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

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....

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 preventat...

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 reduc...

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 Stre...

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 a...

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 f...

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 Faceboo...

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...

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 absco...

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...

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 Ev...

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...

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 Expla...

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 n...

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 Informatio...

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...

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-strateg...

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_yo...

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 suelarke...

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...

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 Neurodivers...

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 f...

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 Think...

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 htt...

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...