100 episodes

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.

To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below.
Australian website: https://suelarkey.com.au
Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

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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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.

To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below.
Australian website: https://suelarkey.com.au
Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/

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.

    SLP 242: Everything you need to know about PDA - Insights & Tips from Educator

    SLP 242: Everything you need to know about PDA - Insights & Tips from Educator

    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: Unique autism spectrum type.
    ✅ PDA vs ODD: Distinct differences.
    ✅ Misunderstood Nature: PDA children struggle with demands.
    ✅ Relationship Building: Share experiences, no hierarchies.
    ✅ Teaching Strategy Shift: Traditional methods may fail.
    ✅ Avoid Power Struggles: Offer choices, focus on consequences.
    ✅ Flexibility Key: Regularly change strategies, maintain engagement.
    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teaching-strategies-for-pda-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

    • 48 min
    SLP 241: Have You Heard of Time Blindness? Did You Know It Can Cause Behaviour in Neurodiverse Students and What To Do?

    SLP 241: Have You Heard of Time Blindness? Did You Know It Can Cause Behaviour in Neurodiverse Students and What To Do?

    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:
    ✅ Time Blindness Defined: Inability to perceive time accurately.
    ✅ Behavior Indicators: Procrastination, lateness, or anxiety.
    ✅ Making Time Visible: Use visual and accessible time aids.
    ✅ Managing Anxiety: Equip with time management tools.
    ✅ Routines Matter: Establish routines to sense time's passage.
    ✅ Success Equation: Now, next, later plus schedule equals success.
    ✅ Support Like Colorblindness: Make time support as accessible.
    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/educators-guide-family-communication/
    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

    • 29 min
    SLP 240: Navigating the Path to Diagnosis: A Step by Step Guide for Educators

    SLP 240: Navigating the Path to Diagnosis: A Step by Step Guide for Educators

    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's Role: Highlight, don't diagnose issues.
    ✅ 8 Steps Discussed: Detailed process for diagnosis conversation.
    ✅ Red Flags: Identify potential diagnosis indicators.
    ✅ Diagnosis Importance: Benefits of getting a diagnosis explained.
    ✅ Tone of Caring: First impressions are critical in meetings. 
    ✅ Share Positives: Begin with the child's achievements. 
    ✅ Collaborative Approach: Value families' insights and opinions.
    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/educators-guide-family-communication/
    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

    • 47 min
    SLP 239: Teacher Assistants – Strategies to Navigate Challenges & Foster Success – Insights from Dream Team (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant & Parent)

    SLP 239: Teacher Assistants – Strategies to Navigate Challenges & Foster Success – Insights from Dream Team (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant & Parent)

    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:
    ✅ Act as a student-world translator.
    ✅ Encourage student relationship bonds.
    ✅ Be a consistent presence.
    ✅ Enhance, not replace, teaching.
    ✅ Collaborate with teachers.
    ✅ Contribute creative learning ideas.
    ✅ Facilitate peer connections.
    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-success-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

    • 39 min
    SLP 238: Mini Training Everything You Need to Know About Executive Functioning

    SLP 238: Mini Training Everything You Need to Know About Executive Functioning

    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:
    ✅ What is Executive Functioning: Described as the brain's "Air Traffic Control" for organizing, prioritizing, and regulating emotions.
    ✅ Impacts on Learning: Impaired Executive Function significantly affects students with autism, impacting their ability to learn and engage in busy environments.
    ✅ Emotional Control: Techniques include using sensory tools, emotion cards, and social scripts for improving behaviour and emotional regulation.
    ✅ Impulse Control: Redirection, prewarning about rules, and the use of social scripts to manage impulsivity.
    ✅ Planning & Prioritizing: Utilizing visual supports, individual planning sessions, and breaking tasks into smaller steps to enhance organization and goal achievement.
    ✅ Organizing: Implementing systems for organization, minimizing clutter, and using visual reminders for keeping track of items and information.
    ✅ Task Initiation: Partnering with peers, simplifying instructions, and employing strategies like the Traffic Light Strategy to help start tasks.
    ✅ Flexibility: Using timers, routines, and prewarnings to assist with transitions and changes in activities or plans.
    ✅ Working Memory: Incorporating visuals, modelling tasks, co-active participation, and simplifying instructions to support memory and task completion.
    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/improving-executive-functioning-skills/
    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

    • 36 min
    SLP 237:"Dr Tony Attwood – Understanding Autism Diagnostic Criteria and Why Girls often Overlooked

    SLP 237:"Dr Tony Attwood – Understanding Autism Diagnostic Criteria and Why Girls often Overlooked

    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:
    ✅ ASD Criteria in DSM-5: Defines autism diagnostic requirements.
    ✅ Early Signs Vital: Symptoms must manifest in early childhood.
    ✅ Severity Levels Classified: Autism categorized into three severity levels.
    ✅ Comprehensive Assessment Essential: Evaluates communication, behavior, and sensory sensitivities.
    ✅ Co-occurring Conditions Frequent: Often accompanies ADHD, anxiety, OCD.
    ✅ Diagnostic Tools and Judgment: ADOS-2, ADI-R, and clinical insight.
    ✅ Girls' Diagnosis Often Missed: Masking leads to underdiagnosis in girls.
    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-autism-diagnostic-criteria/
    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

    • 44 min

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