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

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 Disclos...

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...

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 l...

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...

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 n...

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...

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...

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...

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 he...

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...

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...

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, e...

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. T...

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...

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....

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 experi...

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 student...

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...

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 li...

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: 👉 N...

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 i...

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....

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. U...

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 interv...

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 recomm...