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Episode 227 Why Toilet Training Neurodiverse children can be so hard & my Top Tips to Try
Why Toilet Training Neurodiverse children can be so hard & my Top Tips to Try. Learn about Toilet Training and Autism Today! Toilet Training Neurodiverse children Discussed in this Episode: ✅ What made the biggest difference (link to my book) ✅ What advice she would give other parents ✅ Why it was so important to get her twins out of nappies ✅ How different the twins were in what worked ✅ Importance of preschool and friends in helping with toileting Stay informed about Toilet Training and Autism Today!10 TOp TIps For Toileting 1. Avoid potties! Start out with the end in mind. Children with autism have trouble generalising and the last thing you want is to have to carry their pottie around with you everywhere you go! 2. Visuals are very important. Make up some visuals to help the child understand the toileting process and to provide a prompt. 3. Prepare lots of FUN activities to do with the child. Making going to the toilet fun takes the pressure off and...
Episode 226: How to Share Diagnosis with Family & Friends
how to share diagnosis With family & Friends Learn about Sharing Diagnosis with Family and Friends Today! Discussed in this Episode: ✅ What worked and didn’t work ✅ Who needs to know about the diagnosis ✅ Why people need to know ✅ How much should I share? ✅ Top Tips for Disclosing Diagnosis ✅ Why you shouldn’t hide your child’s diagnosis from them ✅ FREE Book by Anna Tullemans, ‘Disclosing Diagnosis’ with first 30 orders of books she has Authored (Value $25) Share Diagnosis with Family and Friends Today! Talking to family and friends about a diagnosis can be a bit daunting, I am hoping this podcast with Anna Tullemans will prepare you with information and understanding to make the task easier. Begin Sharing Diagnosis with Family and Friends Today!Top Tips from The Interview with Anna 1. Before passing on information, cross out anything that is not relevant to your child and explain the points that are relevant to them and how people can adjust, accommodate and...
Episode 225: Educators Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) & NEW Course Out Now with Laura Kerbey
************************************** Join me for an upcoming Workshop: Sue Larkey Workshops Can't make these Workshop dates? Join me for a self-paced on-demand course: Sue Larkey On-Demand Workshops ************************************** Strategies for Teaching PDA StudentsKey takeaways from this podcast for educators and parents/ carers of a child with PDA: ✅ Understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): It’s a unique autism type that requires a different approach. ✅ The differences between PDA and ODD. ✅ PDA is often misunderstood - these children want to do well but struggle with demands. ✅ Build relationships through sharing experiences and following their interests. No hierarchies. ✅ Re-evaluate teaching strategies: Traditional autism strategies may not work for PDA students ✅ Avoid power struggles by giving choices and focusing on natural consequences. ✅ Help manage meltdowns ✅ Always offer a fresh start after difficulties. ✅ Make requests carefully - share demands...
Episode 224: Celebrate Diversity this Holiday Season – Newsletter out now
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON NEWSLETTER OUT NOW Celebrate Diversity this Holiday Season Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDThis is all about celebrating diversity this holiday season, with a focus on providing plenty of tips for end of year activities, such as concerts and big gatherings. In addition, the podcast will cover gifts for autistic children (and other neurodiversity), offering advice on how to choose sensory-friendly toys, books, and puzzles that will bring joy to children with autism during the holiday season. The goal is to help make the holiday season a special and inclusive time for everyone, regardless of abilities or differences.Why the Holidays are a Great Time to Discuss Difference Holidays Season is a great time to talk about differences. There are so many different celebrations, traditions, religions, languages, countries, cultures & more. We should always be celebrating...
Episode 223: Top Tips to Reduce Behaviour During Change to Support Neurodiverse Children
top tips to reduce behaviour during change to support neurodiverse children Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDMany children with ASD have difficulties accepting change and transition from one activity to another. In fact, most behaviour happens during change/transition. In my experience this is because it requires problem-solving, choices and adults tend to use more verbal information instead of visual information. It can also be a time of movement and high noise level, which can cause sensory processing difficulties. Below, I have listed some key times you may need to put in place strategies to support children during change. Discover why change equals behaviour today!************************************** Join me for an upcoming Workshop: Sue Larkey Workshops Can't make these Workshop dates? Join me for a self-paced on-demand course: Sue Larkey On-Demand Workshops **************************************...
Episode 222: Webinar Replay- Top Tips for Transition for Every Age and Stage
WEBINAR REPLAY - Top tips for transition for every & stage Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDEverything you need to know for successful transitions in 2024! Including Top Tips for Preparing for 2024 Did you make it to my free webinar on Wednesday?? If you missed out, it's not too late - you can still sign up to watch the replay below Sign up now to watch it HERESign up includes these FREE timesavers and tip sheets: 👉 Social Script - what to do when your teacher is away👉 Handout with all slides👉 Transition Ebook - including tips for separation anxiety, starting school and secondary school👉 Key document to share with staff - Transition Programme👉 10 Things to Know about MeWhat this Webinar Covers: ✅ Transition Tips including - Preschool - Primary School, Primary to Secondary & more✅ What to do if you can’t do on-site visits✅ The KEY strategies for Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Families & More✅...
Episode 221: Cheatsheets for Transition- Step by Step How to Use Sue Larkey’s Cheat Sheets & Why
Cheat sheets for transition - Step by Step How to Use Sue Larkey’s Cheat Sheets & Why Transitioning children with neurodiversity successfully is an important part of a child's education. Transitioning children with neurodiversity successfully is an important part of a child's education. With the right strategies and support, children can transition from one school to another, or from preschool to school, with ease. Parents, teachers, and aides can work together to create a successful transition plan, using transition cheat sheets, self advocacy, and calming strategies. Knowing 10 things about the child, as well as any sensory issues, can help teachers create a supportive environment for the child. Here are five tips for teachers to help children transition successfully: 1. Create a transition plan with the help of parents, teachers, and aides.2. Use transition cheat sheets to provide key information about the child.3. Encourage self advocacy by having the child share...
Episode 220: Getting Ready for 2024 – How to use your FREE Ebook – Sign up to join me for Free Live Webinar
getting ready for 2024 how to use your FREE e-book Sign up to join me for my free live webinar It's starting to get to the end of 2023, and you might already be starting to think about how you will ease the transition for the children you know. Or if you are just coming out of learning from home and moving to in-person teaching, these transition tips will help reduce anxiety and stress! Transition can be big or small changes: it includes change in teacher, change in room, change in students in the class not just starting preschool, school, high school and beyond. The nature of autism is such that transition can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or SMALL the change maybe. Changing Teacher is like…. Moving to a Foreign Country For children with autism, moving to a new teacher, classroom or campus is like moving to foreign country. There is a different language (e.g. old teacher says ‘pack away’, new teacher says ‘clean up’). Teachers and other students...
Episode 219: Understanding Behaviour – Everything you need to know about Meltdowns, Shutdowns, Tantrums & More.
Behaviour Solutions for Kids is a great way to help children with Autism, ADHD, ODD, and all other neurodiversity. By understanding behaviour and putting in place strategies to help children regulate their emotions, you can help them cope with meltdowns and shutdowns. Proactive and reactive strategies can be used to help children learn how to self-regulate and choose their battles. With the right tools and strategies, you can help children with behaviour issues find solutions that work for them. It's never too late to start helping children with behaviour issues, and the rewards are worth it.
Episode 218: The Red Beast Workbook – Step by Step Program for Anger Management
The New Red Beast Workbook that is Gamechanger for Anger Management in Children (Inclusive Resources for Autistic Children) Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDManaging Children's Anger and Developing Emotional LiteracyUnderstanding Children's Anger Anger can manifest in different ways for children. Some children may react aggressively or shut down when angry. It's important to educate children on managing their own anger. Children need emotional regulation skills to fully engage and participate positively in the classroom. Recognizing Your Own Emotions Adults need to tune into their own emotions and share these openly with children. This modeling helps children understand emotions and that it's normal to experience anger, anxiety, and more. Take time to write down your own emotions throughout the day to build self-awareness. Sharing Emotions with Children Verbally share your emotions with children to normalize...
Episode 217: Make learning to manage emotions fun with the Mindful Magician
Empowering children through mindfulness, this podcast explores how using a fun, magical approach can help children self-regulate and understand emotions.
Episode 216 – How to Use AI to Support Neurodiverse Students- A Beginners Guide for School & Home
Quick tips and strategies to get you started. If yoou haven't even tried AI let me help you get started. ************************************** Join me for an upcoming Workshop: Sue Larkey Workshops Can't make these Workshop dates? Join me for a self-paced on-demand course: Sue Larkey On-Demand Workshops ************************************** How AI Assistants Can Support Neurodiverse Students Overview of ChatGPT and Other AI Tools - Brief explanation of what ChatGPT and other AI tools are and how they work Using AI to Create Accommodations - Example of creating accommodations for executive functioning challenges - Mention other types of accommodations AI can help generate Adapting Lessons to Special Interests - Share transcript example of adapting a planets lesson to use Minecraft Simplifying Complex Concepts - Example of summarizing an accounting document in simple terms Generating Options to Reduce Anxiety - How AI can provide choices for resources, topics, etc....