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

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

Discussed 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 you may need to put in place strategies to support children during change. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/why-change-equals-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 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 having relationships "Girlfriend/Boyfriend/Partner" ✅ How do we support and respect Autistic students to guide them through the ups and downs of relationships? ✅ How Jodi uses interests/knowledge to explain how to build relationships i.e. "Clark Kent & Superman" ✅ How to quickly build a relationship/rapport Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/love-on-the-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

Discussed 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 Webinar! Another FREE E-book with 100+ Tips & Strategies! Download the free E-book, so you can read along while I explain in this week's Podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/strategies-and-insights-with-temple-grandin-and-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