Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education
Sue Larkey enlightens, and entertains with valuable insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ODD and PDA. Covering strategies from the Early Years to Teens Years and Beyond. Visit https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-listing/ to get access to the books, downloads and extra information provided with each episode To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. https://suelarkey.com.au Join Sue as she shares simple yet effective tips, supports and strategies on a range of topics including social skills, communication and positive behaviour support. Sue Larkey is uniquely positioned within the education system having taught both as a primary school teacher and a special education teacher. She combines this practical experience with extensive research, having completed a Masters in Special Education and currently undertaking a Doctorate of Education, focusing on inclusive education. Sue is unashamedly passionate about her mission – to inspire parents and educators and teach them how to Make it a Success.
Episodes
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 Profile: Children with PDA are creative and amazing with support.
✅ Rejection Sensitivity: RSD affects ninety-eight percent of people with ADHD.
✅ PDA vs ODD: PDA is anxiety-based; ODD is oppositional defiant.
✅ Autonomy Needed: PDA students need structure but also pe...
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:
✅ Diversity Celebration: highlight cultural traditions through activities and foods.
✅ Fish Display: create classroom poster celebrating differences through symbols.
✅ Calendar Activities: mark important dates from different cultures worldwide.
✅ Autism Awareness: frame neu...
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:
✅ Emotional Literacy: Teaching recognition of emotions, not demanding calmness.
✅ The Red Beast: Picture book metaphor for anger management.
✅ Interoception: Identifying where emotions feel in the body.
✅ Brain Function: Amygdala triggers freeze, flee, fight, fluster respon...
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: One concise document shared by all adults.
✅ Five Key Areas: Academic, behavior, communication, social, and general information.
✅ Self-Advocacy Tool: Students introduce themselves through "10 Things About Me."
✅ Individual Strategies: Every child...
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:
✅ Stress Level: New school years equal major life changes stress.
✅ Hidden Curriculum: Social nuances hard for neurodiverse children to grasp.
✅ November Start: Begin transition planning early, not end-of-year rush.
✅ Early Notification: Parents need teacher info early for ...
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:
✅ ADHD/Autism Overlap: Most ADHDers also have autism, about 75% overlap.
✅ Girls Masking: Girls camouflage symptoms better, leading to underdiagnosis.
✅ Autistic Burnout: Undiagnosed autistic teens face severe burnout and breakdowns.
✅ Universal Accommodations: Classroom ac...
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:
✅ AuDHD Definition: 50-70% of autistic people also have ADHD.
✅ Contradictory Needs: Students want both routine and variety simultaneously.
✅ Sensory Support: Sensory needs often overlooked in ADHD students.
✅ Visual Learning: Visuals and kinesthetic learning crucial for Au...
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:
✅ Individual Needs: Every child requires different sensory tools and breaks.
✅ Teaching When Calm: Practice break routines before children become overwhelmed.
✅ Energy Levels: Some children need movement, not quiet spaces.
✅ Sensory Tools: Include fidgets, weighted items, b...
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: Brain's admin team for planning and organization.
✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting and stopping tasks for neurodivergent individuals.
✅ Environment Impact: Autism plus environment equals outcome, not child's fault.
✅ No Equals Never: Autistic...
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: Skills needed to complete tasks successfully.
✅ Eight Skills: Self-monitoring, planning, flexibility, organization, emotions, impulses, initiation, memory.
✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting tasks due to overwhelm or anxiety.
✅ Teachable Skills...
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:
✅ Timing: Start secondary transition planning in year five.
✅ Visits: Visit schools with students present, not empty.
✅ Sensory: Address smells, sounds, and movement in secondary.
✅ Language: Teach "I'm unsure" instead of "help me."
✅ Tools: Use videos, maps, and timetable ...
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: Provide crucial one-on-one support for students.
✅ Independence: Encourage students to work toward self-reliance daily.
✅ Coping Strategies: Teach calm breathing and simple choice-based actions.
✅ Hidden Rules: Explain classroom routines and unspoken e...
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:
✅ TA Relationships: Consistent bonds aid autistic students without unhealthy dependency.
✅ Role Clarity: Teachers lead instruction; TAs support, not replace teachers.
✅ Predictability: Consistent TA assignments reduce anxiety and improve classroom stability.
✅ Collaboration...
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:
✅ Don't wait for readiness signs when toilet training.
✅ Use visuals to support children with communication difficulties.
✅ Find perfect calm moments to teach new skills.
✅ Make learning fun and engaging for better outcomes.
✅ Create communication-rich environments with pic...
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:
✅ Focus on two goals at a time for clarity.
✅ Prioritize teaching pointing and asking for help first.
✅ Skills must transfer across all environments consistently.
✅ Use visuals and signs for consistent communication.
✅ Collaborate with OT, speech, and psychology professiona...
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:
✅ Multiple Medication Trials Common: Most families tried 2-3 different medications.
✅ Side Effects Vary Greatly: Same medication affects each child differently.
✅ Team Approach Critical: Teachers, parents, and doctors must collaborate together.
✅ Document Changes Carefully:...
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 is autism with extreme anxiety around demands.
✅ Build trust through authentic, equal relationships with students.
✅ Offer real choices to provide autonomy and control.
✅ Share interests without hijacking them for forced learning.
✅ Model emotions openly to normalize ...
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:
✅ Traditional rewards and consequences often don't work effectively.
✅ Anxiety management is the key to reducing behaviors.
✅ Give children control and choices to lower demands.
✅ Pick your battles and be realistic with expectations.
✅ Watch for warning signs like tone chan...
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 supports provide permanent prompts for processing information slowly.
✅ Toilet training requires breaking into smaller achievable mini goals.
✅ Routine changes are extremely challenging for neurodiverse children.
✅ Constipation and stool withholding create signific...
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 is Communication: Every action tells us something important.
✅ Environment Shapes Outcomes: Autism plus environment equals behavior outcome.
✅ Transitions Trigger Challenges: Most behaviors occur during transition times.
✅ Visual Supports Essential: Keep visuals ...
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