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

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...

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 we...

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...

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...

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" ✅ Impor...

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 skill...

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 se...

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 chi...

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 under...

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....

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/suelarkeypodc...

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 the...

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...

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 -...

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...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 f...

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...

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....

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/suelarkeyp...

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 web...

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 mo...

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...