Sue Larkey
Puberty and Sex Education for Home & School

Puberty and Sex Education for Home & School

Puberty is a natural development for all children. Puberty starts in girls around 10-11 and boys 11-12. Menstruation for girls typically occurs between 12 and 13, while voice changes for boys is often around 15. We ALL need to have on-going discussions with the child...
Just Calm Down

Just Calm Down

 Has anyone ever told you to calm down? How did you respond?Have you ever sent a child to a “break area / time out” and it escalated the behaviour?Do you know children who have difficulty regulating emotions? Do you know kids who struggle with friendships...
Fine Motor Challenges – Quick Solutions

Fine Motor Challenges – Quick Solutions

Role of Writing and Fine Motor Skills “The process of writing requires much more than the ability to form pretty letters. The writing process involves skills in language, organization, motor control and planning, and sensory processing: four areas that are...
You Can’t STOP Behaviour! Just Replace It

You Can’t STOP Behaviour! Just Replace It

Understanding Sensory NeedsDr Temple Grandin talks a great deal about her sensory needs, how sensory has been one of her biggest challenges in life, and how a huge amount of her behaviour could have been stopped by some simple clothing changes (e.g. pants not...
Sue Larkey’s Complete Newsletter Term 2 – 2016

Sue Larkey’s Complete Newsletter Term 2 – 2016

A Different Way of Learning and Engaging People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience the world differently.In this Newsletter I have explored and explained a range of different ways to support their learning, engaging, behaviour and more.Many children with...
How to Make the Biggest Difference – part 2

How to Make the Biggest Difference – part 2

Autism Awareness Day Sat April 2nd (or anytime in April is Autism Awareness Month)Your opportunity to make Big Difference in 2016Great Books to Read to Children, Students, Family & Community during AprilAcceptance is the key to making a difference. When people...
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