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: ✅ Strategies Behind Temple Grandin’s Successful Life. ✅ Reasons To Use Visuals to Communicate. ✅ Use Visuals to Increase Engagement. ✅ Use Special Interests to Motivate Students. ✅ Essential Tip to Keep a Student On Task. ✅ Subtle Signs of Anxiety in Students. ✅ Harness Preventative Breaks for Better Outcomes. Read more about this podcas...
Jul 29, 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: ✅ PDA identified late by many parents. ✅ Initial meetings often lack relevance for PDA children. ✅ Parents find PDA through personal research. ✅ Consistency in parenting approach is crucial. ✅ Official PDA diagnosis often deemed unnecessary. ✅ Professionals and parents need to collaborate effectively. ✅ Children with PDA benefit from fle...
Jul 22, 2024•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: ✅ Autism diagnosis needs to be accompanied by supportive thinking. ✅ Early diagnosis without support can be detrimental. ✅ Employment is key to empowerment for autistic individuals. ✅ Focus on strengths and abilities in job settings. ✅ Practical strategies can improve job interview performance. ✅ Positive reinforcement and mentorship are...
Jul 15, 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: ✅ Autistic identity starts with self-acceptance. ✅ Society pressures people to conform. ✅ Negative narratives in childhood impact self-esteem. ✅ Behavior often reflects anxiety or distress. ✅ Importance of understanding and meeting individual needs. ✅ Positive self-advocacy is crucial. ✅ Reframing autism as a difference, not a deficit. R...
Jul 08, 2024•45 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: ✅ Robin Stewart: Musician, artist, author, and autism advocate. ✅ " The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods " book: Visual, comprehensive. ✅ Surveying autistic individuals: Basis for Robin's book research. ✅ Stimming: Various purposes beyond sensory, including emotional regulation. ✅ Book features: Flap system for controlling information ex...
Jul 01, 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: ✅ Ruth's school celebrates 60 years of innovation. ✅ Focus on student independence and community access. ✅ Implemented authentic pedestrian crossing for safety training. ✅ Created mini Woolworths for practical shopping skills. ✅ Introduced immersive classroom for interactive learning. ✅ Gym installed for physical health and community int...
Jun 24, 2024•34 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: ✅ Kids with autism often drink whole bottles at once. ✅ Many kids with autism toilet time, not toilet train. ✅ Specialist schools monitor drinking, eating, and toileting. ✅ Mainstream schools need inclusive policies for sensory needs. ✅ Increased drinks at school require more toilet breaks. ✅ Sensory issues often cause school toilet avoi...
Jun 17, 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: ✅ The Friendship Pyramid – Understanding Phases of Friendships ✅ 20 Fun Social-Emotional Activities for Every Classroom ✅ Conversation Skills: From Start to Finish ✅ Exploring appropriate ways to interrupt and respond to interruptions ✅ Importance of teaching Winning and Losing ✅ The Hidden Language of Social Cues: Nonverbal Communicatio...
Jun 10, 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: ✅ Creating personalized playground plans with students is crucial. ✅ Template for playground plans provided. ✅ Template for Stop, Think, Do activities provided. ✅ Understanding “Dobbing” and when to tell is important. ✅ Eliza shares how social prep reduces anxiety. ✅ Brainstorming and posters for social knowledge help. ✅ Implementing pla...
Jun 03, 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: ✅ Open communication with picture books aids ADHD understanding. ✅ Explain ADHD early to help children understand themselves. ✅ ADHD presents unique challenges for girls and women. ✅ Support girls with ADHD using classroom strategies. ✅ Collaborate with girls on individualized support plans. ✅ Prioritize mental health for students with A...
May 27, 2024•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: ✅ Neurodiverse students need tailored accommodations and adjustments. ✅ Effective rewards motivate neurodiverse students. ✅ Tokens are visual, kinesthetic, and consistent rewards. ✅ Downloadable tips for using token systems. ✅ Caution with praise and rewards for PDA, ODD. ✅ Big Offer -> Buy 2 Sue Larkey Books Get 1 Free – this week only....
May 20, 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: ✅ Understanding Meltdown Phases: Recognizes the stages from buildup to crisis. ✅ Calming Strategies: Offers methods to reduce anxiety and stress. ✅ Importance of Silence: Emphasizes giving space for self-regulation. ✅ Communication Alternatives: Advises against using "No" to prevent escalations. ✅ Seizure Comparison: Treats meltdowns wit...
May 13, 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: ✅ Starting with the end in mind ✅ The 50/50 Learning & Behaviour Plan ✅ Modelling behaviour and demonstrating Plan B’s ✅ Encouraging independence with timers, visuals and schedules ✅ Using 3 Rs – rewards, repetition and routines Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/independence-for-dive...
May 06, 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: ✅ Diagnosis / Identifying Signs of Autism ✅ Tips for Toileting ✅ Creating Communication Enriched Environments (non-verbal children) ✅ Different Ways of Teaching ✅ Why and How to Use Visuals ✅ Being a Supportive Communication Partner ✅ Use Rewards and Special Interests to Motivate and Engage in Learning ✅ 11 Common Signs of Sensory Proces...
Apr 22, 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: ✅ Sequence Mastery: Order and routine enhance learning. ✅ Recipe Writing: Develops structured observation and writing skills. ✅ Social Cooking: Teaching others fosters communal bonds. ✅ Sensory Desensitization: Cooking valuable without eating. ✅ Motor Skills Development: Enhances stirring, flipping abilities. ✅ Backward Chaining Importan...
Apr 15, 2024•31 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: ✅ Understanding Screen Addiction: Reduces screen time from 16 to 1 hour. ✅ Types of Screen Addiction: Gaming, internet, group chats, and creative escape. ✅ Ownership Importance: Kids acknowledge problem to start fixing it. ✅ Alternative Activities: Promotes learning, exercise, and healthy routines. ✅ Collaborative Solutions: Use CPS for ...
Apr 08, 2024•42 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: ✅ Neurodiversity celebrates neurological differences instead of disabilities or disorders. ✅ Ask individuals about their preferred terminology for their condition. ✅ Learn about neurodiversity through movies, TV shows, and online. ✅ Make learning fun by accommodating different learning styles. ✅ Avoid overstimulation by limiting choices ...
Apr 01, 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: ✅ 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: Regularl...
Mar 24, 2024•49 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: ✅ 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, late...
Mar 18, 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: ✅ 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 chil...
Mar 11, 2024•47 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: ✅ 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-assis...
Mar 04, 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: ✅ 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 usi...
Feb 26, 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: ✅ 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 Frequen...
Feb 19, 2024•45 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: ✅ Structure Classroom for Behaviour Management: Optimize layout to minimize disruptions. ✅ Quick Classroom Adjustments: Implement strategic student positioning. ✅ Maximize Support Time: Efficient use of teaching assistants and resources. ✅ Leverage Student Strengths: Utilize strengths to mitigate stress. ✅ Social and Emotional Support: E...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 4 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 02, 2024•43 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: ✅ Why use repetition ✅ How to us repetition across all ages and stages ✅ Why use routines ✅ Key routines to support engagement ✅ Why repetition and routines will save you time ✅ Quick tips and strategies to implement this week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-learning-r...
Jan 29, 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: ✅ Sue Larkey books (pg 2) ✅ Visual Supports (pg 5) ✅ Social Skills (pg 6) ✅ Understanding Behaviour (pg 8) ✅ Anxiety & Mental Health (pg 9) ✅ Early Years (page 10) ✅ Helping Children Manage their Emotions (pg 11) ✅ Teaching Children about Autism Spectrum (page 12) ✅ DHD- Organising & Planning (page 13) ✅ Teen Years & Beyond (pg 15) ✅ Pub...
Jan 22, 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: ✅ Effective Classroom Behaviour Management ✅ Anchor Points for High-Needs Children ✅ Roadmaps as Daily Guides ✅ Springboards for Skill Building ✅ Regular Check-Ins and Regulation Breaks ✅ Whole-School Consistent Language and Expectations ✅ Personalized Plans for Each Child ✅ Check Engine for Optional Support Read more about this podcast ...
Jan 15, 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: ✅ Simple Phrases for Classroom Management A set of simple phrases to manage classroom dynamics effectively. ✅ Restorative Teaching Emphasizing self-management and relationship restoration in teaching using practical strategies for student engagement. ✅ Promoting Student Self-Regulation Strategies to develop self-regulation in students. ✅...
Jan 08, 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: ✅ NDIS supports children with disabilities, including financial assistance. ✅ Focuses on six functional domains: learning, socialization, communication, self-care. ✅ Preparation and understanding are key in NDIS navigation. ✅ Set realistic, child-specific short and long-term goals. ✅ Educators vital in supporting children's NDIS applicat...
Jan 01, 2024•35 min
