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

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Specialist teachers see students briefly, challenging consistent relationships. ✅ Inclusive strategies address diverse sensory and learning requirements. ✅ Outside-class connections build stronger student engagement. ✅ Clay modeling aids universal access to language lessons. ✅ Clear routines and rules support neurodivergent learners effectively. ✅ Positive reinforcement fosters a safe, encouraging classroom environment. ✅ Collaboration among colleagues streamlines shared behavior management systems. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/making-specialist-teaching-work-for-all-students-and-staff Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autism spectrum varies widely, requiring tailored approaches for each child. ✅ Early diagnosis aids intervention, with average age around seven. ✅ Sensory and behavioural meltdowns differ and need specific strategies. ✅ Flexibility is a challenge; teaching adaptability reduces stress. ✅ Life skills like cooking teach independence and practical abilities. ✅ Motivation is key; leveraging personal interests encourages engagement. ✅ Parenting and teaching neurodiverse children require clarity and consistency. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/supporting-children-with-pda-and-odd Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Follow the child's lead. ✅ Gradual exposure to new situations. ✅ Choose your battles. ✅ Low demand activities before high demand. ✅ Rule out hunger and thirst. ✅ Build emotional support into plans. ✅ Change the structure, not the child. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/supporting-children-with-pda-and-odd Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Creating a special box of bathroom activities ✅ Using favourite shows (like Paddington) exclusively for toilet time ✅ Tracking progress with ticks and crosses on paper ✅ Offering specific rewards (5 M&Ms for wees, Kit Kats for poos) ✅ Taking nappies to the toilet to flush contents ✅ Starting with morning toilet routines ✅ Using special absorbent training pants for outings ✅ Maintaining consistency despite setbacks ✅ Allowing natural consequences for learning body signals ✅ Recognising and adapting to regression during transitions Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-and-toilet-training Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Internalizing ADHD/autism presents differently than externalizing behaviors. ✅ Girls often mask difficulties through perfectionism and helping others. ✅ Shutdowns can be mistaken for seizures or non-participation. ✅ Parent-teacher trust relationships are crucial for supporting neurodivergent students. ✅ Classroom accommodations should benefit all students, not individuals. ✅ Social anxiety often underlies masking behaviors in schools. ✅ Library resources help students self-identify neurodivergent traits. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/asd-and-adhd-masking-for-girls Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Small classroom accommodations benefit all students, not just neurodivergent. ✅ Building relationships through student interests creates vital classroom connections. ✅ Proactive strategies prevent meltdowns and minimize classroom disruptions. ✅ School success depends on parent-teacher collaboration and mutual respect. ✅ Stigma around neurodiversity continues to hinder open discussion. ✅ Principal leadership sets the tone for inclusive school culture. ✅ Teachers need proper professional development for neurodivergent student support. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-neurodiversity-through-understanding Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher assistants are vital translators between students and world. ✅ Consistent TA support provides stability for neurodiverse students. ✅ Building healthy student-TA relationships enhances learning outcomes. ✅ Teacher-TA collaboration creates positive classroom community. ✅ TAs often notice student anxiety before others. ✅ Behavior serves as communication for students with limited expression. ✅ Skills must be taught across different environments for generalization. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teachers-aide-strategies-for-the-classroom Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Executive functioning controls planning, organization, and emotional regulation tasks. ✅ Autistic inertia affects ability to start and stop tasks. ✅ Environment shapes outcomes more than changing the child's behavior. ✅ Neurodivergent brains process 80% more information at rest. ✅ Executive functioning development continues into early twenties. ✅ Simple structural changes benefit all students in classroom. ✅ Object permanence affects task completion and anxiety levels. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/executive-functioning-meaning-and-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Holiday traditions celebrate diversity through food, music, and crafts. ✅ Fish-themed displays promote inclusivity in classroom communities. ✅ Cultural calendars track important celebrations across different backgrounds. ✅ Grandparent interviews connect generations through holiday memories. ✅ Visual timers help manage transitions during holiday activities. ✅ Sensory considerations essential for inclusive holiday celebrations. ✅ Recipe sharing builds understanding of different cultural traditions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/celebrating-diversity-in-the-classroom Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Visual timers reduce anxiety in neurodiverse students' transitions. ✅ Time blindness affects planning and organizing in autism. ✅ Five-minute warnings prevent meltdowns during activity changes. ✅ Digital timers better suit modern classroom needs. ✅ Transition tasks bridge between high and low-demand activities. ✅ Timer systems help break large tasks into manageable steps. ✅ Predictable time management develops better executive functioning skills. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/time-management-for-neurodiverse-students Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au