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

Discussed in this episode 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". Don't stop reading if you have a son or teach a boy! They need to learn about Periods too. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-72-puberty-and-periods-with-robyn-stewart 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 In this episode I am interviewing Lauren Brukner, her bestselling emotional regulation series contains four books providing awesome strategies to help children stay in control and keep calm!. Hope you all enjoy!! In my interview with Lauren we discuss: ✅ Lauren's four ways of labelling our feelings ✅ Different stages on Lauren's "continuum of self-regulation" ✅ Importance of empowering the child to communicate their needs and design their own strategies ✅ Invaluable content in Lauren's four books Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-71-help-children-understand-emotions 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 In this episode I am interviewing Jed Baker, he is the author of many award-winning books on behaviour and social skills.I am a big fan of Jed and all of his work and very grateful to have him on the podcast. Hope you all enjoy In my interview with Jed we discuss: 7 common reasons for meltdowns Strategies to help children with trauma The impact of anxiety on social skills and how to address that Strategies for students experiencing anxiety around coronavirus The importance of people on the autism spectrum having passions/special interests. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-70-understanding-meltdowns-with-jed-baker 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 Strategies have been taken from The Essential Guide to Secondary School By Sue Larkey and Anna Tullemans In my experience one of the biggest challenges for staff and students with autism is the number of staff involved with the student compared to primary school. Staff should endeavour to share what works and problem solve with the whole team. Reinforcement across all settings will build competence faster and will result in more success for staff and students. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-69-top-tips-for-secondary-school 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 And now some children are going back to school one day a week. It's all very confusing, stressful and uncertain. To reduce some of this stress I have created 11 Top Tips to Support Learning from Home with a podcast explaining these tips. I highly recommend you give it a listen. 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. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-68-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 You can watch the show "You Can't Ask that" here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that Resources referred to are available via the show notes link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-67-you-cant-ask-me-that/ 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 Why You Should Use Timers with Students with Autism Timers tell the student HOW LONG and WHEN they are going to have to do an activity. Timers allow you to pre-warn the student about activities finishing or starting. They help answer many of the questions these students may have: What is happening? What order? What time? What is next? How long? Timers also add certainty. As they inform the student of what to expect when and for how long. This can help to drastically reduce anxiety, which is especially important during this stressful Coronavirus period. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-65-schedules/ 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 Is your child/student struggling to Stay engaged with online learning Get into a routine when learning from home With anxiety in this strange time To stay away from the screen To stay on task For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-65-schedules/ 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 During these stressful and uncertain times, it is vital that we help our students understand what coronavirus is and why everything is changing all the time. This is because uncertainty can often result in intense feelings of anxiety for students with autism & neurodiversity. I have created a worksheet of questions to help you talk to children /people, to check what they know, what they understand and how they can make themselves feel better again. In this Podcast I talk through what to ask, how to support and why it is so important it is available to refer back too. Download the worksheet & tips how to use here https://suelarkey.com.au/social-scripts-for-students-with-autism-understand-coronavirus-2/ For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-64-coronavirus-how-to-help-children-with-autism-how-i-can-help-you/ 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 Children on the autism spectrum often can struggle with processing verbal or written cues. This is why it can be so effective to use visuals when teaching students with autism. Visuals include real objects, parts of objects or remnants (e.g. empty packet of sultanas), photographs of the actual object, photographs of similar objects, drawings, computer generated symbols (e.g. Boardmaker, Pics for PECS) and written words. Competition winners! Amy Lea Cummings - winner of online course Dani McCann winner of either Essential Guide/Ultimate Guide Please email support@suelarkey.com.au to arrange your book to be sent out to you. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-63-how-and-why-to-use-visuals/ 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