Sue Larkey Podcast
266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsSue 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.
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/
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.
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Episodes
SLP 156: From Learning to Communicate to Learning to Drive: Mum of Twins with Autism shares her Experiences
May 16, 2022 03:10 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBWhat 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 Scho...
SLP 155: Top Tips for Busy & Complex Classrooms
May 09, 2022 04:33 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBWhat 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 no...
SLP 154: Understanding Procrastination with ADHD Expert Simon Da Roza
May 02, 2022 03:04 - 31 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat 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_expe...
SLP 153: A Lived Experience - Robyn Stewart shares the Importance of Challenging Autistic Children to improve Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
April 25, 2022 02:48 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBThis 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 i...
SLP 153: A Lived Experience - Robyn Steward shares the Importance of Challenging Autistic Children to improve Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
April 25, 2022 02:48 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBThis 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 ...
SLP 152: Mum Shares her Journey of Toilet Training Twins with Autism
April 18, 2022 23:49 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBWhat 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 specif...
SLP 151: How to Share A Diagnosis with an Autistic Child, Peers & Siblings
April 11, 2022 02:06 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBWhat 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...
SLP 150: Sharing the Diagnosis with Family & Friends - Who, Why & How
April 05, 2022 01:58 - 37 minutes - 42.7 MBWhat 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 ...
SLP 149: Masking & Veneer of Coping - What is it? & What to do?
March 28, 2022 01:53 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBWhat 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 i...
SLP 148 :Open Plan Classrooms not working? Classroom Teacher Shares her Top Tips
March 21, 2022 09:40 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MBWhat 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 gro...
SLP 147: How to Use 10 Types of Accommodations and Adjustments
March 14, 2022 03:21 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBWhat 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 ...
SLP 146: Using SMART Goals and IEPs to Improve Outcomes
March 07, 2022 01:30 - 35 minutes - 40.6 MBWhat 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/ J...
SLP 145: Time Management = Anxiety Management
February 28, 2022 03:18 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBWhat 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 rea...
SLP 144: Q&A – SUE answers your questions from the webinar
February 21, 2022 03:41 - 49 minutes - 56.6 MBWhat 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 ru...
SLP 143: Webinar Replay – 18 Key Strategies for Setting Up Your Classroom
February 14, 2022 00:46 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWhat 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...
SLP 142: Setting Up Your Classroom For Success in 2022
February 02, 2022 23:49 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBWhat 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...
SLP 141: How to Help Children with Separation Anxiety
January 24, 2022 02:28 - 43 minutes - 50 MBWhat 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 p...
SLP 140: 10 Tools Every School & Home Needs in 2022
January 17, 2022 00:37 - 31 minutes - 36.7 MBWhat 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. An...
SLP 139: Using Boardgames to Support Social & Emotional Development
January 10, 2022 02:35 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBBoardgames 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...
SLP 138: Finding your Flow in 2022 with a Special Guest. DRUM roll ..... the special guest is.... Andrew Larkey
January 03, 2022 01:54 - 45 minutes - 52.8 MBWhy 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 fo...
SLP 137: Key Strategies for Toilet Training Kids with Autism
December 12, 2021 23:42 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBToilet 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 ...
SLP 136: Finding Autistic Joy & More - An Interview with Dean Beadle
December 06, 2021 02:43 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MBWe 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 s...
SLP 135: The Importance of Role Models with a Lived Experience - For You & the Kids you Know
November 29, 2021 02:59 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBRole 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 ...
SLP 135: Finding Autistic Joy & More - An Interview with Dean Beadle
November 29, 2021 02:59 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBRole 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 ...
SLP 134: Give the Gift of Understanding this Holiday Season - Ideas & Tips
November 22, 2021 02:59 - 28 minutes - 33.4 MBThis 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 underst...
SLP 133: Strategies for Support Workers - Sue Larkey and Anna Tullemans
November 15, 2021 00:50 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBThis 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 Individualise...
SLP 132: Understanding Challenging Behaviour ODD and PDA
November 07, 2021 23:38 - 33 minutes - 38 MBDiscussed 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 face...
SLP 131: Free Webinar Replay – Everything you Need to Know about Transition
November 01, 2021 10:51 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBDiscussed 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 👉 T...
EP 130 Cheat Sheets for Transition – How to Use Sue Larkey’s Cheat Sheets
October 25, 2021 01:25 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBDiscussed 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...
SLP 129: How to Address your Biggest Challenge – 3 Steps to Success
October 12, 2021 03:49 - 30 minutes - 34.5 MBDiscussed 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 li...
SLP 128: Depressive Meltdowns - What they are and What to do
October 04, 2021 05:03 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MBTrigger 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 thei...
SLP 127: Using Games to Teach – Part 2: Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and More
September 20, 2021 05:27 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBDiscussed 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 m...
SLP 126: Using games to teach social skill and more (Part 1)
September 13, 2021 01:59 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBDiscussed 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 ...
SLP 125: Setting up Learning From Home for Students with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA and Neurodiversity
September 06, 2021 01:38 - 25 minutes - 29.9 MBDiscussed 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...
SLP 124: Teacher Assistant Tips for Supporting Learning at School and Home – Your Questions Answered
August 31, 2021 02:46 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MBDiscussed 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...
SLP 123: Make Learning FUN – Using Cooking to Teach at School and Home
August 23, 2021 07:28 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBDiscussed 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 th...
SLP 122: Why change equals behaviour
August 16, 2021 02:14 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MBDiscussed 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 yo...
SLP 121: Love on the Spectrum - Sex therapist shares her tips
August 09, 2021 06:16 - 29 minutes - 34.4 MBDiscussed 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...
SLP 120: Strategies and Insights to Inform your Teaching Practice with Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey
August 02, 2021 01:46 - 28 minutes - 32.3 MBDiscussed 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...
SLP 119: Webinar Replay – Sensory Strategies for Educators – the often Overlooked Causes of Behaviour
July 26, 2021 05:04 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBDiscussed 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...
SLP 118: NEW Free E-book Sensory Strategies for Educators. Over 120+ Simple Classroom Adaptations for Busy Educators
July 12, 2021 02:22 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBDiscussed 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 amaz...
SLP 117: Top Tips for Teaching Children with Autism in The Early Years
June 28, 2021 01:51 - 28 minutes - 32.5 MBDiscussed 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...
SLP 116: Temple Grandin One of Time Magazine's Most Influential people in the World Shares her Insights into Sensory, Social and Behaviour.
June 14, 2021 03:51 - 32 minutes - 37.1 MBDiscussed 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 – j...
SLP 115: What you can Learn from Lived Experiences of Autism and ADHD
June 07, 2021 00:43 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MBDiscussed 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 lin...
SLP 114: Making Friends and Being One
May 24, 2021 03:15 - 27 minutes - 32.2 MBDiscussed 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/maki...
SLP 113: How to help kids who struggle with handwriting
May 17, 2021 02:24 - 24 minutes - 28.7 MBDiscussed 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/k...
SLP 112: De-escalation Strategies to use before, during and after a meltdown
May 10, 2021 04:26 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBDiscussed 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 awa...
SLP 111: Webinar Replay - Teaching Neurodiverse Students in Your Busy and Complex Classroom
May 03, 2021 04:36 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBDiscussed 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...
SLP 110: Understanding autism: common confusions and misunderstandings – with psychologist Emily Hanlon
April 26, 2021 02:40 - 33 minutes - 38 MBDiscussed 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’, ...
SLP 109: Over 106 + Tips & Strategies to Teach in your Busy & Complex Classroom - Sue discusses New FREE E-book
April 17, 2021 05:32 - 31 minutes - 36.7 MBDiscussed 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 & St...