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

Many children with ASD will be over or under reactive to sensory stimuli including touch, taste, smell, sound, sight and/or movement. By regulating the amount and intensity of stimulation it helps to keep the nervous system calm, organised and focused. Children can be under-aroused and sluggish one moment, and overwhelmed and anxious the next. Meeting sensory needs can include using sensory tools to regulate behaviour or adapting activities to reduce sensory stimulation. For example some children can sit for longer periods with a sensory tool/fidget tool. While other children may need clothing adaptations, e.g. socks with no overlocking for them to wear shoes and socks. Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-031-strategies-for-playground/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/

The playground is often an extremely confusing environment for children on the spectrum. Playgrounds can be overwhelming in many ways; socially, sensorially and behaviourally. Children with ASD, ADHD,ODD often desperately want friends and to play with other children but don't have the skills required. This can result in them getting in trouble for behaviour, becoming socially isolated, bullied or unable to maintain friendships. To overcome this, it is important schools implement proactive strategies to support students to engage appropriately in the playground. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-031-strategies-for-playground/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

Many children with ASD do not feel the need or motivated to communicate as everyone in their environment thinks for them, gives them what they want or even anticipates their needs. When you create a communication programme it is VITAL you create as many opportunities as possible for the child to communicate. Start with activities that are particularly desirable or intriguing for your child are more likely to 'tempt' them or provide them with sufficient motivation to communicate with another person. Encourage verbal children to use their words or extend their word i.e. "Drink" to "I want drink" and non-verbal children to use visuals/signs/gesture to communicate. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-030-using-communication-temptations-to-motivate-to-communicate/ 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 websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

Many children with ASD have Mind Blindness, meaning they are often literal and don't know the inferred intent of language. This often leads to difficulty understanding another person's perspective. This can mean certain words are often very confusing, for example, children with ASD typically struggle with the words STOP and NO. If an adult says STOP what does this mean? Do they mean stop breathing? Stop moving? Stop eating? STOP does not tell a child what they can do - it only tells them what they shouldn't do. When you have to use STOP make sure you add a little bit more information so the child knows what they should do i.e. STOP working, pencil down, it's time to listen. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-029-why-your-words-matter/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

Information for families who have recently received a diagnosis for their children or are waiting for a diagnosis. Also information for teachers and educators. Things discussed are what to do, where to go to what to do next. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-028-diagnosis-what-to-do-where-to-go-what-next/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

The emotional world for people on the spectrum can be very scary! Emotions often come without warning and are difficult to label and connect to a cause, which leaves the person unable to control them. "You cannot control what you cannot define, label, and understand." ( Excerpt from The Autism Discussion Page, pg 285), therefore it is very important we give the child skills and strategies to understand and regulate their emotions. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-027-my-formula-for-behaviour-regulation/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

Sue answers questions asked via the Sue Larkey facebook group. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-026-facebook-q-and-a/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

FREE Webinars available until Sunday 12th May, Term 2 Course Starts Monday - $20 OFF. Your Questions Answered about Online Learning Here are the most commonly asked questions about my online training courses. If you want more information about them please visit elearning.suelarkey.com.au An example of the questions and topics covered in this podcast are: Do I have to do it at the same time every week? Why online learning is so powerful? Who are the courses for? What's the difference between Tony and Sue's courses? Course timeframes explained Can you pause? Can you watch the course online as a group? Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-promo-1 To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Free Webinars are available here: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/

Sue talks about the latest newsletter and some of the thinking behind these newsletters. Sue also give a summary of the key points she covers for this term. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-025-behind-the-scenes-of-my-term-2-newsletter/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

Sue talk about what it was like when she was unable to speak after an operation on her throat. Insights on how it feels to not be able to communicate quickly and being treated differently because of it. A unique opportunity for Sue to see what it like to be non verbal from the perspective of the kids she helps. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-024-my-personal-experience-of-not-being-able-to-talk/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian residents: https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au/ Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/