Discussed in this episode Cooking! One of the best ways to Teach Everything from life skills, social skills, maths, science, english and more! 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 time recreation and independent living skills. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode...
Aug 05, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Girls with ASD are often undiagnosed, because original diagnostic criteria have a boy bias. The criteria were created by actually examining mainly boys, and the girls can be very different. I think we all know ‘neuro-typical’ boys and girls are very different in their social, communication and behaviour. There are many characteristics that are very similar to boys with ASD but I thought I would list the main differences to girls with ASD. Read more about this podcast in...
Jul 26, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Beth Aune! Beth is a paediatric occupational therapist with over 22 years experience, which includes working in the Special Education department in many schools. This vast experience and knowledge shines through in her easy to read books which are jam packed with tips & strategies that you can quickly implement. Her books are called Behaviour Solutions however I personally call them ‘See a Behaviour Look It Up’ as they are such easy referenc...
Jul 17, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing K.I. Al-Ghani. Kay is a lecturer in autism spectrum at the University of Brighton, Autism Transer, Specialist Teacher, Author of multiple books and most importantly, mother of a son wtih autism who will soon be 35! Kay is the author of many books but the one which most of you will know best is "The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome". Kay's other books help children understand anxiety, disappointment, jealously...
Jun 24, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Dean Beadle! Dean has toured the UK and the world for fifteen years as an autistic speaker and trainer. Dean is also a proud promoter of the autistic voice, encouraging and empowering other autistic people to share their experiences and insights too. I am a huge fan of Dean’s work and have toured with him in the past. He is a great friend and inspirational speaker and I’m sure you will all enjoy listening to Dean’s personal experience and in...
Jun 17, 2020•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Yenn Purkis. Yenn is an autistic author, speaker and advocate. Yenn is an avid writer not only writing fabulous books but also has a wonderful blog (check it out here) . Yenn has authored numerous books covering everything from Women with AS, Mental Health, Education and more which are all available on my website. I find Yenn’s writings and weekly quotes a source of insight, understanding & inspiration. Yenn has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndr...
Jun 10, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode In this Podcast Sue discusses ✅ Complexity of returning to school for neurodiverse students ✅ The Social Anxiety many children/students are experiencing and what to do ✅ Why social skills needs to be taught to whole class, whole family & why only teaching the neurodiverse child only is a flawed model ✅ What to do - Top 10 Tips to Develop Social Skills across ages and stages Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-...
Jun 02, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode This week I have interviewed Robyn Steward, an autistic author, who has written one of my favourite puberty books ever “The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods”. Don’t stop reading if you have a son or teach a boy! They need to learn about Periods too. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/episode-72-puberty-and-periods-with-robyn-stewart Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups...
May 27, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Lauren Brukner, h er bestselling emotional regulation series contains four books providing awesome strategies to help children stay in control and keep calm! . Hope you all enjoy!! In my interview with Lauren we discuss: ✅ Lauren's four ways of labelling our feelings ✅ Different stages on Lauren's "continuum of self-regulation" ✅ Importance of empowering the child to communicate their needs and design their own strategies ✅ Invaluable c...
May 19, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Jed Baker, he is the author of many award-winning books on behaviour and social skills.I am a big fan of Jed and all of his work and very grateful to have him on the podcast. Hope you all enjoy In my interview with Jed we discuss: 7 common reasons for meltdowns Strategies to help children with trauma The impact of anxiety on social skills and how to address that Strategies for students experiencing anxiety around coronavirus The importa...
May 12, 2020•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Strategies have been taken from The Essential Guide to Secondary School By Sue Larkey and Anna Tullemans In my experience one of the biggest challenges for staff and students with autism is the number of staff involved with the student compared to primary school. Staff should endeavour to share what works and problem solve with the whole team. Reinforcement across all settings will build competence faster and will result in more success for staff and students. Read more...
May 05, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode And now some children are going back to school one day a week. It's all very confusing, stressful and uncertain. To reduce some of this stress I have created 11 Top Tips to Support Learning from Home with a podcast explaining these tips. I highly recommend you give it a listen. 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. Read more about this podcast in the show notes f...
Apr 28, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode You can watch the show "You Can't Ask that" here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that Resources referred to are available via the show notes link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-67-you-cant-ask-me-that/ 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...
Apr 21, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Why You Should Use Timers with Students with Autism Timers tell the student HOW LONG and WHEN they are going to have to do an activity. Timers allow you to pre-warn the student about activities finishing or starting. They help answer many of the questions these students may have: What is happening? What order? What time? What is next? How long? Timers also add certainty. As they inform the student of what to expect when and for how long. This can help to drastically red...
Apr 07, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Is your child/student struggling to Stay engaged with online learning Get into a routine when learning from home With anxiety in this strange time To stay away from the screen To stay on task For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-65-schedules/ 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:...
Mar 31, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode During these stressful and uncertain times, it is vital that we help our students understand what coronavirus is and why everything is changing all the time . This is because uncertainty can often result in intense feelings of anxiety for students with autism & neurodiversity. I have created a worksheet of questions to help you talk to children /people, to check what they know, what they understand and how they can make themselves feel better again. In this Podcast I ta...
Mar 24, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Children on the autism spectrum often can struggle with processing verbal or written cues. This is why it can be so effective to use visuals when teaching students with autism. Visuals include real objects, parts of objects or remnants (e.g. empty packet of sultanas), photographs of the actual object, photographs of similar objects, drawings, computer generated symbols (e.g. Boardmaker, Pics for PECS) and written words. Competition winners! Amy Lea Cummings - winner of ...
Mar 17, 2020•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode I have created some strategies and ideas to help students with autism or ADHD complete homework. Be aware that often students with autism or ADHD complete homework but don't hand it in. This can be due to anxiety that it isn't good enough or the teacher didn't specifically request it and the student didn't automatically hand it in. Competition winners! Rachael A'brook - Ultimate Guide to School & Home Kristyn Blair - Essential Guide to Secondary School Please email supp...
Mar 10, 2020•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Fill out the poll in my Facebook ‘Sue Larkey Podcast Community’ to enter the draw to win either the Ultimate Guide or Essential Guide Many children with ASD also have ADHD, in this episode I discuss the co-occuring conditions many children with ADHD and ASD can have For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-061-quick-tips-for-helping-kids-with-adhd-stay-cool-and-calm/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/gr...
Mar 03, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode 🎉 WINNERS OF THE TIME TIMER GIVEAWAY 🎊 Congratulations to KETH Young, Mrs Fix Anything, Mum to ASD/ADHD/SPD, tracey1712, millyninefive If you are one of the winners please email me at suelarkey@suelarkey.com.au with your handle name in the email and then we can sort out how to post/which time timer you want! This week’s giveaway A free Online Course or Face to Face course, make sure you listen to find out how you can win. I will also announce the winners of the Time ...
Feb 25, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode The power of preventative breaks and how you can use them to make a difference Make sure you listen to the end of the podcast to find out how you can enter the draw for a Time Timer. I have 5 available to give away - Australian residents only. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-059-how-to-use-break-cards/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teach...
Feb 18, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode This Podcast is a special podcast for Graduates of mine or Dr Tony Attwood’s Courses. ( Face to Face or Online Courses ) In this Podcast I want to give you tips and strategies to create a calm classroom. If you haven't received the E-book "A Guide to Understanding Behaviour" and are a Graduate of Tony or my courses please email support@suelarkey.com.au and we will send you the link to access them. For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-058-gradu...
Feb 11, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode ODD and PDA ADHD Homework How and Why to Use Visuals Motorskills: a whole body approach Social Skills Secondary School PLEASE email support@suelarkey.com.au if you are a graduate of one of my or Tony's courses For more show notes see link below https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-057-term-1-newsletter-out-now-what-you-will-find-in-2020/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teachin...
Feb 03, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Your Top Behaviour Questions Answered 13 Key Strategies to Setting Up Your Classroom which includes more in depth information and tips to help you set up your classroom. https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-056-creating-a-calm-classroom-in-2020/ 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...
Jan 28, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode 18 Ways to Set up a Classroom (Quick reference & guide) 13 Key Strategies to Setting Up Your Classroom which includes more in depth information and tips to help you set up your classroom. Show notes for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-055-setting-up-your-classroom-for-success/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit ...
Jan 22, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Have you heard of ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder) & PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)? I am seeing more and more children with a dual diagnosis of ASD and ODD & PDA. Show notes and special survey for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-054-odd-and-pda/ 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. http...
Jan 14, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Difference between the 3 stages of a meltdown How to cope after a meltdown Show notes and special survey for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-053-understanding-meltdowns 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...
Jan 07, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussed in this episode Happy New Year from Sue Why I call it Toilet TIMING not toilet training 10 Top Tips for Toileting Show notes and special survey for this podcast are at: https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-052-2020-happy-new-year-and-make-toilet-timing-a-goal-for-2020 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.a...
Dec 31, 2019•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast How to respectfully explain to other children why someone is behaving in a certain way What before and after school prep can parents do to prevent a bad spell Help with sports environments e.g. swimming pools, cross country starts How to help students with low muscle tone and social anxiety to participate in sport Hot days seem to impact children with a diagnosis – what strategies can be used How to increase the variety of food eaten by ASD students Strategies for developing eye contact – See Po...
Dec 13, 2019•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show notes for this podcast are at: Sue talks about her AMAZING year also 3 of her favourite talks. https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-050-sue-discusses-love-on-the-spectrum-hannah-gatsby-ted-talk-gig-buddies-sydney 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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