Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education
Sue Larkey
- 32 minutes 42 secondsSLP 334: 10 Must Have Resources That Transform Support for Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA)
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:
✅ Diverse Learners: use multiple strategies for each child's individual needs. ✅ Ultimate Guide: 500+ strategies from early years through adult life. ✅ Meltdown Types: distinguish behavior, sensory, and tantrum for effective plans. ✅ Visual Timers: time timers show children remaining time visually. ✅ Whole-Class Approach: teach social skills with entire class for support. ✅ Girls Underdiagnosed: girls show different traits; need recognition and support. ✅ Metaphor Tools: red beast and similar books help normalize emotions.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Behavior Communication: Children communicate needs through challenging behavior. ✅ Environment Over Child: Adjust structures to support children's needs. ✅ Mistake Anxiety: Fear of errors triggers avoidance and perfectionism. ✅ Control Through First: Being first provides predictability and emotional regulation. ✅ Fair Over Equal: Meet individual needs, not identical treatment. ✅ Short Strategy Videos: Forty-nine five-minute videos teach practical behavior responses. ✅ Find The Need: Identify missing support, then provide appropriate accommodations.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Time Blindness: neurodiverse individuals struggle to perceive passing time accurately. ✅ Visual Timers: make time visible and accessible for all students. ✅ Digital Schedules: portable schedules with digital time beat analog clocks. ✅ Task Breakdown: split work into smaller parts to reduce overwhelm. ✅ Warnings: give five-minute warnings before transitions or activity endings. ✅ Routines: work backward from bedtime to plan evening schedule. ✅ Reinforcement: acknowledge when children manage time well and independently.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Motor Skills: Poor fine and gross motor impacts handwriting ability. ✅ Routines: Establish clear routines from day one to reduce stress. ✅ Timers and Visuals: Use visual supports to manage transitions effectively. ✅ Interception: Many neurodivergent kids miss thirst, hunger, toilet body signals. ✅ IEP Collaboration: Involve teacher assistants, parents, specialists in planning meetings. ✅ Homework Systems: Provide clear workspace, timers, buddy support, movement breaks. ✅ Behavior Strategies: Reference practical strategy books rather than custom materials.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Preparation: Give at least two weeks advance warning. ✅ Social Stories: Use pictures and videos of venue. ✅ Optional Activities: Allow kids to skip uncomfortable tasks. ✅ Food Flexibility: Let kids bring preferred meals or drinks. ✅ Sensory Accommodation: Consider seating, noise, temperature, clothing. ✅ Emotional Support: Discuss feelings and regulation strategies. ✅ Peer Mentoring: Have older kids share their experiences.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Emotional Literacy: Children learn language to understand feelings. ✅ Magical Metaphor: Book uses magic powers for engagement. ✅ Feelings Town: Story setting with different emotional stops. ✅ Stop Sign Strategy: Key tool for emotional regulation. ✅ Choice and Control: Children personalize their regulation approaches. ✅ Whole-Class Participation: Everyone creates stop signs together. ✅ Adult Modeling: Adults show their own emotional regulation.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ PDA Profile: Pathological demand avoidance requires different strategies than autism. ✅ Consistency Over Routines: Adults must remain calm and consistent, not rigid. ✅ Tomorrow Box: Allow children to defer tasks without refusing them. ✅ Trust Building: Forcing compliance damages relationships with demand-avoidant children. ✅ Anxiety Reduction: Lower anxiety reveals humor, creativity, and resilience. ✅ Adult Adaptation: Professionals adapt their approach, not forcing child compliance. ✅ Interest-Led Connection: Meet children through gaming, drawing, cooking interests.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Meltdown Triggers: Seven categories help identify what sets off dysregulation. ✅ Proactive Strategy: Identify triggers to prevent meltdowns before crisis happens. ✅ Hulk Metaphor: Dysregulated kids can't respond to traditional discipline threats. ✅ Self-Esteem Threats: Corrections and teasing trigger emotional dysregulation. ✅ Processing Trauma: Connect past incidents to present safety through discussion/writing. ✅ Self-Modeling: Audio/video of positive routines reinforces behavior before challenges. ✅ Anxiety Management: Think like scientist; use meditation, exercise, mindfulness.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Forever Boy: celebrates positive aspects of nonverbal autism diagnosis. ✅ Cooper's Journey: severe autism, happy, social, communicative, thriving life. ✅ Strategy Selection: one strategy works for one in ten. ✅ Breaking Down: big goals require tiny steps over years. ✅ Behavior Tracking: data reveals what child actually communicates. ✅ Consistency: all caregivers must reinforce same communication methods. ✅ Joy and Purpose: The More Than Project supports special-needs moms.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Relationship Closeness: How close you are determines how much detail needed. ✅ Child-Specific Information: Only share what's relevant to your specific child's diagnosis. ✅ Ongoing Conversation: Disclosure isn't one-time; understanding evolves with child's growth. ✅ Start Positive: Lead with strengths before discussing challenges or differences. ✅ Assess Understanding: Know what people already understand before explaining diagnosis. ✅ Boundary Setting: Teach child strategies to meet family members halfway. ✅ Balance Always: Always pair negative traits with positive qualities shown.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Toilet Timing: Use set routines, not signals from child. ✅ Interoception Issues: Neurodiverse kids don't feel bladder signals until late. ✅ Remove Nappies: No nappies during day; establishes new routine. ✅ Reward System: Use motivators but gradually fade them over time. ✅ Sensory Awareness: Address bathroom fears like flushing sounds and smells. ✅ Consistent Routines: Set specific times especially morning and bedtime. ✅ Parent Stress: Children mirror parent emotions and stress levels.
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