Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education

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.
✅ 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.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
suelarkey.com.au/executive-functioning-classroom-strategies
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.
elearning.suelarkey.com.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:
✅ 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.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
suelarkey.com.au/executive-functioning-as-strategies
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast
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Join my Neurodiversity Network
suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/
Follow my Instagram account for regular tips
www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/
To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.
elearning.suelarkey.com.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:
✅ 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.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
suelarkey.com.au/talking-to-parents-diagnosis
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Join my Neurodiversity Network
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.
elearning.suelarkey.com.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:
✅ 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.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-student-support-tools
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast
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Join my Neurodiversity Network
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Follow my Instagram account for regular tips
www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/
To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.
elearning.suelarkey.com.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:
✅ 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.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-children-classroom-strategies
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast
www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/
Join my Neurodiversity Network
suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/
Follow my Instagram account for regular tips
www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/
To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.
elearning.suelarkey.com.au