What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Cheat sheet with over 40 + Acronym / Abbreviations ✅ What do the 3 levels of ASD Diagnosis mean ✅ ODD vs PDA ✅ ADHD vs ASD ✅ Common Confusions and Misunderstandings – with Psychologist Emily Hanlon Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/understanding-acronyms-cheat-sheet/ Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Follow m...
Sep 11, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: This Weeks Podcast is an interview with the Joan Shanahan: Joan has been involved in education all her life and experienced from early childhood to tertiary. She finally worked as a consultant in 24 schools in northern NSW before moving to the Sunshine Coast and establishing her business Behaviour Solutions 247. She brings to this Podcast over 20 years of experience in developing transition plans for students moving from primary to secondary ...
Sep 05, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Although these are questions from Teacher Assistants, I think you will find this Podcast full of tips and strategies for School & Home too. Discussed in this Episode: ✅ How to help students who don’t like making mistakes ✅ How to help students who don’t like to lose a game ✅ How to ensure you are not “helping” too much when supporting a student ✅ How to help an absconder? ✅ How to help students who “shutdown” ✅ How to accommodate a student who is stamping his feet as a...
Aug 22, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: This Weeks Podcast was Created after a Question from Trish: “I am currently in the middle of setting up a calm corner/area within my senior preschool room (4-5years) my kids understand that this area is to be used when they are feeling overwhelmed or just need a little break away. Would love for ideas on what I can add to this area” ✅ Everyone is different. When you create a calm area ask children what they would like to calm them. ✅ Teach ho...
Aug 15, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ An Inspirational Story: Strategies Behind Temple Grandin’s Amazing Successful Life. ✅ 9 Reasons to Use Visuals to Communicate ✅ Strategies to Use Special Interests to Motivate and Engage Students ✅ 8 Subtle Signs of Anxiety to Look For in Your Students ✅ How to Harness to Power of Preventative Breaks ✅ 3 BIG Barriers to Participation Every Educator needs to Rule Out ✅ Heaps of Resources and Sensory Tools Read more about this podcast in the ...
Aug 08, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ What Role do Sensory Solutions have in De-escalating Behaviour & Increasing Participation? ✅ Benefits of a Simple Sensory Programme in your Classroom. ✅ What is SPD? ✅ How to Identify Students who could have SPD. ✅ Checklist to Identify Underlying Sensory Causes of Behaviour. ✅ The MOST Overlooked Sensory Tools & How to use ✅ Quickfire Solutions to Implement this Week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below s...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Simple Classroom Adaptations That Make a Huge Difference to students and YOU ✅ Do you know what to look for to Recognise SPD? ✅ Busy Classroom Teacher Strategies to help Students Self Regulate ✅ 8 Warning Signs of Slow Processing Speed – Plus What Simple Modifications & Strategies to Help ✅ Why Do They Do That? 12 Common Behaviours Explained & Strategies to Try ✅ 3 BIG Barriers to Participation Every Educator needs to Rule Out ✅ Heaps of Re...
Jul 18, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Share her insights on sensory processing, social skills and behaviour ✅ How amygdala impacts behaviour and sensory processing ✅ Why there is an increased emotional response to stimuli ✅ Why we need to use specific strategies ✅ How Temple Grandin inspired me ✅ Why people with ASD do what they do Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/temple_grandin_how_this_can_help Join the facebook group sp...
Jul 11, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Are you feeling overwhelmed? This is the perfect podcast for you ✅ Slow it down break it down ✅ The Power of One more ✅ How to use the “one more” strategy at each age and stage ✅ What is your goal for next 2 months? What to do to achieve ✅ Small Steps NOT Giant Leaps ✅ 12 Top Tips for Keeping on Task – (pg 34 Mega Book- More Information ) ✅ Importance of Routine, Repetition and Role Model ✅ Using Special Interest to Motivate (pg 33 Mega Boo...
Jun 27, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Inspiration for the book – Zen Snow Monkeys on Youtube ✅ Why & how to use Therapeutic Storytelling ✅ Why Kay wanted to write a storybook about Interoception ✅ How Haitham has used his love of drawing to become an Illustrator ✅ How to use the book and other great resources that are available with the book ✅ Lots of insights and ideas for teaching children with Autism Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below sue...
Jun 20, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ 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/often-overlooked-strategies-routines-and-repetition Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com...
Jun 06, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ 5 Categories of ‘things’ that can upset perfectionists ✅ The underlying reasons why Neurodiverse students are upset by small things ✅ What to do ✅ Why knowing how long is so important ✅ Range of visuals to use Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/why_perfectionists_get_upset_what_can_you_do-2 Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypod...
May 30, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Time is the Number one Accommodation and Adjustment every classroom needs to puts in place ✅ 4 Types of Schedules ✅ Why you need a range of Schedules ✅ Why knowing how long is so important ✅ Range of Visuals to Use ✅ Timer + Visual + Schedule = Independence Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/how_to_create_independence_autism_spectrum Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast ...
May 23, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Interview Joanne Copeland ✅ Why she had written book “ Footsteps of Two ” ✅ Joanne shares how she hadn’t even heard of the word Autism when diagnosed ✅ Importance of focusing on one thing at a time & do not worry how long it takes to achieve you will get there. ✅ How finding Autistic Mentor for her daughter helped her understand many of her daughter's challenges and how to support her ✅ Supporting her with Twins finding Post School options ...
May 16, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Key Limitations in Inclusive Classrooms & How to Address ✅ Theory of Mind & Impact in your classroom ✅ 3 Essential Requirements for Success in Busy Classrooms ✅ Tips to Promoting Understanding in your class ✅ What is Neurodiversity & How does that look for your students? ✅ Smart Goals and Why Important ✅ 11 Top Tips to Keep Neurodiverse Students on Task in Busy & Complex classrooms Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via th...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Procrastination is actually an engagement issue ✅ Iceberg – We see procrastination but what is happening below the surface? ✅ Impact on Executive Functioning ✅ Homework challenges ✅ Using technology to support writing activities ✅ Does Sue have a procrastination issue or choice paralysis? Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding_procrastination_adhd_expert/ Join the faceb...
May 02, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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”. What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: This week I interviewed Robyn Steward, an autistic author, who has written one of my favourite puberty books ever “The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods”. ✅ Ways to Support Critical Thinking ✅ The steps Robyn took to challenge herself: riding an e-bike to visit her parents in the country...
Apr 25, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ What made the biggest difference ( link to my book ) ✅ What advice she would give other parents ✅ Why it was so important to get her twins out of nappies ✅ How different the twins were in what worked ✅ Importance of preschool and friends in helping with toileting Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/toilet_training_journey_with_autism/ Join the facebook group specifically for this ...
Apr 18, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Why do I need to tell my child? Why do they need to know? ✅ Where to start ✅ Steps for sharing diagnosis ✅ Why you shouldn’t hide your child’s diagnosis from them ✅ Why share with their peers and siblings ✅ Masking versus Copying ✅ 8 Ways to be a friend to someone with ASD - Poster to download and put in playground ✅ FREE Book by Anna Tullemans, ‘Disclosing Diagnosis’ with first 100 orders of books she has Authored (Value $25) Read more abo...
Apr 11, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: Talking to family and friends about a diagnosis can be a bit daunting, I am hoping this podcast with Anna Tullemans will prepare you with information and understanding to make the task easier. ✅ What worked and didn’t work. ✅ Who needs to know about the diagnosis. ✅ Why people need to know. ✅ How much should I share? ✅ Top Tips for Disclosing Diagnosis. ✅ Masking versus Copying. ✅ Why you shouldn’t hide your child’s diagnosis from them. ✅ FRE...
Apr 05, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Why I call masking, ‘a veneer of coping,’ and what to do! ✅ What is Masking? ✅ What you see. ✅ What you can do. ✅ Why it can cause burn out for families and their autistic child. ✅ Masking versus Copying. ✅ Do your children/students struggle with after-school meltdowns/shutdowns? ✅ Do they hold it together at school but when they get home they fall apart? Click Here to Join My Facebook Group Read more about this podcast in the show notes fo...
Mar 28, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: Special Guest: Di Rickard Primary school teacher and a play therapist ✅ Inspired by question in Facebook Community ✅ How to support children on the spectrum in the early years in open plan, double teaching classrooms? ✅ See the blog for amazing suggestions from facebook community Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/classroom_teacher_shares_tips/ Join the facebook group specifically ...
Mar 21, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Adjustments & Accommodations ✅ Practical Strategies & Ideas how to implement Accommodations & Adjustments ✅ NCCD – What is it and why it is important ✅ DSE (2005) Read along if you have my new MEGA Book page 12 Live virtual workshops link - https://suelarkey.com.au/autism-workshops/ Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/types_of_accommodations_adjustments/ Join the facebook group sp...
Mar 14, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: Using SMART Goals and IEP to improve outcomes is an important skill for all educators working with children with autism spectrum disorder. ✅ Read along if you have my new MEGA Book pages 88-91 ✅ How to apply from Early Years to Post School Options ✅ IEPs ✅ SMART Goals ✅ Planning ✅ Different Pages Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/smart_goals_improve_outcomes/ Join the facebook gro...
Mar 07, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Discussed in this Episode: ✅ The Number 1 Adaption, Adjustment every school & home needs ✅ NCCD – 4 Levels of Adjustments ✅ Why Using Timers works for EVERYONE (timers - https://suelarkey.com.au/time-timers/) ✅ Mega Book Pages 21-24 (Mega book - https://suelarkey.com.au/product/sue-larkeys-mega-book/ ) 21 TOP WAYS TO USE TIME MANAGEMENT AS ANXIETY MANAGEMENT 1. Ease stressful transitions by showing “how much longer” and “here is what 5 more minutes really means” 2. Sho...
Feb 28, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains In this Podcast, Sue goes through questions from a live audience providing tips, strategies and ideas on how to make a difference helping you and the kids you know. The Questions Sue Answered: How Do You Introduce Visuals How Do You Stop Soiling How Do I Stop Injury type behaviour, whether it is sensory seeking or a form of self harm? How Do I transition Students? Where do I sit a student that is a runner? What do I do to support a Student that is rubbing themselves? T...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains My Live Webinar was a success! But it’s not too late – sign up HERE to WATCH the Replay of the hour of power! FREE sign up includes: 🎆 E-book 🎆 Webinar Replay 🎆 Handout In the Free Webinar You Will Learn: How to Structure the Classroom to Reduce Behaviour Quick and Easy Adjustments to Implement, e.g. where to position a child How to make the most of your Support Time Using Students’ Strengths to Reduce Stress Supporting Students Socially and Emotionally How to Ident...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Setting up your classroom at the start of the year for a new class of neurodiverse learners is always a challenge. Not sure what ‘neurodiversity’ means? Listen to my podcast on why I love this term! I always find it is so important to prepare your classroom properly for children who learn and engage differently. This helps get the best out of your students, as well as helping to reduce the behaviour. I am hoping to help you set up your classroom with a FREE live webina...
Feb 02, 2022•43 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains Separation anxiety from people, friends, objects and pets is really common for children with special needs. I came up with these 13 tips just for you, as well as reaching out to my online Facebook community for more examples! See link below to read about these 13 tips. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/how-to-help-children-with-separation-anxiety/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https:...
Jan 24, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast What this podcast contains There are so many resources now available to help teach and care for children on the autism spectrum and it can be difficult to know which ones will be the most helpful – and this is a question I am most often asked. So here is my TOP 10 RECOMMENDED TOOLS for you at school or at home! For those of you looking for support in understanding autism spectrum and the children you work with, as well as strategies for behaviour support, these resources are perfect. And if you ...
Jan 17, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
