Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education
Sue Larkey
Sue 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.
Visit https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-listing/ to get access to the books, downloads and extra information provided with each episode
To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below.
https://suelarkey.com.au
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.
Visit https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-listing/ to get access to the books, downloads and extra information provided with each episode
To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below.
https://suelarkey.com.au
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.
Episodes
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Oct 25, 2020 • 36min
SLP 089: Executive Functioning Strategies for Students with Autism
Discussed in this episode Executive functioning refers to the part of your brain that organises, prioritises and regulates emotions. However, I prefer to refer to it as the 'Air Traffic Control,' as just like air traffic control has to manage thousands of planes on countless runways with perfect timing, students have to manage information and distractions. Fortunately, we can improve executive functioning skills through a range of strategies, below are some examples. Emotional Control Impulse Control Planning and Prioritising Organising Task Initiation Flexibility Working Memory Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-89-executive-functioning/ 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
Oct 7, 2020 • 19min
SLP 087: 8 Ways I Can Help You & The Kids You Know
Discussed in this episode ✅ 8 Ways Sue Can Help You Teach Students With Autism ✅ BONUS 9th Way to Help ✅ Why You Need to Implement These 9 Ways Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-87-8-ways-to-help-podcast/ 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
Sep 25, 2020 • 40min
SLP 088: Dietician Provides Strategies to Reduce Picky Eating for Children with Autism
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses Dietician Caitlin Arundale explains what food jagging is and why children stop eating food they previously loved How to reduce anxiety around food How do people decide if they need food therapy for their child What the SOS program is and how to implement it into your household Top Tips to reduce picky eating Whether you should allow children to spit food out Will children grow out of picky eating or do they need intervention strategies Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-88-caitlin-arundale-episode/ 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
Sep 14, 2020 • 26min
SLP 085: What Should I do? 3 Steps to Success for children with Autism
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses ✅ 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/episode-85-3-steps-for-success/ 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
Sep 7, 2020 • 20min
SLP 086: Handwriting Tips for Students with Autism Spectrum
Discussed in this episode ✅ Dysgraphia and what it means ✅ Why You Should Use Pencil Grips ✅ Handy Handwriting Tips ✅ How to Use Spinning Tops and Stress Balls to Help Handwriting ✅ Why Kids Tire So Quickly ✅ Why Fine Motor Skills Requires a Whole Body Approach Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-86-handwriting-tips-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
Sep 1, 2020 • 31min
SLP 084: What Clinical Psychologist Danuta Wishes People Knew About Girls On The Spectrum
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses >> Why Danuta wrote 'I am Aspie Girl' >> How to use the book 'I am Aspie Girl' to explain a diagnosis >> When is a good time to talk about a diagnosis >> Why diagnosis needs to be an ongoing conversation >> How girls on the spectrum mask and the impact of this >> How teachers should approach a conversation with parents if they haven't mentioned anything Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-84-danuta-girls/ 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
Aug 31, 2020 • 30min
SLP 083: Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week Q & A
Discussed in this episode Some Q & A and general information for Teachers Assistants or as I alike to call them my 'Angels'. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-83-teacher-assistant-appreciation-week-q-a/ 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
Aug 24, 2020 • 30min
SLP 082: Why Kids on the Spectrum are More Likely to be Perfectionists & What You can do to Support Them
Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses ✅ Why children on the spectrum are often perfectionists ✅ What is a one-track mind ✅ The importance of teaching students that it is okay to make mistakes ✅ Different types of mistakes ✅ 11 ways to decrease frustration when making mistakes: how you can make a difference Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-82-perfectionists-podcast/ 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
Aug 17, 2020 • 27min
SLP 081: How Embracing Autistic Strengths Changed His Life: An Interview with Chris Bonnello
Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Chris Bonnello! Chris is an autistic former primary school teacher and author of the popular website Autistic Not Weird. When Chris was ten an educational pscyhologist came to assess him. It was 1995 so the professional psychologist wrote down "slightly odd personality" on his form and that's where it ended. Growing up on the spectrum can be difficult. Chris discusses this in the podcast and also how to uses his autistic strengths to change his life. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-81-how-embracing-autistic-strengths-changed-chris-bonnellos-life-life/ 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
Aug 10, 2020 • 24min
SLP 80: How to Teach Reading to Children with Autism and Why you need to know about Hyperlexia
Discussed in this episode ✅ Importance of literacy and reading ✅ How teaching literacy to all children is a life skill ✅ Where to start and what to do ✅ 9 top tips for reading ✅ What is Hyperlexia and what strategies to use Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-80-how-to-teach-reading-to-children-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
