Sue Larkey Podcast

Sue Larkey

  • 27 minutes 32 seconds
    SLP 283: From Classroom to Community: Innovative Approaches to Life Skills Education

    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. ✅ Creative ventures included photography, mocktails, and homemade crafts. ✅ Rail museum volunteering expanded community support and inclusion.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/teaching-life-skills-at-school

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    27 January 2025, 5:54 am
  • 33 minutes 7 seconds
    SLP 282: Making Specialist Teaching Work For All Students and Staff

    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 effectively. ✅ Positive reinforcement fosters a safe, encouraging classroom environment. ✅ Collaboration among colleagues streamlines shared behavior management systems.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/making-specialist-teaching-work-for-all-students-and-staff

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    20 January 2025, 2:38 am
  • 26 minutes 13 seconds
    SLP 281: ASD Support For Parents and Teachers: Insights on how to Tailor your Individual Teaching Approach

    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 practical abilities. ✅ Motivation is key; leveraging personal interests encourages engagement. ✅ Parenting and teaching neurodiverse children require clarity and consistency.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/supporting-children-with-pda-and-odd

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    13 January 2025, 5:09 am
  • 32 minutes 33 seconds
    SLP 280: Support Children With PDA and ODD: Challenges and Insights

    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-children-with-pda-and-odd

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    6 January 2025, 1:17 am
  • 43 minutes 48 seconds
    SLP 279: Autism and Toilet Training – A Mother’s Toilet Training Journey

    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 absorbent training pants for outings ✅ Maintaining consistency despite setbacks ✅ Allowing natural consequences for learning body signals ✅ Recognising and adapting to regression during transitions

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/autism-and-toilet-training

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    30 December 2024, 12:23 am
  • 39 minutes 22 seconds
    SLP 278: Understanding Girls Who Camouflage their Struggles with Guest Jane McFadden

    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 benefit all students, not individuals. ✅ Social anxiety often underlies masking behaviors in schools. ✅ Library resources help students self-identify neurodivergent traits.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/asd-and-adhd-masking-for-girls

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    16 December 2024, 3:28 am
  • 37 minutes 13 seconds
    SLP 277: Autism Neurodiversity Transforming Schools Through Understanding: Book “Out of the Box with authors Madonna King & Rebecca Sparrow

    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 neurodiversity continues to hinder open discussion. ✅ Principal leadership sets the tone for inclusive school culture. ✅ Teachers need proper professional development for neurodivergent student support.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/autism-neurodiversity-through-understanding

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    9 December 2024, 1:35 am
  • 40 minutes 14 seconds
    SLP 276: Teachers Aide - Strategies For Success - Insights From Dream Team

    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 serves as communication for students with limited expression. ✅ Skills must be taught across different environments for generalization.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/teachers-aide-strategies-for-the-classroom

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    2 December 2024, 12:53 am
  • 36 minutes 22 seconds
    SLP 275: Executive Functioning Skills for Neurodiverse Students: “Beyond just try harder” with guest Dean Beadle (updated)

    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 twenties. ✅ Simple structural changes benefit all students in classroom. ✅ Object permanence affects task completion and anxiety levels.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/executive-functioning-meaning-and-strategies

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    25 November 2024, 11:40 pm
  • 27 minutes 19 seconds
    SLP 274: Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom with the Gift of Understanding

    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 during holiday activities. ✅ Sensory considerations essential for inclusive holiday celebrations. ✅ Recipe sharing builds understanding of different cultural traditions.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/celebrating-diversity-in-the-classroom

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    17 November 2024, 11:59 pm
  • 28 minutes 44 seconds
    SLP 273: Time Management is Anxiety Management: Strategies for Neurodiverse Students

    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 break large tasks into manageable steps. ✅ Predictable time management develops better executive functioning skills.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/time-management-for-neurodiverse-students

    Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast

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    Join my Neurodiversity Network

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    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

    11 November 2024, 12:17 am
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