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
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✅ Core Understanding: Perfectionism in neurodivergent kids stems from anxiety, not standards.
✅ ADHD Perfectionism: Won't start, gives up quickly, fears failure intensely.
✅ ODD Perfectionism: Refusal and arguing mask deep vulnerability and control needs.
✅ PDA Perfectionism: Loss of control drives anxiety-...
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✅ Emotional Regulation: Teach children to recognize and manage their emotions daily.
✅ Device Dependency: Screens prevent kids from learning to regulate emotions naturally.
✅ Developmental Gap: Kids with autism/ADHD are three years behind developmentally.
✅ Replace Behavior: Behavior serves a purpose; you c...
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Medication Discovery: Different medications affect each child uniquely and require trial.
✅ Documentation Practice: Keep diary or voice memos tracking behavior and dosage changes.
✅ Team Approach: Collaborate with parents, teachers, and doctors for best outcomes.
✅ School...
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Staff Training: Workshops help preschools engage neurodiverse children effectively.
✅ Teaching Methods: Direct, engineered, and incidental strategies adapt learning.
✅ Backward Chaining: Children succeed by completing only the final step.
✅ Visuals & Communication: Pictur...
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Timers and Schedules: Visual tools reduce anxiety and support transitions.
✅ Red Beast Workbook: Teaches anger regulation using dimmer switch concept.
✅ Emotion Picture Books: Help children identify and manage feelings.
✅ Self-Control Resources: Lauren Bruner books suppor...
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ AuDHD: Autism and ADHD diagnosed together in same person.
✅ RSD: 98% with ADHD experience hypersensitivity to negative feedback.
✅ Prevalence: 50-70% of autistic people also have ADHD.
✅ Contradictions: AuDHD students need routine some days, variety others.
✅ Sensory: Oft...
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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: ...
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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 Mel...
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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 h...
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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...
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 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.
✅...
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: 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...
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:
✅ 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 da...
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...
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 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 ...
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:
✅ 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 small...
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:
✅ 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, hung...
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:
✅ 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...
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: 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: Chi...
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: 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 ...
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