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: ✅ Motor Skills: Poor fine and gross motor impacts handwriting ability. ✅ Routines: Establish clear routines from day one to reduce stress. ✅ Timers and Visuals: Use visual supports to manage transitions effectively. ✅ Interception: Many neurodivergent kids miss thirst, hunger, toilet body signals. ✅ IEP Collaboration: Involve teacher assistants, parents, specialists in planning meetings. ✅ Homework Systems: Provide clear workspace, timers, buddy support, movement breaks. ✅ Behavior Strategies: Reference practical strategy books rather than custom materials. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/classroom-setup-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

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: ✅ Preparation: Give at least two weeks advance warning. ✅ Social Stories: Use pictures and videos of venue. ✅ Optional Activities: Allow kids to skip uncomfortable tasks. ✅ Food Flexibility: Let kids bring preferred meals or drinks. ✅ Sensory Accommodation: Consider seating, noise, temperature, clothing. ✅ Emotional Support: Discuss feelings and regulation strategies. ✅ Peer Mentoring: Have older kids share their experiences. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/school-camp-neurodiverse-students-preparation 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: ✅ Emotional Literacy: Children learn language to understand feelings. ✅ Magical Metaphor: Book uses magic powers for engagement. ✅ Feelings Town: Story setting with different emotional stops. ✅ Stop Sign Strategy: Key tool for emotional regulation. ✅ Choice and Control: Children personalize their regulation approaches. ✅ Whole-Class Participation: Everyone creates stop signs together. ✅ Adult Modeling: Adults show their own emotional regulation. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-children-self-regulation 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: ✅ PDA Profile: Pathological demand avoidance requires different strategies than autism. ✅ Consistency Over Routines: Adults must remain calm and consistent, not rigid. ✅ Tomorrow Box: Allow children to defer tasks without refusing them. ✅ Trust Building: Forcing compliance damages relationships with demand-avoidant children. ✅ Anxiety Reduction: Lower anxiety reveals humor, creativity, and resilience. ✅ Adult Adaptation: Professionals adapt their approach, not forcing child compliance. ✅ Interest-Led Connection: Meet children through gaming, drawing, cooking interests. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/pathological-demand-avoidance-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: ✅ Meltdown Triggers: Seven categories help identify what sets off dysregulation. ✅ Proactive Strategy: Identify triggers to prevent meltdowns before crisis happens. ✅ Hulk Metaphor: Dysregulated kids can't respond to traditional discipline threats. ✅ Self-Esteem Threats: Corrections and teasing trigger emotional dysregulation. ✅ Processing Trauma: Connect past incidents to present safety through discussion/writing. ✅ Self-Modeling: Audio/video of positive routines reinforces behavior before challenges. ✅ Anxiety Management: Think like scientist; use meditation, exercise, mindfulness. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/behaviour-triggers-in-autism 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