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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.
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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: Children with PDA are creative and amazing with support. ✅ Rejection Sensitivity: RSD affects ninety-eight percent of people with ADHD. ✅ PDA vs ODD: PDA is anxiety-based; ODD is oppositional defiant. ✅ Autonomy Needed: PDA students need structure but also personal autonomy. ✅ Coexisting Diagnoses: ADHD and autism can now be diagnosed together. ✅ Daily Variation: Neurodivergent students present differently based on daily needs. ✅ Genuine Interest: Show authentic interest in special interests without agendas. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-student-support-techniques 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: ✅ Diversity Celebration: highlight cultural traditions through activities and foods. ✅ Fish Display: create classroom poster celebrating differences through symbols. ✅ Calendar Activities: mark important dates from different cultures worldwide. ✅ Autism Awareness: frame neurodiversity as acceptable and value difference. ✅ Cooking Integration: use recipes to teach skills and celebrate culture. ✅ Visual Timers: essential tools for managing transitions and anxiety. ✅ Inclusive Events: provide accommodations for overwhelmed students during gatherings. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autism-classroom-inclusion-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: ✅ Emotional Literacy: Teaching recognition of emotions, not demanding calmness. ✅ The Red Beast: Picture book metaphor for anger management. ✅ Interoception: Identifying where emotions feel in the body. ✅ Brain Function: Amygdala triggers freeze, flee, fight, fluster responses. ✅ Special Interests: Using children's obsessions for emotional learning. ✅ Facial Recognition: Photos help children recognize emotions in others. ✅ Calming Strategies: Creating individualized plans for emotional regulation. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/emotional-regulation-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: ✅ Transition Cheat Sheets: One concise document shared by all adults. ✅ Five Key Areas: Academic, behavior, communication, social, and general information. ✅ Self-Advocacy Tool: Students introduce themselves through "10 Things About Me." ✅ Individual Strategies: Every child with autism is uniquely different. ✅ Communication Needs: Document how child asks for help and expresses needs. ✅ Calming Strategies: Identify what works before frustration escalates into meltdowns. ✅ Early Preparation: Share information from day one to prevent issues. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/student-transition-cheat-sheets 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: ✅ Stress Level: New school years equal major life changes stress. ✅ Hidden Curriculum: Social nuances hard for neurodiverse children to grasp. ✅ November Start: Begin transition planning early, not end-of-year rush. ✅ Early Notification: Parents need teacher info early for preparation time. ✅ Sensory Overwhelm: Biggest factor comes from sensory environment changes. ✅ Resources Available: Ebooks, cheat sheets, courses support smooth transitions effectively. ✅ All Transitions: Plan for teacher changes and major school moves. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-student-transition-tips 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: ✅ ADHD/Autism Overlap: Most ADHDers also have autism, about 75% overlap. ✅ Girls Masking: Girls camouflage symptoms better, leading to underdiagnosis. ✅ Autistic Burnout: Undiagnosed autistic teens face severe burnout and breakdowns. ✅ Universal Accommodations: Classroom accommodations should universally benefit all students. ✅ Diagnosis Importance: Diagnosis builds self-awareness for different brain functioning. ✅ Confidentiality Matters: Teenagers need clear confidentiality boundaries from teachers. ✅ Library Resources: Make neurodiversity books available in school libraries. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/camouflaging-asd-and-adhd-female-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: ✅ AuDHD Definition: 50-70% of autistic people also have ADHD. ✅ Contradictory Needs: Students want both routine and variety simultaneously. ✅ Sensory Support: Sensory needs often overlooked in ADHD students. ✅ Visual Learning: Visuals and kinesthetic learning crucial for AuDHD. ✅ RSD Definition: Hypersensitivity to negative or perceived negative feedback. ✅ RSD Prevalence: Affects 98-99% of people with ADHD. ✅ Peer Approval: Students prioritize peer acceptance over consequences. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/audhd-classroom-strategies-teachers 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: ✅ Individual Needs: Every child requires different sensory tools and breaks. ✅ Teaching When Calm: Practice break routines before children become overwhelmed. ✅ Energy Levels: Some children need movement, not quiet spaces. ✅ Sensory Tools: Include fidgets, weighted items, breathing activities, textures. ✅ Glasses Analogy: Find the right sensory fit for each student. ✅ Return Strategy: Teach children how to transition back from breaks. ✅ Nonverbal Access: Use tokens or cards so kids don't ask. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/sensory-break-space-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: ✅ Executive Functioning: Brain's admin team for planning and organization. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting and stopping tasks for neurodivergent individuals. ✅ Environment Impact: Autism plus environment equals outcome, not child's fault. ✅ No Equals Never: Autistic children hear "no" as permanent denial. ✅ Object Permanence: Out of sight causes anxiety or forgetting. ✅ Structure Changes: Modify environment rather than forcing child to adapt. ✅ Practical Strategies: Spare supplies, warnings, and opt-out boxes help. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autistic-inertia-teaching-methods 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: Skills needed to complete tasks successfully. ✅ Eight Skills: Self-monitoring, planning, flexibility, organization, emotions, impulses, initiation, memory. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting tasks due to overwhelm or anxiety. ✅ Teachable Skills: Executive functioning improves with practice and support. ✅ Visual Supports: Time timers and written instructions help students focus. ✅ Environmental Changes: Modify classroom structure rather than changing the child. ✅ Brain Breaks: Movement, music, or snacks can jumpstart task initiation. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/executive-function-classroom-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: ✅ Timing: Start secondary transition planning in year five. ✅ Visits: Visit schools with students present, not empty. ✅ Sensory: Address smells, sounds, and movement in secondary. ✅ Language: Teach "I'm unsure" instead of "help me." ✅ Tools: Use videos, maps, and timetable practice. ✅ Social: Consider peer connections over academic rankings. ✅ Maturity: Avoid childish items like decorated lunchboxes. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/secondary-school-transition-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: ✅ Teacher Assistants: Provide crucial one-on-one support for students. ✅ Independence: Encourage students to work toward self-reliance daily. ✅ Coping Strategies: Teach calm breathing and simple choice-based actions. ✅ Hidden Rules: Explain classroom routines and unspoken expectations clearly. ✅ Timing Support: Schedule assistance when students are most engaged. ✅ Flexibility: Encourage resilience, mistakes, and trying again without fear. ✅ Avoid Helplessness: Let students attempt tasks before offering direct help. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-neurodiverse-support-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: ✅ TA Relationships: Consistent bonds aid autistic students without unhealthy dependency. ✅ Role Clarity: Teachers lead instruction; TAs support, not replace teachers. ✅ Predictability: Consistent TA assignments reduce anxiety and improve classroom stability. ✅ Collaboration: Teachers and TAs coordinate, leaving egos at the door. ✅ Behavior Communication: Behavior expresses needs when communication is limited. ✅ Generalization: Teach skills across contexts to prevent rigid, situation-bound learning. ✅ Student Agency: Let students choose support methods and TA use in secondary. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-classroom-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: ✅ Don't wait for readiness signs when toilet training. ✅ Use visuals to support children with communication difficulties. ✅ Find perfect calm moments to teach new skills. ✅ Make learning fun and engaging for better outcomes. ✅ Create communication-rich environments with picture exchange systems. ✅ Provide sensory breaks to help children self-regulate. ✅ Start toilet training on actual toilet, avoid potties. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/visual-strategies-neurodiverse-children 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: ✅ Focus on two goals at a time for clarity. ✅ Prioritize teaching pointing and asking for help first. ✅ Skills must transfer across all environments consistently. ✅ Use visuals and signs for consistent communication. ✅ Collaborate with OT, speech, and psychology professionals. ✅ Model and prompt desired behaviors in daily routines. ✅ Share progress and strategies with all caregivers regularly. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-pointing-neurodiverse-children 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: ✅ Multiple Medication Trials Common: Most families tried 2-3 different medications. ✅ Side Effects Vary Greatly: Same medication affects each child differently. ✅ Team Approach Critical: Teachers, parents, and doctors must collaborate together. ✅ Document Changes Carefully: Keep medication diary to track subtle improvements. ✅ Parents Often Disagree Initially: Couples need strategies for medication decisions. ✅ Non-Stimulant Options Available: Alternatives exist beyond traditional Ritalin for ADHD. ✅ Sleep Issues Improve: Many children sleeping better with right medication. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/medication-for-neurodiverse-children 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 is autism with extreme anxiety around demands. ✅ Build trust through authentic, equal relationships with students. ✅ Offer real choices to provide autonomy and control. ✅ Share interests without hijacking them for forced learning. ✅ Model emotions openly to normalize feelings and responses. ✅ Use humor and creative approaches to reduce demands. ✅ Fresh starts daily: never carry sanctions to tomorrow. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/pda-classroom-strategies-podcast 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: ✅ Traditional rewards and consequences often don't work effectively. ✅ Anxiety management is the key to reducing behaviors. ✅ Give children control and choices to lower demands. ✅ Pick your battles and be realistic with expectations. ✅ Watch for warning signs like tone changes or laughter. ✅ Use indirect praise rather than direct compliments. ✅ Start each day fresh for yourself and child. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/what-is-odd-and-pda 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 supports provide permanent prompts for processing information slowly. ✅ Toilet training requires breaking into smaller achievable mini goals. ✅ Routine changes are extremely challenging for neurodiverse children. ✅ Constipation and stool withholding create significant behavioral challenges. ✅ Social scripts help introduce toileting concepts gently. ✅ Modeling toileting routines reduces fear and builds understanding. ✅ Multiple strategies needed - one approach rarely works. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/toilet-training-for-neurodiverse-children 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: ✅ Behavior is Communication: Every action tells us something important. ✅ Environment Shapes Outcomes: Autism plus environment equals behavior outcome. ✅ Transitions Trigger Challenges: Most behaviors occur during transition times. ✅ Visual Supports Essential: Keep visuals going especially during transitions. ✅ Connection Before Correction: Build relationships to transform challenging behaviors. ✅ Executive Functioning Matters: Floor dropping indicates overwhelm, not defiance. ✅ Sensory Needs Drive Behavior: Clicking, vocalizing help students stay regulated. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/educators-guide-to-supporting-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
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