Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 edu...

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 firs...

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...

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  –...

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 idea...

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 amyg...

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 ar...

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 abo...

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...

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...

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 Suc...

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...

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...

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....

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 t...

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 faceb...

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...

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...

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 Augmentati...

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...

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....