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

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.

Copyright: © Copyright Sue Larkey

Latest Episodes:

EP 130 Cheat Sheets for Transition – How to Use Sue Larkey's Cheat Sheets Oct 25, 2021

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Discussed in this episode

It's starting to get to the end of 2021, and you might already be starting to think about how you will ease the transition for the children you know. Or if you are just coming out of learning from home and moving to in-person teaching, these transition tips will help reduce anxiety and stress!

Transition can be big or small changes: it includes change in teacher, change in room, change in students in the class not just starting preschool, school, high school and beyond.

The nature of autism is such that transition can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or SMALL the change, maybe.

Changing Teacher is like…. Moving to a Foreign Country

For children with autism, moving to a new teacher, classroom or campus is like moving to a foreign country. There is a different language (e.g. old teacher says 'pack away', new teacher says 'clean up'). Teachers and other students have different facial expressions and body language to interpret, new rules, new schedules, new smells, different pencils, just to mention a few changes. This new 'foreign country' causes the child to feel enormous anxiety and stress, which in turn can lead to behaviour. This anxiety and behaviour can be managed by effective planning and transition strategies.

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/cheat-sheets-for-transition/

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

SLP 129: How to Address your Biggest Challenge – 3 Steps to Success Oct 12, 2021

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Note this is a replay of Episode 85 with some new comments from me at the beginning of the podcast.

✅ How to Address your Biggest Challenge & What to do

✅ 3 Steps to Success

✅ Step 1: Ask Yourself "What is the worst thing that could happen if I try this strategy"

✅ Step 2: Write down what you are going to try or talk to someone about what you are planning to do.

✅ Step 3: Just do it!

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/address-your-biggest-challenge/

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

SLP 128: Depressive Meltdowns - What they are and What to do Oct 04, 2021

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Trigger Warning: This Podcast and Blog covers content on depression and may be sensitive to some listeners/readers

Disclaimer: I am not a Psychologist and highly recommend you do seek help from a Psychologist for students or your children if this podcast brings up any concerns.

Discussed in this episode

Depression and Autism One in three autistic adolescents has the signs of clinical depression. Understanding the signs of depression in autistic teens is the first step to improving their quality of life. Personally, I am seeing this in younger children, especially as a result of COVID-19.

What is a depression attack:

"An implosion of despair and hopelessness with an intense need to end it all right then and there" – Dr Tony Attwood

Discussed in this Podcast ✅ What Signs to Look out For ✅ What can we do? ✅ Excerpt from Q&A with Dean Beadle – Lived experience of Depressive Meltdown ✅ Fabulous resources I have found helpful when trying to understand what Depressive Meltdowns are and What to do to.

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/depressive-meltdowns/

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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

SLP 127: Using Games to Teach – Part 2: Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and More Sep 20, 2021

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Part 2 of Using Games to Teach – check out Part 1 here. Games are great for teaching kids social skills, including winning & losing, turn-taking, sharing, and much more. What this podcast contains: ✅ "Emotional Literacy" explained ✅ Why talking about your own emotions is important ✅ Sue reads an excerpt from the book, The Red Beast (check out my podcast where I interview the author here) ✅ How to use the Socially Speaking Boardgame at home & school ✅ How to make your own fun Emotion Game the whole family /class will love

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/using-games-to-teach-part-2/

Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast

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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

SLP 126: Using games to teach social skill and more (Part 1) Sep 13, 2021

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Discussed in this episode What can Boardgames and Card Games do for the children you know?

Have a look at the grid in the PDF linked below, you can see how many skills can be taught through each game. Of course, you can add many more skills, this is just a starting point to help you think about which games would be best suited for your students/children.

Check out my Favourite Boardgame and recommended resources to support social skills & emotional regulation below.

Boardgames grid PDF

NEXT week in Part 2 I will be sharing how to use games to teach

Emotional Regulation – YES Winning and Losing is all about emotions

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/using-games-to-teach-part-1/

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

SLP 125: Setting up Learning From Home for Students with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA and Neurodiversity Sep 06, 2021

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Discussed in this episode

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.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast & For Recommended for anyone who supporting students lean from home Pencil Grips : https://suelarkey.com.au/product/pencil-grip/

Fidgipods: https://suelarkey.com.au/product/fidgipod/

Sensory Tools: https://suelarkey.com.au/general-sensory-resources/

Time Timers: Invaluable to help scheduling. http://suelarkey.com.au/timers/

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/replay-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

SLP 124: Teacher Assistant Tips for Supporting Learning at School and Home – Your Questions Answered Aug 31, 2021

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Discussed in this episode ✅ Swearing - What you can do? ✅ Motivating & Stretching students ✅ Building Rapport with students & what to do if they don't want help ✅ How to frame things in positive ✅ How to reduce overwhelm ✅ How to engage students in lockdown / learning from home ✅ How to build confidence and accept making mistakes

This podcast includes the answers to these questions asked by you! Don't forget to sign up to the Sue Larkey Podcast Community to ask your questions!

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/ta-tips-for-school-and-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

SLP 123: Make Learning FUN – Using Cooking to Teach at School and Home Aug 23, 2021

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Discussed in this episode

Cooking is a daily activity for everyone. It is a wonderful activity to teach ALL ages and stages. Cooking is an activity families, schools, community groups – indeed anyone can do it – and it provides long term recreation and independent living skills. Through cooking you can teach all curriculum areas (see below). By providing a structured programme with goals/learning outcomes you can develop a cooking programme that addresses the learning style and needs of the individual student. One child may use the programme to learn to read while another may use it to communicate, using visuals.

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/make-learning-fun-using-cooking-to-teach/

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

SLP 122: Why change equals behaviour Aug 16, 2021

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Many children with ASD have difficulties accepting change and transition from one activity to another.

In fact, most behaviour happens during change/transition. In my experience this is because it requires problem-solving, choices and adults tend to use more verbal information instead of visual information. It can also be a time of movement and high noise level, which can cause sensory processing difficulties.

In the show notes, I have listed some key times you may need to put in place strategies to support children during change.

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/why-change-equals-behaviour/

Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast

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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below.

https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

SLP 121: Love on the Spectrum - Sex therapist shares her tips Aug 09, 2021

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Have you been watching Season 2 of Love on the Spectrum? I love the show, and it's such a good insight into the difficulties people with autism can face in the dating world. To take a closer look, this week on the podcast I'm joined by Counsellor and Sexologist from the show, Jodi Rodgers.

What we discuss in this episode:

✅ What needs to be changed in the current sex education programmes in schools

✅ Step by step ways we can support kids on the Spectrum with having relationships "Girlfriend/Boyfriend/Partner"

✅ How do we support and respect Autistic students to guide them through the ups and downs of relationships?

✅ How Jodi uses interests/knowledge to explain how to build relationships i.e. "Clark Kent & Superman"

✅ How to quickly build a relationship/rapport

Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

https://suelarkey.com.au/love-on-the-spectrum/

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

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