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: ✅ Use a "Start and Finish" box for organizing work ✅ Create color-coded schedules for different subjects ✅ Provide photo/video models of organized spaces ✅ Use digital schedules with pause functionality for work periods ✅ Limit pencil case contents to essential items ✅ Break large tasks into weekly chunks (e.g., Antarctica poster: habita...
Mar 10, 2025•36 min
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: ✅ Start conversations positively with families about their child. ✅ Use specific examples to explain concerns clearly to parents. ✅ Meetings should be collaborative, never us versus them. ✅ Offer solutions or clear next steps after raising concerns. ✅ Maintain email trails to document family conversations and agreements. ✅ Observe social...
Mar 03, 2025•44 min
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: ✅ Using 2B pencils instead of HB for left-handers. ✅ Implementing one-book systems for executive functioning. ✅ Using plastic sleeves instead of glue for worksheets. ✅ Placing time timers next to clocks for visuals. ✅ Using "now, next, later" schedules with timers. ✅ Reading book chapters based on student needs. ✅ Setting up fine motor s...
Feb 24, 2025•33 min
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 behavior methods often fail neurodiverse children. ✅ Inferred instructions confuse kids lacking theory of mind. ✅ Clear, explicit directions outperform vague prohibitions. ✅ Tailor supports because every child is unique. ✅ Strategies wear out; replace them with new tactics. ✅ Visual aids and tokens reinforce desired behavio...
Feb 17, 2025•39 min
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: ✅ The 13 Most Important Strategies ✅ Bonus 5 Proactive/Prevent Strategies Often Missed ✅ How To Support Motor Skills Development in A Busy Classroom (& Why it matters!) ✅ Key Elements for your Individual Education Plans (IEPs) ✅ Anxiety Management = Time Management – Top Tips ✅ Special Bonus – Key To Get the Best out of Students with ADH...
Feb 10, 2025•41 min
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: ✅ Collaboration between parents and teachers enhances support. ✅ Structured environments ease ADHD and autism challenges. ✅ Individualized strategies meet each child's unique needs. ✅ Balanced praise fosters confidence and positive behavior. ✅ Calm communication reduces stress in challenging situations. ✅ Consistent routines build effect...
Feb 03, 2025•52 min
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: ✅ Fundraising projects taught practical money handling and management skills. ✅ Volunteering strengthened local connections and social interactions. ✅ Financial lessons came from the Barefoot Kids guide. ✅ Small enterprises fostered independence and work readiness. ✅ Students gained confidence through real-world business experiences. ✅ C...
Jan 27, 2025•28 min
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 ef...
Jan 20, 2025•33 min
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 p...
Jan 13, 2025•26 min
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-...
Jan 06, 2025•33 min
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...
Dec 30, 2024•44 min
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 ...
Dec 16, 2024•39 min
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 n...
Dec 09, 2024•37 min
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 ...
Dec 02, 2024•40 min
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 ...
Nov 25, 2024•36 min
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 durin...
Nov 17, 2024•27 min
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 bre...
Nov 11, 2024•29 min
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 streamline information sharing between teachers and parents. ✅ Self-advocacy helps students communicate their needs and differences effectively. ✅ Personalized student profiles cover academics, behaviour, communication, and social skills. ✅ Structured free time reduces anxiety for students with ASD. ✅ Understand...
Nov 04, 2024•22 min
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: ✅ Transitions are stressful as moving to new country or job. ✅ Hidden curriculum creates anxiety in neurodiverse students at school. ✅ Visual aids like maps help students navigate new environments. ✅ Practice transport routes and emergency scenarios before school starts. ✅ Sensory challenges affect classroom adaptation and daily routines...
Oct 28, 2024•33 min
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: ✅ Mindful Magician: Picture book teaching emotional regulation strategies. ✅ Feelings Town: Children learn to manage emotions through magical journey. ✅ Stop Signs: Personalized tools for children to regulate strong feelings. ✅ Classroom Integration: Activities to implement book concepts in schools. ✅ Emotional Literacy: Developing langu...
Oct 21, 2024•27 min
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 challenges common: Many educators report difficulties with student behaviour. ✅ Emotional regulation crucial: Teaching self-regulation skills helps manage behaviour issues. ✅ Developmental age matters: Consider child's developmental, not chronological age. ✅ Proactive strategies important: Prepare children and teachers for tra...
Oct 14, 2024•37 min
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: ✅ School readiness: Practice lunchbox, uniform, and shoe management skills. ✅ Sensory considerations: Desensitize to new textures and environments early. ✅ Teach social scripts: Use books to explain school communication. ✅ Develop motor skills: Focus on core strength and fine motor. ✅ Practice essential skills: Asking for help, finishing...
Oct 07, 2024•28 min
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: ✅ Teach pointing: Essential for nonverbal communication and choice-making. ✅ Teach asking for help: Reduces frustration and promotes independence. ✅ Focus on two goals: Choose two skills to work on. ✅ Use visuals consistently: Across all environments for effective learning. ✅ Model gestures: Children with autism may not develop rich gest...
Sep 30, 2024•30 min
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 teens need genuine interest without hidden agendas. ✅ Staying steady and consistent is crucial for PDA support. ✅ Autonomy and control are essential for PDA individuals. ✅ Words matter: Avoid demands and offer choices to PDAs. ✅ PDA individuals can thrive with proper adaptations and environment. ✅ Equal relationships and honest com...
Sep 16, 2024•38 min
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: ✅ Start transition planning in Year 5 for secondary school. ✅ Video school visits to review and process information later. ✅ Practice using new school timetable in final term of primary. ✅ Address sensory needs like smells and sounds in new environment. ✅ Establish discreet ways for students to request assistance in class. ✅ Consider alt...
Sep 09, 2024•52 min
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 crucial: Vital support for students with special needs. ✅ Independence is key: Work towards student self-reliance in tasks. ✅ Teach coping strategies: Help students manage frustration and anxiety. ✅ Timing matters: Schedule support when students are most engaged. ✅ Avoid fostering helplessness: Encourage students to ...
Sep 02, 2024•24 min
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 Assistant Appreciation Week: Recognizing valuable support in education. ✅ Self-care crucial: Assistants encouraged to celebrate daily achievements. ✅ Anxiety management: Strategies for students anxious about making mistakes. ✅ Independence promotion: Gradually fade direct support for student growth. ✅ Behavior solutions: Book r...
Aug 26, 2024•37 min
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: ✅ Handwriting struggles can lead to educational disengagement. ✅ Typing isn't always a viable alternative to handwriting. ✅ Occupational therapists can assist with handwriting strategies. ✅ Eye fatigue can impact handwriting focus and quality. ✅ Different handwriting approaches suit different student needs. ✅ Handwriting and typing requi...
Aug 19, 2024•21 min
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: ✅ Diagnosing is challenging, especially for explaining to friends. ✅ Focus on specific book sections for tailored explanations. ✅ Girls may struggle to articulate their diagnosis to others. ✅ Diagnosis understanding varies with age and insight level. ✅ Peer-specific language helps girls explain their diagnosis. ✅ Teachers must be discree...
Aug 12, 2024•32 min
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: ✅ Encouraging Participation: Temple's approach increases engagement. ✅ Real Choices Matter: Offer children genuine options. ✅ Avoid Surprises: Forewarn to reduce anxiety. ✅ Gradual Exposure: Introduce new activities slowly. ✅ Embrace Failure: Teach kids it's okay to fail. ✅ Consistent Support: Provide a loving push. ✅ Break Tasks Down: S...
Aug 05, 2024•42 min
