Sue Larkey Podcast

Sue Larkey

  • 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.

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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.

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

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

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    11 November 2024, 12:17 am
  • 22 minutes
    SLP 272: Strategies For Teachers and Transitioning - Free to Download Plans

    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:

    ✅ Transition cheat sheets streamline information sharing between teachers and parents. ✅ Self-advocacy helps students communicate their needs and differences effectively. ✅ Personalized student profiles cover academics, behaviour, communication, and social skills.  ✅ Structured free time reduces anxiety for students with ASD. ✅ Understanding individual coping mechanisms prevents classroom meltdowns and shutdowns. ✅ Social interaction needs vary greatly across the autism spectrum. ✅ '10 Things About Me' template empowers students' self-expression.

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    suelarkey.com.au/strategies-for-teachers-and-transitioning

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    4 November 2024, 2:23 am
  • 33 minutes 7 seconds
    SLP 271: Transition Strategies For Neurodiverse Students – Free Ebook

    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:

    ✅ Transitions are stressful as moving to new country or job. ✅ Hidden curriculum creates anxiety in neurodiverse students at school. ✅ Visual aids like maps help students navigate new environments. ✅ Practice transport routes and emergency scenarios before school starts. ✅ Sensory challenges affect classroom adaptation and daily routines. ✅ Social scripts teach essential school routines and expectations. ✅ Communicate early about teacher assignments for smoother transitions.

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    suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-student-transition-strategies

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

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    28 October 2024, 12:56 am
  • 26 minutes 59 seconds
    SLP 270: Mindfulness Activities for Classrooms: The Magician's ToolKit

    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:

    ✅ Mindful Magician: Picture book teaching emotional regulation strategies. ✅ Feelings Town: Children learn to manage emotions through magical journey. ✅ Stop Signs: Personalized tools for children to regulate strong feelings. ✅ Classroom Integration: Activities to implement book concepts in schools. ✅ Emotional Literacy: Developing language to understand and express feelings. ✅ Universal Approach: Strategies for all children, including neurodiverse peers. ✅ Adult Modeling: Importance of adults demonstrating emotional regulation skills.

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    suelarkey.com.au/mindfulness-activities

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    21 October 2024, 2:41 am
  • 37 minutes 5 seconds
    SLP 269: Regulation of Emotion: A Teachers Guide

    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:

    ✅ Behavior challenges common: Many educators report difficulties with student behaviour.  ✅ Emotional regulation crucial: Teaching self-regulation skills helps manage behaviour issues. ✅ Developmental age matters: Consider child's developmental, not chronological age. ✅ Proactive strategies important: Prepare children and teachers for transitions. ✅ Mindblindness affects behaviour: Some struggle to understand others' emotions. ✅ Meltdowns have stages: Understand buildup, survival, and recovery phases. ✅ Executive functioning impacts behaviour: Skills like impulse control develop slowly.

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    suelarkey.com.au/regulation-of-emotion

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    14 October 2024, 12:13 am
  • 28 minutes 25 seconds
    SLP 268: Top Tips for Getting Ready to Start School

    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:

    ✅ School readiness: Practice lunchbox, uniform, and shoe management skills. ✅ Sensory considerations: Desensitize to new textures and environments early. ✅ Teach social scripts: Use books to explain school communication. ✅ Develop motor skills: Focus on core strength and fine motor. ✅ Practice essential skills: Asking for help, finishing tasks, waiting. ✅ Encourage sharing: Develop understanding of ownership and lending. ✅ Address separation anxiety: Practice routines and discuss potential issues.

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    suelarkey.com.au/school-readiness-tips-neurodiverse-children

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    7 October 2024, 4:12 am
  • 30 minutes 15 seconds
    SLP 267: Top Tips for Early Childhood Educators - Where to start and what to do

    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:

    ✅ Teach pointing: Essential for nonverbal communication and choice-making. ✅ Teach asking for help: Reduces frustration and promotes independence. ✅ Focus on two goals: Choose two skills to work on. ✅ Use visuals consistently: Across all environments for effective learning. ✅ Model gestures: Children with autism may not develop rich gestures. ✅ Practice fine motor skills: Important for developing pointing ability. ✅ Use play schedules: Helpful for teaching play skills and turn-taking.

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

    suelarkey.com.au/teaching-strategies-for-neurodiverse-students

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    30 September 2024, 5:17 am
  • 37 minutes 55 seconds
    SLP 266: Helping PDA Teens Thrive: A Guide for Parents & Educators

    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:

    ✅ PDA teens need genuine interest without hidden agendas. ✅ Staying steady and consistent is crucial for PDA support. ✅ Autonomy and control are essential for PDA individuals. ✅ Words matter: Avoid demands and offer choices to PDAs. ✅ PDA individuals can thrive with proper adaptations and environment. ✅ Equal relationships and honest communication benefit PDA support. ✅ Understanding PDA helps reduce tension in family dynamics.

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

    suelarkey.com.au/helping-pda-teens-thrive

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

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    16 September 2024, 2:08 am
  • 52 minutes 4 seconds
    SLP 265: Getting Your Neurodiverse Student Ready for Secondary School - Your Transition Guide

    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:

    ✅ Start transition planning in Year 5 for secondary school. ✅ Video school visits to review and process information later. ✅ Practice using new school timetable in final term of primary. ✅ Address sensory needs like smells and sounds in new environment. ✅ Establish discreet ways for students to request assistance in class. ✅ Consider alternatives to playground time for overwhelmed students. ✅ Teach appropriate responses to issues like vaping without policing peers.

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

    suelarkey.com.au/transition-to-secondary-school

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

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    9 September 2024, 3:34 am
  • 23 minutes 59 seconds
    SLP 264: Teacher Assistants Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Supporting 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:

    ✅ Teacher assistants crucial: Vital support for students with special needs. ✅ Independence is key: Work towards student self-reliance in tasks. ✅ Teach coping strategies: Help students manage frustration and anxiety. ✅ Timing matters: Schedule support when students are most engaged. ✅ Avoid fostering helplessness: Encourage students to attempt tasks first. ✅ Use visual aids: Employ highlighters and traffic light strategy. ✅ Build relationships: Develop rapport through shared interests with students.

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

    suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-neurodiverse-support

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

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au

    2 September 2024, 3:52 am
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