Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education
Sue Larkey
- 36 minutes 38 secondsSLP 341: A Teacher's Guide to AuDHD Girls: Shutdowns, Perfectionism, and the Veneer of Coping
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Masking: Girls mask autism symptoms making diagnosis difficult for teachers. ✅ Shutdowns: Shutdowns show quiet withdrawal meltdowns show overt emotional distress. ✅ Indicators: Watch for perfectionism anxiety comprehension gaps and excessive helpfulness. ✅ Communication: Parent teacher trust and communication identify masked symptoms effectively. ✅ Accommodations: Universal classroom accommodations help all students including masked neurodivergent children. ✅ Awareness: Diagnosis helps individuals understand how their brain works differently. ✅ Resources: Library books on neurodiversity help children self identify autism ADHD.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Five Key Strategies: Calm, time, space, communication, distraction deescalate meltdowns. ✅ Meltdown Type: Overwhelming loss of control, different from a tantrum. ✅ Prevention Strategies: Routines, visuals, timers, quiet spaces reduce meltdown occurrence. ✅ During Peak Meltdown: Treat like seizure—remove bystanders, ensure safety. ✅ After Meltdown: Move forward, avoid dwelling, focus on prevention strategies. ✅ Communication Method: Use "now, next, later" instead of saying "no." ✅ Self-Regulation: Teach emotional literacy so students manage their own emotions.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ PDA vs ODD: PDA is autism-based; ODD recognizes authority. ✅ Authenticity Essential: PDA individuals instantly detect false or inauthentic behavior. ✅ Real Choices: Offer exactly two options, never open-ended. ✅ Structure Plus Autonomy: Combine routine with freedom like holidays. ✅ Shared Demands: Working together halves perceived anxiety and demands. ✅ Fresh Daily Starts: Each day deserves a clean slate. ✅ Emotional Honesty: Model feeling words and processing aloud.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Choice-Making Complexity: requires problem-solving and understanding consequences. ✅ Anxiety-Problem Solving Link: higher anxiety lowers ability. ✅ Autism Strategies: offer two real choices always. ✅ PDA Approach: provide autonomy through indirect language. ✅ ADHD Support: time limits and visuals prevent overload. ✅ ODD Management: stay calm; avoid power struggle traps. ✅ Educational Outcome: define your goal before offering choices.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Executive Functioning: Brain's admin team managing planning, organizing, deadlines, emotions. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty shifting gears from rest to action or stopping. ✅ Environment Over Child: Modify structure, not the child—autism plus environment equals outcome. ✅ Neurological vs Behavioral: Executive functioning issues are can't-do, not lazy won't-do. ✅ Object Permanence Anxiety: Out-of-sight tasks create persistent worry about completion. ✅ Understanding Changes Adults: Why matters more than what for changing practitioner approach. ✅ Neurotypical Privilege: Neurotypical brains process less information; world designed for them.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Executive Functioning: air traffic controller managing stimuli and focus. ✅ Seven Components: emotional control, impulse, planning, organizing, task initiation. ✅ Practice: Executive functioning improves with consistent practice like muscles. ✅ Emotional Control: Children struggle with emotions and negative feedback. ✅ Task Initiation: Five-minute warnings and rewards help start tasks. ✅ Organization: Minimize distractions and keep items in one place. ✅ Working Memory: Break tasks into visual steps with routines.
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Meeting Tone: Be mindful of tone and choose comfortable environments. ✅ Positive Feedback: Always share four positives for every negative. ✅ Collaborative Approach: Work together with parents, don't be adversarial. ✅ Gather Evidence: Keep detailed behavioral notes with dates and examples. ✅ Professional Boundaries: Never diagnose or recommend medication as teacher. ✅ Documentation Trail: Email meeting summaries, next steps, and follow-ups. ✅ Red Flags: Monitor social, emotional, and academic development areas.
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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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