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. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ April is an Opportunity to Celebrate & Advocate for Neurodiversity ✅ Why I love the term Neurodiversity ✅ Why important to ask about people's personal preferences for "terminology" ✅ During April watch/learn from a Movie, or TV Show, Connect to Neurodiverse people online to celebrate neurodiversity ✅ 10 Top Tips to Understand Neurodiversity to share with your community Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/10-essential-tips-to-share-to-increase-understanding/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Why social skills programmes need to be "driven" by individual's needs and their personal goals (HELP) ✅ How to build social capacity in teen years and beyond ✅ The importance of programmes/ relationships being ✅ Two amazing programmes share insights and information on how programs support teens and young people to develop connections and friends ✅ Range of fabulous options available in most communities to help build social connections. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/social-connection-for-neurodiverse-teen-adults/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ How she used video modelling to help her son understand a "Playdate" ✅ The power of commenting to help children understand the situation – what is happening, what to do and more ✅ Using Mr Bean to help his son go to the dentist ✅ A wonderful lesson plan to use to explain Autism to your class ✅ A beautiful Poem that would be great to share with your community too Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/video-modelling-to-support-neuordiverse/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Why camp is so important for curriculum and social learning ✅ Tips and strategies to prepare for camp and excursions ✅ How to use social stories, pre-recorded videos or a visit to explain what camp will be like ✅ Accommodations about food, sleeping, noise etc. to make at camp Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/preparing-neurodiverse-students-for-camps-excursions/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Parents share their experiences of trialling medication for Neurodiverse children, including ASD, ADHD, Anxiety ✅ What to do if your partner doesn't want your child taking medication ✅ What are the pros and cons to weigh up when trialling medication ✅ When to change or stop the medication ✅ Sue's Top Tips from her best selling book "The Ultimate Guide to School & Home" pg 129 – 130 Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/medication-of-children-with-autism/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Social scripts are a visual tool that helps children with ASD, ADHD, ODD, and PDA understand social rules and interactions. ✅ They describe social situations and skills and can be helpful in engaging in new activities or understanding expectations and rules. ✅ Successful social scripts use photos, line drawings, or videos to support the text and involve the child in their creation. ✅ The language used in social scripts should be flexible, positive, and easy to understand. ✅ It's important to check understanding by reading the social scripts with the child and make any necessary edits. ✅ Re-reading social scripts often is important to reinforce learning, and it can be helpful to make copies for use at home and school. ✅ Social scripts promote true social understanding by helping children with ASD understand social rules, what others mean, and how to interact. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/social-scripts-the-essential-tool/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Children with autism often struggle to understand the inferred intent of language due to mind blindness, leading to difficulty following instructions. ✅ Certain words like "stop" and "no" can cause confusion and trigger an overreaction or escalate behaviour in children with autism. ✅ When using words like "stop," make sure to add more information to tell the child what they should do instead of what they shouldn't do. ✅ The words "could," "would," and "can" often sound like a choice rather than a direction, leading to confusion for children with autism. ✅ It's better to use clear and direct language like "start work" to avoid confusion and promote understanding ✅ Focusing on telling the child what to do instead of what not to do is more supportive and directive. ✅ It's important to use language that conveys the intended message clearly to ensure the child's safety and learning. ✅ Mind blindness can also cause difficulty in understanding another person's perspective. ✅ Teachers can improve communication by understanding the power of their words and using language that is clear, direct, and easy to understand. ✅ By making these changes in language, teachers can avoid triggers and improve communication with children with autism. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why-your-words-can-cause-meltdowns-and-what-to-say-instead/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. My live webinar last week was a success! If you missed it, it's not too late to sign up HERE and 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 your 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 Their Stress ✅ Supporting Students Socially and Emotionally ✅ How to Identify the Underlying Causes of Disengagement/Behaviour ✅ 1 hour of POWER – Strategies to Make a Difference to You and the Kids you know Click Here To Register for the Webinar Replay Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/18-essential-strategies-to-set-up-your-classroom-2023/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: Creating a more inclusive and accommodating learning environment for neurodiverse students is important. There are many resources available to help achieve this goal. Here are the top 10 must-have resources for supporting neurodiverse learners, both at school and at home. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/top-10-resources-for-supporting-neurodiverse-students/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ The 13 Most Important Strategies ✅ Bonus 5 Proactive/Prevent Strategies Often Missed ✅ How To Support Motor Skills Development in A Busy Classroom (& Why it matters!) ✅ Key Elements for your Individual Education Plans (IEPs) ✅ Anxiety Management = Time Management – Top Tips ✅ Special Bonus – Key To Get the Best out of Students with ADHD ✅ 21 Surprising Ways Timers can get support Students engage & Succeed ✅ Pit Falls & Common Mistakes Made using Timers ✅ How and Why to Use Visual in Complex Classrooms ✅ Interoception – the impact and what Educators can do about it ✅ Solutions/Ideas to Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties in the Classroom ✅ 9 Essential Strategies for Homework ✅ 6 Key Strategies for Quick Results in Secondary School Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/key-strategies-for-setting-up-your-classroom-for-success-2023/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. For more insights and information from Ange Anderson: angeandersontherapeutic.co.uk In this interview, we will discuss: ✅ I am concerned about the number of students not in full-time school and the number of Educators leaving or retiring. ✅ Is the system broken? What can we do about it? ✅ My passion is to support Students & Educators ✅ My proposal to help you in 2023 Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Ange Anderson was head of a special school for students aged between 2 and 11 with conditions ranging from PMLD, SLD, ADHD, complex needs and EBD. 75% of students had autism as a primary or secondary diagnosis. She introduced over 25 different therapeutic and technological interventions and innovations that she first researched extensively in the school and we were a leading specialist school in Wales because of the effect they had on our students. She is now an SEN advisor for a global VR company and also an advisor specialising in therapeutic and technological interventions and innovations for those who are neurodivergent in schools and for families in the UK. For more insights and information from Ange Anderson: angeandersontherapeutic.co.uk In this interview, we will discuss: ✅ Why Ange believes play is important for neurodivergent children ✅ How Ange's school implemented play for PDA/ODD students and its positive effect on engagement ✅ How they implemented DIR/Floortime in a specialist school ✅ Why Ange recommends sensory profiles for all children ✅ How Ange's school introduced a range of different approaches and why Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/innovative-approaches-to-teaching-diverse-students-pda-odd/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Professor Josephine Barbaro is a Principal Research Fellow and Neurodiversity Affirming Psychologist at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University. She is co-founder of Australia's first 'Early Assessment Clinic' for autism, focusing on children under 3 years old. A/Prof Barbaro's research interests are in the early identification and diagnosis of autism in infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, family health and well-being following a diagnosis, and Neurodiversity Affirming research and practice. In this interview we will talk about: ✅ What is autism screening/developmental surveillance? ✅ What are some of the early signs of Autism? ✅ How early can we identify and diagnose Autistic kiddos and what's the current average age of diagnosis? ✅ The tools Professor Babaro's developed – SACS (for professionals), ASDetect (for parents), how accurate they are, where they're being used, and how people can access them. ✅ What to do if you suspect a child is Autistic? ✅ How to talk to parents in an affirming and empathic way if you suspect their child might be showing early signs? ✅ What to do if Doctors dismiss parental/carer concerns and say things like, 'They are just being a boy' or 'they will grow out of it?' Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/new-tools-for-diagnosis-with-professor-barbaro/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Dr. Perry LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. He earned his doctorate in special education from the University of Wisconsin and has served in a variety of leadership roles serving at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Before returning for his doctoral work, Dr. LaRoque worked in an assisted-living care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities and taught special education in several public schools. For more information on Dr. Perry, please visit: https://perrylaroque.com/ In this interview, Dr. Perry LaRoque will talk about: ✅ The "tsunami" of students entering college with disabilities in the years to come and what can be done to prepare for this. ✅ How colleges and universities meet the needs of diverse learners. ✅ The need to view disability as diversity – institutions have made great strides in recognising the need for diversity, but the one area they still have not truly recognised are those will disabilities. ✅ To what extent do colleges and universities need to make adjustments? ✅ How students with disabilities can receive an extra level of support, when there's not a lot of funding for this. ✅ Strategies students can use to make the college/university system work for them – these students often come from a structured support system in high school, but they will find that level of support is not there in college — how can they embrace the concept of hidden rules? ✅ Preparing for Post School Options, whether University or Work. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/preparing-for-post-school-dr-perry-laroque/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Why Mark calls it 'Toilet Learning' Not 'Toilet Training' ✅ How Mark got his son to do 'wee' in the toilet ✅ Sue offers some suggestions to Mark's question: 'What to do for his son who will hold in a poo for over a day, which will become an accident in his undies; he simply won't sit on the toilet to poo.' Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/toilet-training-expert-series/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Dr. Russell Kennedy is a medical doctor and neuroscientist with deep roots in developmental psychology. His award winning book ANXIETY RX is the #1 rated book on Amazon on the topic of healing anxiety. Dr. Kennedy is no stranger to anxiety himself as he suffered from chronic worry and health anxiety for decades. After 30+ years of depending on doctors, psychiatrists, and counsellors and medications of all kinds with no relief, he decided that if was to heal, he must find the solution himself. ✅ How understanding anxiety can help you support students ✅ A different way to look at anxiety ✅ Ideas to support students with anxiety ✅ Strategies you can use too when you are feeling anxiety Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/helping-to-heal-anxiety-with-bestselling-author-dr-russ/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Buy the latest version of The Red Beast here. ✅ It is more inclusive – The original book was written for children with Asperger Syndrome, the new addition aims to reach most children on the Autism Spectrum. ✅ The new illustrations are more inclusive of typical children – so the child has a chance to see the behaviour of the angry boy in the playground from the perspective of their peers. ✅ Character names have been changed to be gender neutral and therefore more inclusive; so it's now Danni & Charlie instead of Rufus and John. ✅ It has taken into account pupil's perspectives. After going into schools, Kay learnt that many children disliked the picture of the Red Beast being caught in a net as it made the adults seems aggressive and uncaring. This has now been updated so the teachers are using gentle handling instead . Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/updating-the-red-beast/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Page numbers refer to the Holiday Newsletter – download it HERE (no sign up required) ✅ Sharing Diagnosis – Why, When and How to tell my Child (pages 8-9) ✅ Promoting Understanding (page 5) ✅ Using Picture Books to Educate the Whole Family (pages 6-7) ✅ Holiday Reading by Autistic Authors (pages 10-11) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/embrace-neurodiversity-this-summer/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ 14 tips for Christmas / Holiday Season ✅ Promoting Understanding ✅ Using Picture Books to Educate the Whole Family ✅ Sharing Diagnosis – Why, When and How to tell my Child ✅ Holiday Reading ✅ Using Cooking to Teach – Teaching Diversity through Food ✅ 6 Key Strategies for Creating a Calming Area at School and Home ✅ 12 Essential Tips for Concerts and End of Year Celebrations ✅ Stocking Filler Ideas ✅ Give the Gift of Visual Time – Using Timers to Minimise Stress Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/give-the-gift-of-understanding-this-year/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how-to-talk-to-families-about-getting-a-diagnosis/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 preventative breaks for toilet, food, drink and movement (Interoception) ✅ The KEY strategies for Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Families & More ✅ Sensory challenges to be aware of when returning to school from Learning at Home / Starting in a new classroom 2023 Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/replay-transition-2023/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 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 beyond. The nature of autism is such that transition can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or SMALL the change maybe. Changing Teacher is like…. Moving to a Foreign Country For children with autism, moving to a new teacher, classroom or campus is like moving to foreign country. There is a different language (e.g. old teacher says 'pack away', new teacher says 'clean up'). Teachers and other students have different facial expressions and body language to interpret, new rules, new schedules, new smells, different pencils, just to mention a few changes. This new 'foreign country' causes the child to feel enormous anxiety and stress, which in turn can lead to behaviour. This anxiety and behaviour can be managed by effective planning and transition strategies. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/cheat-sheets-for-transition-2022/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Strength to support posture (link to Motor Flip Book) ✅ Why & How to use visual Timers to help children know how long to sit still (link to Timers) ✅ Why & how to use Sensory Tools to support listening, waiting and sharing Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/reasons-why-a-child-cant-sit-still/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 and How to Use Visuals ✅ Being a Supportive Communication Partner ✅ Use Rewards and Special Interests to Motivate and Engage in Learning ✅ 11 Common Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties ✅ Using Sensory Tools to Improve Learning & Behaviour Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/early-childhood-tips-and-strategies/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 for everyone – teachers too) ✅ Find what works for you ✅ Always try one more thing ✅ Celebrate everything ✅ The goal should always be independence ✅ Focus on what can do not what can't do ✅ Push ever so gently ✅ Choose your battles ✅ No one knows what the future holds for our kids ✅ Choose Joy Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/kate-swenson-finding-coopers-voice/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 20 years of experience in developing transition plans for students moving from primary to secondary school. ✅ When to Start Transition ✅ How Long should you do Transition ✅ Must Do for successful Transition ✅ Ideal to Do as part of Planning ✅ Extra Ideas to support Transition ✅ What do to if Transition wasn't Successful ✅ Plus information on Vaping, Catching the Bus and more More Tips and Information from Joan Shanahan https://behavioursolutions.wixsite.com/australia/home Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/transition-from-primary-to-secondary-school/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 absconder? ✅ How to help students who "shutdown" ✅ How to accommodate a student who is stamping his feet as a stim? ✅ How to assist a student with dysgraphia, with no technology at all ✅ How to work with teachers and be collaborative? ✅ How to help staff and students understand PDA? ✅ How to support non-verbal children communicate? Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-questions-answered Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 is different. When you create a calm area ask children what they would like to calm them. ✅ Teach how to take a break and what type of break they need. Ie calm corner, toilet, drink, food & movement break. ✅ High energy area. ✅ Sensory toys and tools. ✅ The Space: Don't overload the space! And make sure the space isn't a desired play area Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/calm-area-resources-for-emotional-regulation Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Every Educator needs to Rule Out ✅ Heaps of Resources and Sensory Tools Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why-understanding-sensory-key-to-engagement Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Solutions to Implement this Week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/webinar-replay-sensory-strategies-educators Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Explained & Strategies to Try ✅ 3 BIG Barriers to Participation Every Educator needs to Rule Out ✅ Heaps of Resources and Sensory Tools Enrol for free webinar here Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why_understanding_sensory_key_to_engagement Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/temple_grandin_how_this_can_help Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Information) ✅ Importance of Routine, Repetition and Role Model ✅ Using Special Interest to Motivate (pg 33 Mega Book – More Information) Sue's Instagram account mentioned in this episode: instagram.com/sue.larkey/ Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-creating-progress Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips https://www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 teaching children with Autism Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/build_interoception_and_internal_body_awareness_sue_larkey 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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-strategies-routines-and-repetition 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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_you_do-2 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 suelarkey.com.au/how_to_create_independence_autism_spectrum 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 her daughter's challenges and how to support her ✅ Supporting her with Twins finding Post School options Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/learning_to_communicate_learning_to_drive 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Neurodiverse Students on Task in Busy & Complex classrooms Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/webinar_replay_busy_complex_classroom/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding_procrastination_adhd_expert/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Thinking ✅ The steps Robyn took to challenge herself: riding an e-bike to visit her parents in the countryside ✅ Why she sometimes repeats questions and what you can do to support ✅ Why learning to ask questions is an important skill ✅ How Robyn has found friends who support her taking on new challenges i.e. going to America Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/robyn_steward_lived_experience/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 https://suelarkey.com.au/toilet_training_journey_with_autism/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Tullemans, 'Disclosing Diagnosis' with first 100 orders of books she has Authored (Value $25) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how_to_share_diagnosis/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 Disclosing Diagnosis. ✅ Masking versus Copying. ✅ Why you shouldn't hide your child's diagnosis from them. ✅ FREE Book by Anna Tullemans, 'Disclosing Diagnosis' with first 100 orders of books she has Authored (Value $25) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/sharing_diagnosis_how_friends/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 home they fall apart? Click Here to Join My Facebook Group Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/masking_veneer_coping/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 link below https://suelarkey.com.au/classroom_teacher_shares_tips/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/types_of_accommodations_adjustments/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/smart_goals_improve_outcomes/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 stressful transitions by showing "how much longer" and "here is what 5 more minutes really means" 2. Show when challenging activities will end: "Lets go shopping for 30 minutes" "Handwriting for 30 minutes" 3. Help everyone (especially new staff or visitors) stick to the routine 4. Reduce anxiety by creating predictability & consistency 5. Help develop a reliable internal clock (especially for students with ADHD) 6. Help with organisation & time management so don't get 'caught up' in preferred activities 7. See at a glance how much time is left 8. Keep lessons/activities focused and on track 9. Effectively manage small groups for differentiated instruction 10. Provide focus for individual work (help self manage time) 11. Tests/Exams (Fantastic for Time Management in Naplan) 12. Know how long to speak in presentations (News, Debates, Class Presentations) 13. Empower students to manage their own time in ALL activities 14. Ensure equal time for taking turns 15. Break Times (Help self regulate break times, know when they are going to occur and for how long so they return to work etc) 16. Use timer to have set Toilet / Drink and Snack Breaks 17. Break larger challenges into smaller tasks or amounts of time 18. Rotate learning stations 19. Manage Screen Time or "special interests" 20. Help students with autism slow down and not rush OR 'speed up' 21. Many students lose track of time when they are doing something they love. Often they do not have an end point or they want to repeat the activity. Timers create a finish point. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/time_management_equals_anxiety_management/ 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 website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au