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Transition from Primary to Secondary School: Interview with Expert Joan Shanahan    This Weeks Podcast is an interview with the Joan Shanahan: Joan  has been involved in education all her life and experienced from early childhood to tertiary. She finally worked as a consultant in 24 schools  in northern NSW before moving to  the Sunshine Coast and establishing her business Behaviour Solutions 247. She brings to this Podcast over 20 years of experience in developing transition plans for students moving from primary to secondary school. Discussed in this Podcast: ✅ When to Start Transition ✅ How Long should you do Transition ✅ Must Do for successful Transition ✅ Ideal to Do as part of Planning ✅ Extra Ideas to support Transition ✅ What do to if Transition wasn’t Successful ✅ Plus information on Vaping, Catching the Bus and more More Tips and Information from Joan Shanahan https://behavioursolutions.wixsite.com/australia/home  1. Must doThese are the MUST DO for...

Introducing the Podcast "Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance", a beacon for educators seeking to understand, connect with, and empower these unique learners. Dive in and discover the tools and techniques that can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Welcome to a journey of understanding and adaptation.************************************** 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 Students  Key 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...

Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week: Q&A For You   Although this is questions from Teacher Assistants, I think you will find this Podcast full of tips and strategies for School & Home too Discussed in this Podcast: ✅ How to help students who don’t like making mistakes ✅ How to help students who don’t like to lose a game ✅How to ensure you are not “helping” too much when supporting a student ✅How to help an absconder? ✅How to help students who “shutdown” ✅How to accommodate a student who is stamping his feet as a stim? ✅How to assist a student with dysgraphia, with no technology at all ✅How to work with teachers and be collaborative? ✅How to help staff and students understand PDA? ✅How to support non-verbal children communicate? And so much more  CELEBRATE TEACHER ASSISTANT APPRECIATION WEEK I have a special week planned for our TAs/Angels Nominate an Angel or Team here to win Flowers sent to the school. Nominations Close Monday 28th August 4.00pm ESDT Let them know...

Why consequences rarely work and what to do instead Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Traditional behaviour strategies (including ignoring, consequences, counting to 3 and timeout) often don't work for children with autism, ADHD, ODD and PDA. These strategies are effective for neurotypical children who are better at regulating their own emotions, however children with special needs are often very literal thinkers and struggle with the mind reading and problem solving that these strategies require. Discussed in this Podcast ✅ Why traditional behaviour strategies don't work for children with autism, ADHD, ODD and PDA ✅ The Theory of Mind explanation  ✅ My 3 Golden Rules ✅ Alternatives to Using Consequences When Working with Neurodiverse Student ✅ How to focus on teaching replacement behaviours and making adjustments proactively rather than relying on consequence-based strategies alone ✅ How to use social...

 Webinar Replay: Often Overlooked Causes of Behaviour - and What You Can Do About it    What You Will Learn in this Webinar✅ What Role do Sensory Solutions have in De-escalating Behaviour & Increasing Participation? ✅ Benefits of a Simple Sensory Programme in your Classroom ✅ What is SPD? ✅ How to Identify Students who could have SPD ✅ Checklist to Identify Underlying Sensory Causes of Behaviour ✅ The MOST Overlooked Sensory Tools & How to use ✅ Quickfire Solutions to Implement this Week Understand Overlooked-Causes-of-Behaviour Today!Sign up to Watch the Replay My Live Virtual Webinar last week was a success! But it’s not too late if you missed it – sign up to watch the Replay of the hour of power! Available for a limited time Sign Up Includes: ✅ E-book with over 100 tips & strategies  ✅ Webinar Replay  ✅ Handout Temple Grandin ONline CoursEJoin this essential course to enhance your teaching practice and create an inclusive, supportive environment that...

STRATEGIES AND INSIGHTS TO INFORM YOUR TEACHING PRACTICE WITH TEMPLE GRANDIN AND SUE LARKEY Autism Lived Experience Insights Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDDon't forget this free training Webinar is the first lesson in my Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey Course!     Lesson 1: Knowing How and When to Extend Your Students on the Spectrum (Stretching) – 40 Minutes You Will Learn: Guide to Manage Anxiety and Behaviour when Extending your Students’ Abilities Key Methods to Extend using ‘real’ choices Critical Importance of Exposing Students to a Range of New Activities Strategies to use when your Students say ‘No’ to trying New Things Insights on How Long to Persist with New Activities Key Steps to Teaching Persistence Strategies to Teach Students the Importance of Making Mistakes This FREE Ebook and Webinar are focused on Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum - Strategies & Insights to Inform your...

meltdown management: How to prevent and de-escalate meltdowns (asd, pda, odd, adhd) Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD✅ Understanding meltdowns and their different phases ✅Strategies to create calm and manage anxiety ✅ The importance of giving children silence and space: to process, self-regulate and de-escalate ✅Why “No” can cause a meltdown and what to say instead ✅Why I treat meltdowns like seizures ✅ What to do after a meltdown and how to put preventative strategies in place We hate Spam was well. You can unsubscribe at anytime.Recognising and managing meltdowns / shutdowns is vital to support people with an ASD. Every child with an ASD will experience very individual symptoms that are unique to them. Not all individuals with an ASD will experience a "meltdown" and instead may "shut down". It is very important you are familiar with each child’s triggers and responses. Use the student profile on page 31 of...

What role do sensory solutions have in de-Escalating behaviour & Increasing participation? Learn why Sensory is the Key to Engagement Today!  Sensory strategies for classrooms Join me on 2nd August for Free Webinar! REGISTER BELOW (TOPIC - The Often Overlooked Causes of Behaviour in Your Classroom (Sensory))   Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Simple Classroom Adaptations That Make a Huge Difference to students and YOU ✅ Do you know what to look for to Recognise SPD? ✅ Busy Classroom Teacher Strategies to help Students Self Regulate ✅ 8 Warning Signs of Slow Processing Speed – Plus What Simple Modifications & Strategies to Help ✅ Why Do They Do That? 12 Common Behaviours Explained & Strategies to Try  ✅ 3 BIG Barriers to Participation Every Educator needs to Rule Out ✅ Heaps of Resources and Sensory Tools ✅Understand why Sensory is the Key to Engagement!Free E-Book with over 100 Tips & Strategies  Teaching in a busy and complex classroom can be very difficult,...

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 ASDIn this podcast, I talk with Kay Al-Ghani all about her new book and we discuss:✅ Activities and exercises for self-awareness and self-control✅ The importance of a consistent program in teaching emotional regulation✅ Whole class activities on emotional regulation✅ How to individualise activities for unique children✅ How to use visuals✅ Importance of a positive environment✅ The Red Beast Picture Book is suitable for 5-9 years& The Red Beast Workbook 5-10 yearsNEW Workbook Out Now 8 Key Ways You Can Use the Red Beast Workshop to Help Children to Understand and Regulate Anger 1. Use Metaphors to Explain Anger: The concept of the "Red Beast" serves as a metaphor for anger, making it easier for children to understand and visualize their emotions. 2. Teach...

The red beast and its exciting and inclusive update Explore Inclusive resources for Autistic Children Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD1. It is more inclusive – The original book was written for children with Asperger Syndrome, the new addition aims to reach most children on the Autism Spectrum.We know that the idea of a Red Beast is usually understood by children with Asperger’s, however, other children with Autism may take the metaphor quite literally and become distressed at the thought of a real beast inside of them. The addition of the sentence “Let’s imagine that... “ at the start of the story means you can discuss the idea that the beast is not real – it is imaginary, pretend or make believe.2. The new illustrations are more inclusive of typical children – so the child has a chance to see the behaviour of the angry boy in the playground from the perspective of their peers.Old VersionNew...

Learn about PDA. The podcast discusses PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and its impact on individuals, particularly children. It emphasizes the importance of creating a suitable environment for individuals with PDA to thrive and highlights the positive qualities of individuals with PDA. Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Discussed in this episode: ✅ The diagnosis that made Eliza realise why she had to parent differently ✅ Importance of consistency instead of planning for PDA  ✅ Classroom strategies for PDA ✅ Focusing on Fun and meeting the child where they’re at  ✅ Strategies of low-demand parenting ✅ About Eliza’s best selling book: Can’t Not Won’t Recognising Individual Progress: Understanding that every child's growth trajectory is different. Building Relationships: The significance of...

************************************** 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 ************************************** Discussed in this episode ✅ Sequence, order and routine ✅ Writing skills like recipes and observations ✅ Why cooking for somebody else is important to teach ✅ Sensory desensitisation (you don’t have to do the eating for cooking to be worthwhile) ✅ Motor Skills ✅ The importance of “Backward chaining” ✅ Tips and tools to make it easier to start cooking  Cooking can be used as a tool to teach various skills such as reading, comprehension, sequencing, and even math. Sensory Learning: Cooking can help children understand and navigate their sensory preferences, such as the sound of a frying pan or the feeling of cold items from the fridge.  Math Skills: Cooking can be used to teach fractions, volume, and even problem-solving skills. For example,...