regulate behaviour or adapting activities to reduce sensory stimulation. For example some children can sit for longer periods with a sensory tool/fidget tool. While other children may need clothing adaptations, e.g. socks with no overlocking for them to wear shoes and socks. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-031-strategies-for-playground/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/
Wed, June 26, 2019
SLP 031: Solutions and Strategies for Common Playground Behaviours
The playground is often an extremely confusing environment for children on the spectrum. Playgrounds can be overwhelming in many ways; socially, sensorially and behaviourally. Children with ASD, ADHD,ODD often desperately want friends and to play with other children but don’t have the skills required. This can result in them getting in trouble for behaviour, becoming socially isolated, bullied or unable to maintain friendships. To overcome this, it is important schools implement proactive strategies to support students to engage appropriately in the playground. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-031-strategies-for-playground/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Wed, June 12, 2019
SLP 030: Using Communication Temptations to Motivate to Communicate
Many children with ASD do not feel the need or motivated to communicate as everyone in their environment thinks for them, gives them what they want or even anticipates their needs. When you create a communication programme it is VITAL you create as many opportunities as possible for the child to communicate. Start with activities that are particularly desirable or intriguing for your child are more likely to ‘tempt’ them or provide them with sufficient motivation to communicate with another person. Encourage verbal children to use their words or extend their word i.e. “ Drink ” to “ I want drink ” and non-verbal children to use visuals/signs/gesture to communicate. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-030-using-communication-temptations-to-motivate-to-communicate/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Tue, June 04, 2019
SLP 029: Why Your Words Matter
Many children with ASD have Mind Blindness, meaning they are often literal and don't know the inferred intent of language. This often leads to difficulty understanding another person's perspective. This can mean certain words are often very confusing, for example, children with ASD typically struggle with the words STOP and NO. If an adult says STOP what does this mean? Do they mean stop breathing? Stop moving? Stop eating? STOP does not tell a child what they can do - it only tells them what they shouldn't do. When you have to use STOP make sure you add a little bit more information so the child knows what they should do i.e. STOP working, pencil down, it's time to listen. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-029-why-your-words-matter/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Mon, May 27, 2019
SLP 028: Diagnosis- What to do? Where to go? What Next?
Information for families who have recently received a diagnosis for their children or are waiting for a diagnosis. Also information for teachers and educators. Things discussed are what to do, where to go to what to do next. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-028-diagnosis-what-to-do-where-to-go-what-next/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Wed, May 22, 2019
SLP 027: My Formula for Behaviour Regulation
The emotional world for people on the spectrum can be very scary! Emotions often come without warning and are difficult to label and connect to a cause, which leaves the person unable to control them. “ You cannot control what you cannot define, label, and understand. ” ( Excerpt from The Autism Discussion Page, pg 285), therefore it is very important we give the child skills and strategies to understand and regulate their emotions. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-027-my-formula-for-behaviour-regulation/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Wed, May 15, 2019
SLP 026: Q and A from the Sue Larkey Facebook Group
Sue answers questions asked via the Sue Larkey facebook group . Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-026-facebook-q-and-a/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Mon, May 06, 2019
FREE Webinars available until Sunday 12th May, Term 2 Course Starts Monday - $20 OFF
FREE Webinars available until Sunday 12th May, Term 2 Course Starts Monday - $20 OFF. Your Questions Answered about Online Learning Here are the most commonly asked questions about my online training courses. If you want more information about them please visit elearning.suelarkey.com.au An example of the questions and topics covered in this podcast are: Do I have to do it at the same time every week? Why online learning is so powerful? Who are the courses for? What's the difference between Tony and Sue's courses? Course timeframes explained Can you pause? Can you watch the course online as a group? Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-promo-1 To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Free Webinars are available here: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/
Tue, April 30, 2019
SLP 025: Behind the Scenes of my Term 2 Newsletter
Sue talks about the latest newsletter and some of the thinking behind these newsletters. Sue also give a summary of the key points she covers for this term. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-025-behind-the-scenes-of-my-term-2-newsletter/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Thu, April 25, 2019
SLP 024: My Personal Experience of not being able to talk
Sue talk about what it was like when she was unable to speak after an operation on her throat. Insights on how it feels to not be able to communicate quickly and being treated differently because of it. A unique opportunity for Sue to see what it like to be non verbal from the perspective of the kids she helps. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-024-my-personal-experience-of-not-being-able-to-talk/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Mon, April 15, 2019
SLP 023: Read a Personal Account this year
Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-023-read-a-personal-account-this-year/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Mon, April 08, 2019
SLP 022: Come into the Classroom with Sue: Sue discusses Engaging a Disengaged Student
For a different style podcast this week, Sue discusses with her partner Andrew an experience going into a classroom and seeing a dis-engaged student needing help and talks about how she quickly assessed where they were at and what techniques she used to re-engage them. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-022-engaging-a-disengaged-student/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Sun, March 31, 2019
SLP 021: Why you need to know about Interoception and the Impact on the kids you know!
Interoception refers to the ability to perceive and understand your internal sensations and emotions. This occurs through receptors located throughout your body which communicate to your brain. When the interoceptive system is working properly, you are motivated to take action to restore your balance and help you feel more comfortable. For example, if you get thirsty - you get a drink; if you feel cold - you get a sweater; if you feel anxious - you seek comfort. Simply, interoception is your urge to act. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-021-why-you-need-to-know-about-interoception-and-the-impact-on-the-kids-you-know/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Mon, March 25, 2019
SLP 020: Managing Screen Time
Screens are a wonderful tool to use with children, however they are becoming increasingly difficult to monitor and manage. Here are a few great examples of questions you could ask yourself to see if the child's screen time is under control? Do you have a plan to ' manage ' screen time? Is it being followed? Does screen use interfere with what your family/classroom wants to do? Does screen use interfere with sleep? Does the child easily transition between screen time and non-screen time? i.e. will they get 'off' when directed If after asking these questions you are wanting to put in place some strategies to manage screen time, below are some tips to get you started. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-020-managing-screen-time/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Sun, March 17, 2019
SLP 019: Success for Camps and Excursions
Many children with ASD can find the anticipation of camp to be a source of great stress. Letting the student know as much detail as possible from the food to the different sensory feelings they might encounter, can often help to reduce anxiety and uncertainty. Talking about expectations and concerns can allow staff to tailor their support to the child's specific needs. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-019-success-for-camps-and-excursions/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Sun, March 10, 2019
SLP 018: Strategies for Using Time Timers
For anyone who wants to measure and manage time more effectively, the Time Timer is an innovative visual timer designed to "show" the passage of time through the use of a red disk that disappears as time elapses. Unlike traditional timers that fail to make the abstract concept of time concrete, the Time Timer's visual depiction of "time remaining" provides stress-free management at school and home. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-018-why-timers-are-so-important-minimising-stress-around-timers/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Mon, March 04, 2019
SLP 017: 29 Ways for Teacher Assistants to Support Students
Teacher assistants, school support officers, teacher aides etc. – you are angels in disguise and we thank you for all your hard work with our ASD students. You are usually the person that the student with ASD may develop a great mentoring relationship with, so it is important that you start off on the ‘right foot’. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-017-29-ways-for-teacher-assistants-to-support-students/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Sun, February 24, 2019
SLP 016: 3 Steps to Success with your IEPS - Individual Education Plans
An Individual Education Plan (IEP) (also known by other names including Individual Learning Plan or ILP) may be developed for a student with diverse learning needs or a disability . An IEP is about access and equity to education. It should consider the “reasonable adjustments” that need to be made to provide students with access to teaching, learning and the schooling experience generally. The IEP meeting is an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, related services personnel, and students (when appropriate) to work together to provide an appropriate educational program. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-016-3-steps-to-success-with-your-ieps-individual-education-plans/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Fri, February 15, 2019
SLP 015: Want to know more about Online Learning? Frequently Asked Questions -Answered
Here are the most commonly asked questions about my online training courses. If you want more information about them please visit elearning.suelarkey.com.au An example of the questions and topics covered in this podcast are: Do I have to do it at the same time every week? Why online learning is so powerful? Who are the courses for? What's the difference between Tony and Sue's courses? Course timeframes explained Can you pause? Can you watch the course online as a group? To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Tue, February 05, 2019
SLP 014: Why I love the term 'Neurodiversity'
Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences between people should be recognised and respected. Instead of using terms like ’dys - function’ ‘dis- abilities’ & ‘dis-orders’ neurodiversity is an enabling term that takes into account neurological differences. Neurodiversity - is not one size fits all. We are all different and neurodiversity celebrates difference. I personally love the term neurodiversity, as many children I meet don’t have official “labels” yet, but their family, educators, etc. notice their different way of engaging in learning. My passion is to ensure these children get the most out of their educational settings by putting in place strategies and accommodations that support their specific learning style. One way to do this is to put in place strategies to ‘make learning fun’. To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Tue, January 29, 2019
SLP 013: Key Strategies to Setting up Your Classroom
It can take a lot of energy and planning to get each student off to a good start for a new school year. In this podcast I have included some tips and ideas to help everyone get off to a great start: ✅18 Ways to Set up a Classroom (Quick reference & guide) ✅ 13 Key Strategies to Setting Up Your Classroom which includes more in depth information and tips to help you set up your classroom. Read the full blog post about setting up the classroom suelarkey.com.au/ideas-to-help-you-set-up-your-classroom-for-success/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Sun, December 02, 2018
SLP 012: Q and A from Podcast Listeners
Here are the questions sent in by listeners of the Sue Larkey Podcast. For all of the answers in full written form please see the full blog post - suelarkey.com.au/q-and-a-from-podcast-listeners Question: One of my young gentleman is constantly wearing his jumper and track suit pants we're already reaching 39 degrees and soon it's going to hit 51. Do you have any suggestions about helping him realize to wear appropriate clothing? Question: A couple of comments from educators I work with these. The child just won't eat anything. Question: The other question Monique had is we've got a kid who pulls everything off the shelves, out of the baskets, resulting in chaos. What do we do? Question: Would it be possible to create a podcast for families who have just received a diagnosis. Question: "One of our families just got a diagnosis and this was immediately followed up by taking him to an OT, Speechie and the families didn't even know what the different people were for" Read the full blog post of this Q and A at the link below. https://suelarkey.com.au/q-and-a-from-podcast-listeners/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Sun, November 25, 2018
SLP 011: Tips for toileting
Toilet training your child is a big task even for neuro-typical children. Parents often procrastinate over when to start and we keep delaying it for whatever reason we can think of! My biggest concern for children with ASD is if they are not out of nappies by five years of age then they often start to lose muscle control and can end up with long term bowel and bladder issues. Toileting is not something that the child will grow into or get better with age. We all need to action ASAP – and this includes schools. If a child is attending pre-school or school when the parents are toilet training then we all need to get behind the toileting programme and provide consistency all day every day until the child has mastered it. Read the full blog post about my Tips for Toileting at the link below. https://suelarkey.com.au/top-tips-for-toilet-training/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Sun, November 18, 2018
SLP 010: Transition Cheat Sheets - profile report and 10 things about me
When I worked as an outreach teacher supporting students in mainstream schools. I created some easy to use cheat sheets for the staff and the students I supported. The more information we share the more we can prepare ! But I found sometimes there was too much information, and much of it was not actually read or used. THE MOST popular and useful documents are available at the podcast show notes page here: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-010-transitioning-cheat-sheets/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Sun, November 11, 2018
SLP 009: Tips for Transitioning for next year - Start Planning Now
Transition includes change in teacher, change in room, change in students in the class not just starting preschool, school, high school and beyond. The nature of ASD is such that transition can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or SMALL the change maybe. Changing Teacher is like…. Moving to a Foreign Country For the child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) moving to a new teacher, classroom or campus is like moving to foreign country. There is a different language (eg one teacher says ‘pack away’, new teacher says ‘clean up’). Teachers and other students have different facial expressions and body language to interpret, new rules, new schedules, new smells, different pencils just to mention a few changes. This new ‘foreign country’ causes the child to feel enormous anxiety and stress, which in turn can lead to behaviour. This anxiety and behaviour can be managed by effective planning and transition strategies. This article aims to give you ideas, strategies and solutions to managing transition and have in place strategies ready to make next year a Success! To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Mon, November 05, 2018
SLP 008: Three Stages of a Meltdown & What You Can Do About It
Managing meltdowns is very important. I believe the key is getting in early and putting in place strategies before the behaviour escalates. You will need a range of strategies to prevent the meltdown escalating. For some students strategies that may help include: ignoring, distracting, redirecting, send on an errand, and more. Understanding the Three Stages of a Meltdown will make it easier to identify and apply strategies to prevent. To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian website: https://suelarkey.com.au Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/
Mon, October 29, 2018
SLP 007: Theory of Mind
Download this podcast Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Many people on the autism spectrum have difficulty with social skills as they are not logical – rules change, games change, people are your friend one day but not the next and children use language and phrases that can be confusing. In addition not being able to predict what people mean and understanding the context of a social situation can make social situations very frustrating. This is called ‘Theory of Mind’. Most children can pass a Theory of Mind test by age three, whereas most people with ASD have an impaired Theory of Mind. To read my detailed blog post on this subject please go to https://suelarkey.com.au/theory-of-mind/
Mon, October 22, 2018
SLP 006: Adjustments for Test and Exams
Download this podcast Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Exam time and tests are often a very difficult time for students with ASD. Their anxiety, fear of failure, perfectionism and learning style often makes this a highly stressful time for everyone. In my experience often their longer processing time makes it difficult to read a question and then figure out what it really means. They may also perseverate (become stuck and not move on) on a question that they don’t know. Some students have difficulty explaining their ‘thinking’ and just put the answers rather than showing their ‘working out’. It’s important we put in place appropriate procedures /adjustments so that students can perform at their best in tests & exams.
Mon, October 08, 2018
SLP 005: Executive Function
Download this podcast Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD The One Thing I Wish I knew YEARS ago was the IMPORTANCE of executive functioning and HOW to improve it as it underpins everything from behaviour to social to engagement. Executive functioning refers to the part of your brain that organises, prioritises and regulates emotions. However, I prefer to refer to it as the ‘Air Traffic Control,’ as just like air traffic control has to manage thousands of planes on countless runways with perfect timing, students have to manage information and distractions. Impaired Executive Function can impact significantly on children with autism spectrum disorder’s ability to learn and engage in busy learning environments. To read the comprehensive blog post about Executive function please go here: https://suelarkey.com.au/the-one-thing-i-wish-i-knew-years-ago/
Sun, September 30, 2018
SLP 001: Welcome to the Sue Larkey Podcast
Download this podcast Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD This podcast gives you some insight into how Sue got into the Autism Spectrum Disorder eduction in the first place, what motivates here and what to expect from this podcast. Sue Larkey enlightens, and entertains with valuable insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ODD and PDA. Covering strategies from the Early Years to Teens Years and Beyond. Join Sue as she shares simple yet effective tips, supports and strategies on a range of topics including social skills, communication and positive behaviour support. Sue Larkey is uniquely positioned within the education system having taught both as a primary school teacher and a special education teacher. She combines this practical experience with extensive research, having completed a Masters in Special Education and currently undertaking a Doctorate of Education, focusing on inclusive education. Sue is unashamedly passionate about her mission – to inspire parents and educators and teach them how to Make it a Success.
Sat, September 29, 2018
SLP 004: Social Scripts
Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Friendship, play and social interaction are all two-way – and we need to support both the child with ASD and their peers to make social skills programmes work. Using social scripts to teach children with ASD, ADHD, ODD and PDA how to engage socially can be a great strategy to improve understanding of events and situations. Social scripts describe a social situation, skill or concept. The goal of a social script is to promote true social understanding. suelarkey.com.au/promoting-social-understanding-social-scripts
Sat, September 29, 2018
SLP 003: Eye Contact vs Eye Gaze
Download this podcast Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD I’ve had a lot of questions in regards to eye contact and understandably so since eye contact is an important part of communication and socialisation. It demonstrates an awareness of and interest in the other people. However, for children with ASD it doesn’t come naturally and has even been reported as ‘painful’ by people with ASD to look at people’s eyes. In many cases when children are not looking at people’s eyes /faces, people assume the child is not paying attention or listening. However, we must be cautious not to assume that not looking means not listening, in fact many children report listening best with their eyes closed or when they look away. Teaching eye contact is very difficult, as in society when we communicate we actually use an ‘eye gaze’ rather than eye contact (staring into eyes). I’ve had students who have been taught eye contact rather than eye gaze, they then tend to stare deep into your eyes, which people generally find very uncomfortable too. I prefer to teach Eye gaze through looking at people’s faces rather than directly at the eyes. Some children are best if you choose a specific part of the face, like ears, eyebrows, mouth or nose. It is an important skill to teach students to look in the direction of the speaker and at their face if possible. For more information on this subject please checkout the comprehensive blog post about it at suelarkey.com.au/eye-contact-vs-eye-gaze
Sat, September 29, 2018
SLP 002: Teen Years and Beyond
Download this podcast Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD I have had many parents and educators requesting resources and tips for teens and young adults. I agree it is hard to find information and resources for how to guide and support this age group. I am thrilled to find a resource whose aim is “to increase the odds that your child grows into an adult with a rewarding, meaningful life” (xiii). Dr Temple Grandin and Dr Debra Moore. Sue share her top 10 tips to increasing success for teens and adults. Find a mentor. Be your kid's couch or find one for them. Adults (parents and mentors) must take the lead or it will not just happen (this is everything from learning independent living skills to a career). Help to set realistic goals and provide support to figure out how to achieve those goals. Start small – slowly introduce new ideas and experiences. Give them clear start dates and deadlines to complete each step. Start early and build up skills that will endure. Just do it. Magic can happen when you introduce them to new things. Stretch them out of their comfort zones Stay strong – don’t let your child’s fears and setbacks detract from continuing to plan and take action. Read the extensive blog post about these tips and the Temple Grandin Movie here: suelarkey.com.au/teen-years-and-beyond
loading...