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

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 link below https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding-challenging-behaviour/ 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

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: 👉 NEW Social Script – what to do when your teacher is away 👉 Handout with all slides 👉 Transition Ebook – including tips for separation anxiety, starting school and secondary school 👉 Key document to share with staff – Transition Programme 👉 10 Things to Know about Me What this Webinar Covers: ✅ Transition Tips including – Back to School from Learning at Home, Preschool – Primary School, Primary to Secondary & more ✅ What to do if you can't do on-site visits ✅ 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 2022 Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/replay-transition/ 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

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 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 a 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/ 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

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. ✅ Step 3: Just do it! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/address-your-biggest-challenge/ 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

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. Understanding the signs of depression in autistic teens is the first step to improving their quality of life. Personally, I am seeing this in younger children, especially as a result of COVID-19. What is a depression attack: "An implosion of despair and hopelessness with an intense need to end it all right then and there" – Dr Tony Attwood Discussed in this Podcast ✅ What Signs to Look out For ✅ What can we do? ✅ Excerpt from Q&A with Dean Beadle – Lived experience of Depressive Meltdown ✅ Fabulous resources I have found helpful when trying to understand what Depressive Meltdowns are and What to do to. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/depressive-meltdowns/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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 interview the author here) ✅ How to use the Socially Speaking Boardgame at home & school ✅ How to make your own fun Emotion Game the whole family /class will love Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/using-games-to-teach-part-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

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 recommended resources to support social skills & emotional regulation below. Boardgames grid PDF NEXT week in Part 2 I will be sharing how to use games to teach Emotional Regulation – YES Winning and Losing is all about emotions Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/using-games-to-teach-part-1/ 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

Discussed 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 help scheduling. http://suelarkey.com.au/timers/ Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/replay-setting-up-learning-from-home/ 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

Discussed 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! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/ta-tips-for-school-and-home/ 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

Discussed 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 the individual student. One child may use the programme to learn to read while another may use it to communicate, using visuals. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/make-learning-fun-using-cooking-to-teach/ 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