Sue Larkey

Episode 83 Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week Q & A

Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week! 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/...
Using Cooking To Teach Children with Autism

Using Cooking To Teach Children with Autism

USING COOKING TO TEACH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM Cooking! One of the best ways to Teach Everything from life skills, social skills, maths, science, english and more! Cooking is a daily activity for everyone. It is a wonderful activity to teach ALL ages and stages. Cooking...

Episode 79: Using Cooking to Teach Children with Autism Everything!

Use Cooking to Teach Children with Autism Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast ************************************** Join me for an upcoming Workshop: Sue Larkey...
Tips and Strategies For Girls With Autism

Tips and Strategies For Girls With Autism

TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR GIRLS WITH AUTISM Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD 9 Ways Girls with Autism Differ to Boys with Autism Their special interests are usually animals, music,...

Episode 78: Strategies and Tips for Girls with Autism

Girls with ASD are Different and Beautiful! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode Girls with ASD are often undiagnosed, because original diagnostic...
Hyperlexia and Reading

Hyperlexia and Reading

Hyperlexia: TEACHING READING TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM   Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD The ability to read is an essential skill that spans a child’s school-age years and beyond. Reading...
Strategies for Common Behaviours in Children with Autism

Strategies for Common Behaviours in Children with Autism

Strategies for Common Behaviours in Children with Autism Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Today I will be interviewing Beth Aune! Beth is a pediatric occupational theraprist with over 22 years...
How Do I Tell A Child They Have Autism?

How Do I Tell A Child They Have Autism?

HOW DO I TELL A CHILD THEY HAVE AUTISM?  Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Argh one of the number one questions that parents have and a very complex one!         This week for my podcast episode...

Episode 74: Yenn Purkis Discusses ‘The Wonderful World of Work’

Learn from The Spectrum and Entering Working World Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Yenn Purkis. Yenn is an...
Understanding Social Skills and Autism with 10 Tips

Understanding Social Skills and Autism with 10 Tips

10 Tips for Autism and Social Skills Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD The relationship between social skills and autism is complex and multi-layered. Everyone makes some social mistakes but on...
Best Tips for Employment for People with Autism and Neurodiversity

Best Tips for Employment for People with Autism and Neurodiversity

Best Tips for Employment for People with Autism and Neurodiversity Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Yenn is an autistic author, speaker and advocate. Yenn is an avid writer not only writing...
How to Help Children Manage their Emotions with Lauren Brukner

How to Help Children Manage their Emotions with Lauren Brukner

How to Help Children Manage Their Emotions with Lauren Brukner Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD This week on the podcast I have the lovely Lauren Brukner. I am sure many of you have heard of...

Episode 70: Understanding Meltdowns with Jed Baker

Start Understanding Meltdowns with Jed Baker Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Jed Baker, he is the...

Episode 69: Top Tips for Secondary School & Your Questions Answered

Learn Top Tips for Secondary School Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode Strategies have been taken from The Essential Guide to Secondary...
Quick Results in Secondary School

Quick Results in Secondary School

QUICK RESULTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD  6 KEY STRATEGIES Strategies have been taken from The Essential Guide to Secondary School By Sue...

Episode 67: You cant ask me that

You Can’t Ask That Learn Why You Can’t Ask Me That Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode you can watch the actual “You...
Sue Larkey’s Lock Down Tips for Children with Autism

Sue Larkey’s Lock Down Tips for Children with Autism

Sue Larkey’s Lock Down Tips for Children with Autism  Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Setting Up Learning From Home for Students With Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA & Neurodiversity 1....
Using Timers to Support Students with Autism Educating at Home

Using Timers to Support Students with Autism Educating at Home

Using Timers To Support Students with Autism Educating at Home Why You Should Use Timers with Students with Autism Timers tell the student HOW LONG and WHEN they are going to have to do an activity. Timers allow you to pre-warn the student about activities finishing...

Episode 63: How and Why to Use Visuals

How and Why to Use Visuals Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode Children on the autism spectrum often can struggle with processing verbal or written...
How and Why to Use Visuals When Teaching Students With Autism

How and Why to Use Visuals When Teaching Students With Autism

❤️ USING VISUALS WHEN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM ❤️ Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Children on the autism spectrum often can struggle with processing verbal or written cues. This is why it...

Episode 62: 9 Strategies to reduce stress around homework

9 Ways to Reduce Stress  Around Homework Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode I have created some strategies and ideas to help students with autism...
9 Homework Strategies for Students with Autism or ADHD

9 Homework Strategies for Students with Autism or ADHD

Homework Strategies for Children with Autism/ADHD Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD I have created some strategies and ideas to help students with autism or ADHD complete homework. Be aware that...

SLP 061: Quick Tips for Helping Kids with ADHD Stay Cool and Calm

Quick Tips for Kids with ADHD To Stay Cool and Calm  Learn Quick Tips For Helping Kids with ADHD stay cool and calm Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in...
How to Help Students with ADHD

How to Help Students with ADHD

How to Help Students with ADHD Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Joanne Steers and Kate Horstmann have put together a fantastic book full of hundreds of ideas to help students with ADHD in...

SLP 060: Have you got questions? I’ve got A’s to your Q’s

Have You Got Questions Cause I’ve Got Answers, Tune in Today!   Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode ???? WINNERS OF THE TIME TIMER...

SLP 058: Graduate Deep Dive into Understanding Behaviour

Graduate Deep Dive into Understanding Behaviour Dive Into Understanding Behaviour Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode This Podcast is a...

SLP 057: Term 1 Newsletter Out Now. What you will find in 2020

Tune in Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Discussed in this episode ODD and PDA ADHD Homework How and Why to Use Visuals Motorskills: a whole body approach Social Skills Secondary School PLEASE email support@suelarkey.com.au if you are a graduate of...
Complete Sue Larkey January 2020 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey January 2020 Newsletter

What you will learn Social Skills pg 2 10 Tips to Remember When Teaching Social Skills pg 3 How and Why to Use Visuals pg 6 9 Ways to Use Visuals pg 7 ODD and PDA; Definitions pg 8 11 Quick Tips for Supporting Students with ODD/PDA pg 9 Online Courses – Dr Tony...

SLP 056: Creating a Calm Classroom or Home

Creating a Calm Classroom or Home Calm Your Classroom Today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode Your Top Behaviour Questions Answered13 Key...

SLP 055: Setting up your classroom for Success (revisited)

Setting up Your Classroom for success Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode 18 Ways to Set up a Classroom (Quick reference & guide) 13 Key...

SLP 054: ODD and PDA

ODD and PDA Learn how to support children with ODD and PDA today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast 11 Quick Tips  For Supporting Students with ODD/PDA  1️⃣ Choose your...
ODD and PDA

ODD and PDA

PDA  and ODD in Autism Have you heard of ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder) & PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)? I am seeing more and more children with a dual diagnosis of ASD and ODD & PDA. It is generally agreed PDA is part of the Autism Spectrum...

SLP 053: Understanding Meltdowns

Understanding Meltdowns Begin Understanding Meltdowns to help your students today! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Discussed in this episode This episode discusses the...

SLP 052: 2020 Happy New Year and Make Toilet Timing a Goal for you

Learn why Toilet Timing is the goal this year! Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Discussed in this episode This episode discusses why Toilet Timing is the goal rather than toilet training. As an educator I therefore refer to it as Toilet TIMING not toilet...
Top Tips for Toilet Training

Top Tips for Toilet Training

Subscribe to my podcast via my podcast page to get weekly episodes about ASD just like this one delivered automatically to where ever you listen to podcasts. Tips for Toileting (easy to Print Version below) Toilet training your child is a big task even for...
How to Support Motor Skills for Students with Autism

How to Support Motor Skills for Students with Autism

HOW TO SUPPORT MOTOR SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM A WHOLE BODY APPROACH By Sally McNamara (OT) As an occupational therapist I am often asked for ideas on how to support or ‘fix’ a specific motor skill in a student with autism. For example, a student...
Anxiety, Autism and the Power of Preventative Breaks

Anxiety, Autism and the Power of Preventative Breaks

ANXIETY, AUTISM AND THE POWER OF PREVENTATIVE BREAKS Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Research has shown that more than 75% of all children with ASD experience INTENSE anxious feelings. Today...

SLP 051: How can I help in 2020? Your Top 11 Questions Answered

Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter How to respectfully explain to other children why someone is behaving in a certain way What before and after school prep can parents do to prevent a bad spell Help with sports environments e.g. swimming pools, cross country...

SLP 049: Resources, Gift Ideas & End of Year Tips

Resources, Gift Ideas and End of Year Tips    Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Sue answers some more questions with specific books and products that could help with them. Also some tips and Sue...
2019 Christmas Catalogue

2019 Christmas Catalogue

Christmas Catalogue 2019 Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD What you will find in the 2019 Christmas / End of Year Celebrations Catalogue ???? 14 Tips for Christmas / Holiday Season ???? Beautiful...
9 Essential Tips: Concerts and End of Year Celebrations

9 Essential Tips: Concerts and End of Year Celebrations

9 Essential Tips: Concerts and End of Year Celebrations Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Use calendars, schedules, diaries to forewarn about upcoming events Give a JOB. In the concert let them...

SLP 048: Questions from the Sue Larkey community answered

Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Your questions answered. Lots of questions that have come in from the facebook group that I answer. In this podcast I discuss My Initial Thoughts on ”...
Transition Time Savers for Teachers

Transition Time Savers for Teachers

Transition Time Savers for Teachers  Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD When I worked as an outreach teacher supporting students in mainstream schools. I created some easy to use cheat sheets for...

SLP 047: Transition Cheat Sheets to get ready for next year

Transition Cheat Sheets To Get Ready For Next Year   Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast When I worked as an outreach teacher supporting students in mainstream schools. I created some easy to use...
Transition Cheat Sheets – Profile Report and 10 Things About Me

Transition Cheat Sheets – Profile Report and 10 Things About Me

Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app When I worked as an outreach teacher supporting students in mainstream schools. I created some easy to use cheat sheets for the staff and the students I supported. The more information we share the more we can prepare!...
Tips for Transitioning in 2020

Tips for Transitioning in 2020

Tips for Transitioning in 2020 Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Is the child you know getting ready for a change in 2020? This can be big or small changes: transition includes change in teacher,...

SLP 046 Tips for transitioning into 2020

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/ Transition includes change in teacher,...

SLP 045 Behind the scenes look at my own bookshelf

Behind the Scenes  Look into my own bookshelf Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast A walk through the actual books in my bookshelf including my own books and others that I use on a regular basis. If you...
New Sue Larkey Catalogue

New Sue Larkey Catalogue

Catalogue Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD I love catalogues. I have spent years sourcing and reading books to include into my catalogue. When I could not find a book I wrote one! I believe this...

SLP 044 Warning this is me ranting

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/ My rant about the amount of kids with...
Free Webinar

Free Webinar

Free Webinars Sue Larkey (All Ages and Early Learning) and Tony Attwood free webinars are currently available. All Webinars provide proven strategies for teachers, parents and professionals working with children from Pre-School, Primary, High School and even Adults....

SLP 043 16 Key Strategies for Sleep

16 Strategies for Sleep For all children, a good night’s sleep is necessary in order to learn effectively the next day. Research has found that two thirds of children with autism have sleep problems, fragmented sleep and early awakenings. I recently did a poll...
16 Key Strategies for Sleep for Children with Autism

16 Key Strategies for Sleep for Children with Autism

16 Key Strategies to Get Children with Autism to Sleep Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD For all children, a good night’s sleep is necessary in order to learn effectively the next day....

SLP 042 Bedwetting and Nighttime Toileting advice and strategies

Bedwetting and Nighttime Toileting advice and strategies    Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Nocturnal enuresis is involuntary urination while asleep. This can be very challenging for kids with...
Nighttime Toileting/Bedwetting

Nighttime Toileting/Bedwetting

Nighttime Toileting/Bedwetting Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Nocturnal enuresis is involuntary urination while asleep. This can be very challenging for kids with autism, and their families...
Learning Through Play

Learning Through Play

Learning Through Play It is through play that young children learn about and make sense of the world. They experiment with being a Mum or Dad as they act out what they have observed in daily life, e.g. feeding the baby and going to the shops. As these children play...

SLP 041 The Importance of Play for all ages and stages

The importance of play For all ages and stages It is through play that young children learn about and make sense of the world. They experiment with being a Mum or Dad as they act out what they have observed in daily life, e.g. feeding the baby and going to the shops....

SLP 040 Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders

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/ Sometimes you need to be a detective to...

SLP 039 Using Special Interests to Motivate & Engage

Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDJoin the facebook group specifically for this podcast – https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Special interests, fixations and...
Using Special Interests to Motivate and Engage Students

Using Special Interests to Motivate and Engage Students

Using Special Interests to Motivate and Engage Students Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Special interests, fixations and self-stimulation are often a very important part of life for...

SLP 038 Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week

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/ Celebrating Teacher Assistant...
A Podcast From Me to You!

A Podcast From Me to You!

A podcast from me to you! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD I have started my very own podcast ‘The Sue Larkey Podcast’. I have over 32 episodes and we have had 80,000 downloads! You can listen...

SLP 036: Puberty: Preparing for Success at Home and School

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/ Puberty is part of natural development...
Puberty: Preparing for Success at Home and School

Puberty: Preparing for Success at Home and School

PUBERTY: Preparing for Success at Home and School Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Puberty is part of natural development for all children. Puberty usually starts in girls around 10-11 and boys...

SLP 035: Slow Processing Speed – What is it – What to do

Slow Processing Speed  What is it – What to Do  Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Have you noticed these signs in a child you know: Unorganised, often loses or forgets homework Rarely completes...
Slow Processing Speed

Slow Processing Speed

Slow Processing Speed Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD This child might have slow processing speed. This means they may have difficulty remembering instructions in the classroom or retaining...

SLP 034: Strategy + Action = Success & Independence

Strategy + Action = Success & Independence Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast It is very important when developing a behaviour program that you put in place two types of strategies: Strategies for...
50/50 Learning and Behaviour Programs

50/50 Learning and Behaviour Programs

50/50 LEARNING AND BEHAVIOUR PROGRAMS Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD It is very important when developing a behaviour program that you put in place two types of strategies: Strategies for the...

SLP 033: Understanding Mental Health and ASD

Understanding Mental Health and ASD   Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Recognising and exploring the relationship between ASD and mental health difficulties is vital, so each can be addressed...
Complete Sue Larkey July 2019 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey July 2019 Newsletter

What you will learnImportance of Learning Through Play pg 2Ideas  Support & Teach Play pg 311 Common Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties pg 5Top 10 Calming Activities & Top 10 Alerting Activities pg 6Using Special Interests to Motivate &...
Understanding Mental Health & ASD

Understanding Mental Health & ASD

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH & ASD Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Recognising and exploring the relationship between ASD and mental health difficulties is vital, so each can be addressed...
Understanding Sensory Needs

Understanding Sensory Needs

UNDERSTANDING SENSORY NEEDS Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Many children with ASD will be over or under reactive to sensory stimuli including touch, taste, smell, sound, sight and/or movement....
Solutions & Strategies for Common Playground Behaviour

Solutions & Strategies for Common Playground Behaviour

SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR COMMON PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOURS 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 –...
Using Communication Temptations to Motivate Communication

Using Communication Temptations to Motivate Communication

USING COMMUNICATION TEMPTATIONS TO MOTIVATE COMMUNICATION Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Many children with ASD do not feel the need or motivated to communicate as everyone in their environment...

SLP 029: Why YOUR words matter

WHY YOUR WORDS MATTER   Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Many children with ASD have Mind Blindness, meaning they are often literal and don’t know the inferred intent of language. This...
Why YOUR words matter to Students with Autism

Why YOUR words matter to Students with Autism

YOUR WORDS MATTER TO STUDENTS WITH AUTISM Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD *Are you tired of repeating yourself to a student(s)? * Over your instructions not being followed? * Does the child...
Diagnosis – What to do Next?

Diagnosis – What to do Next?

DIAGNOSIS – WHAT TO DO? WHERE TO GO? WHAT NEXT? Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Autism and other related/similar conditions cannot be diagnosed using medical tests. Instead,...

SLP 028: Diagnosis – What to do? Where to go? What Next?

Diagnosis  What to do? Where to go next? Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Information for families who have recently received a diagnosis for their children or are waiting for a diagnosis. Also...

SLP 027: My Formula for Behaviour Regulation

MY FORMULA FOR BEHAVIOUR REGULATION Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD The emotional world for people on the spectrum can be very scary! Emotions often come without warning and are difficult to...
Emotional Regulation

Emotional Regulation

EMOTIONAL REGULATION  Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD The emotional world for people on the spectrum can be very scary! Emotions often come without warning and are difficult to label and connect...

SLP 026: Q and A from the Sue Larkey Facebook Group

SUE LARKEY Q&A FROM FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Sue answers questions asked via the Sue Larkey facebook group.   Click to View my Facebook Page Check out my other podcast...

SLP 025: Behind the Scenes of my Term 2 Newsletter

Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Sue talks about the latest newsletter and some of the thinking behind these newsletters.  Sue also give a summary of the key points she covers for this term....
Complete Sue Larkey July 2019 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey Term 2 2019 Newsletter

Some behind the scenes info about the making of this newsletter and some of the highlights Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Making it a Success in 2019 What you will learn Emotional Regulation pg 2 Ideas to help your children self regulate pg 3...

SLP 024: My Personal Experience of not being able to talk

My Personal Experience of Not Being Able to Talk Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Sue talks about what it was like when she was unable to speak after an operation on her throat. Insights on how...
Behaviour Solutions for the Classroom & Home

Behaviour Solutions for the Classroom & Home

29 WAYS FOR TEACHER ASSISTANTS TO SUPPORT STUDENTs and student Wellbeing Managing meltdowns in neurodiverse students Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Discussed in the episode: ✅ Understanding...

SLP 023: Read a personal account this year

Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD The importance of reading personal accounts, watching youtube clips or following facebook groups about people with ASD More Information on Workshops in 2023 Want...
Why Kids with ASD are often Thirsty!

Why Kids with ASD are often Thirsty!

WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTEROCEPTION AND THE IMPACT ON THE KIDS YOU KNOW Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Did you know why you need routine drink, toilet & snack breaks for children with...
Autism Acceptance 2019

Autism Acceptance 2019

?Create a World of Understanding?to Embrace Difference   April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day and a wonderful opportunity to raise understanding of ASD within the classroom & community. Even if you don’t have a chance to do an activity on April 2nd, use...

SLP 020: Managing Screen Time

USING GAMES TO TEACH PART 2: SOCIAL SKILLS, EMOTIONAL REGULATION & MORE Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Screens are a wonderful tool to use with children, however they are becoming...
Managing Screen Time for Students with Autism

Managing Screen Time for Students with Autism

MANAGING SCREEN TIME FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM  Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Screens are a wonderful tool to use with students with autism, however they are becoming increasingly difficult to...

SLP 019: Success for Camps and Excursions

SCHOOL CAMPS AND EXCURSIONS Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Many children with ASD can find the anticipation of camp to be a source of great stress. Letting the student know as much detail as...
Success for Camps and Excursions

Success for Camps and Excursions

SCHOOL CAMPS AND EXCURSIONS Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Many children with ASD can find the anticipation of camp to be a source of great stress. Letting the student know as much detail as...
Strategies for Using Time Timers for Students with Autism

Strategies for Using Time Timers for Students with Autism

TOP TIPS FOR USING TIME TIMERS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD For anyone who wants to measure and manage time more effectively, the Time Timer is an innovative visual...

SLP 017: 29 Ways for Teacher Assistants to Support Students

29 Ways for Teacher Assistants to Support Student   Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Teacher assistants, school support officers, teacher aides etc. – you are angels in disguise and we thank you...
Individual Education Plans (IEPS)

Individual Education Plans (IEPS)

INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS (IEPs) Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD An Individual Education Plan (IEP) (also known by other names including Individual Learning Plan or ILP) may be developed for a...
Behaviour Solutions for the Classroom & Home

29 Ways for Teacher Assistants to Support Students in 2019

29 WAYS FOR TEACHER ASSISTANTS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN 2019 Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Teacher assistants, school support officers, teacher aides etc. – you are angels in disguise and we...
Neurodiversity: What is it & Strategies

Neurodiversity: What is it & Strategies

Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences between people should be recognised and respected. Instead of using terms like ’dys – function’ ‘dis- abilities’ & ‘dis-orders’ neurodiversity is an enabling term that takes into account...
Complete Sue Larkey Term 1 2019 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey Term 1 2019 Newsletter

Making it a Success in 2019 What you will learn 29 Ways for Teacher Assistants to Support Students pg 2 7 Considerations for Supporting Students pg 4 School Camps & Excursions pg 5 Individual Education Plans (IEPs) 3 Steps for Success pgs 7 -9 Managing Screen Time...

SLP 014: Why I love the term ‘Neurodiversity’

Why I love the term ‘Neurodiversity’ Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences between people should be recognised and respected....

SLP 013: Ideas to Help You Set Up Your Classroom for Success

Ideas to Help You Set Up Your Classroom for Success Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD It can take a lot of energy and planning to get each student off to a good start for a new school year.In this...
Ideas to Help You Set Up Your Classroom for Success

Ideas to Help You Set Up Your Classroom for Success

13 KEY STRATEGIES TO SETTINGUP YOUR CLASSROOM Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Strategies 1-7 1. Position in classroom (Seating, mat time, assembly, parades)- have a set position for the student...
Christmas and Holiday Tips

Christmas and Holiday Tips

14 TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY SEASONSocial Scripts are great to use at Christmas to explain traditions, and expectations (i.e. thank for present even if you already have, don’t like etc) Check my blog for tips on how to write ScriptsOften children give out cards to...

SLP 012: Q and A from Podcast Listeners

Q & A from Podcast Listeners   Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite appJoin my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Here are the questions sent in by listeners of the Sue Larkey Podcast. For all of the answers in full written form please see...
SLP 016: 3 Steps to Success with your IEPS – Individual Education Plans

Q and A from Podcast Listeners

Subscribe to my podcast via my podcast page to get weekly episodes about ASD just like this one delivered automatically to where ever you listen to podcasts. This blog post is a Q and A session based on questions sent in from my podcast listeners.Thank you for...
Top Tips for Toilet Training

Top Tips for Toilet Training

Subscribe to my podcast via my podcast page to get weekly episodes about ASD just like this one delivered automatically to where ever you listen to podcasts. Tips for Toileting (easy to Print Version below) Toilet training your child is a big task even for...

SLP 011: Tips for toileting

Tips for toileting   Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Toilet training your child is a big task even for neuro-typical children. Parents often procrastinate over when to start and we keep...
End of Year Strategies, Tips and Resources Magazine

End of Year Strategies, Tips and Resources Magazine

What you read about in this Magazine 14 Tips for Christmas/Holiday Season 8 Beautiful Picture Books to Promote Understanding 11 Ideas How to Use Liquid Timers to Teach Calm & Motivate Sue Larkey’s Recommended Holiday Reading 4 Amazing Books for Teaching about...

SLP 009: Tips for Transitioning 2019. Start planning now

Tips For Transitioning in 2019. Start Planning Now Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Transition includes change in teacher, change in room, change in students in the class not just starting...
Tips for Transitioning in 2019 – Start Planning Now

Tips for Transitioning in 2019 – Start Planning Now

Transition 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 ASD is such that transition can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or SMALL the change...

SLP 008: Three Stages of a Meltdown & What You Can Do About It

Three Stages of a Meltdown & What you can do about it Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter CLICK FOR BLOG LINK Managing meltdowns is very important. I believe the key is getting in early and putting in place strategies before the behaviour escalates. You...
Three Stages of a Meltdown & What You Can Do About It

Three Stages of a Meltdown & What You Can Do About It

Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Managing meltdowns is very important. I believe the key is getting in early and putting in place strategies before the behaviour escalates. You will need a range of strategies to prevent the meltdown escalating. For...

SLP 007: Theory of Mind

Adjustments for Test and Exams 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/ Many...

SLP 006: Adjustments for Test and Exams

Adjustments for Test and Exams  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/ Exam...

SLP 005: Executive Function

Executive FUnctioning 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/ The One Thing I...

SLP 004: Social Scripts

Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast Friendship, play and social interaction are all two-way – and we need to support both the child with ASD and their peers to make social...

SLP 003: Eye Contact vs Eye Gaze

Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast I’ve had a lot of questions in regards to eye contact and understandably so since eye contact is an important part of communication and...

SLP 002: Teen Years and Beyond

 Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast I have had many parents and educators requesting resources and tips for teens and young adults. I agree it is hard to find information...

SLP 001: Welcome to the Sue Larkey Podcast

Welcome to the Sue Larkey Podcast  Subscribe to this podcast Join my Newsletter Join my Neurodiversity Network Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast This podcast gives you some insight into how Sue got into the Autism Spectrum Disorder eduction in the...
Theory of Mind

Theory of Mind

Many people on the autism spectrum have difficulty with social skills as they are not logical – rules change, games change, people are your friend one day but not the next and children use language and phrases that can be confusing. In addition not being able to...
Successful Strategies / Adjustments for Tests and Exams

Successful Strategies / Adjustments for Tests and Exams

Exam time and tests are often a very difficult time for students with ASD. Their anxiety, fear of failure, perfectionism and learning style often makes this a highly stressful time for everyone. In my experience often their longer processing time makes it difficult to...
Promoting Social Understanding – Social Scripts

Promoting Social Understanding – Social Scripts

Social Scripts Subscribe to my podcast via my podcast page to get weekly episodes about ASD just like this one delivered automatically to where ever you listen to podcasts. Friendship, play and social interaction are all two-way – and we need to support both the...
Eye Contact vs Eye Gaze

Eye Contact vs Eye Gaze

Subscribe to my podcast via my podcast page to get weekly episodes about ASD just like this one delivered automatically to where ever you listen to podcasts. Eye Contact I’ve had a lot of questions in regards to eye contact and understandably so since eye...
Teen Years and Beyond

Teen Years and Beyond

Subscribe to my podcast via my podcast page to get weekly episodes about ASD just like this one delivered automatically to where ever you listen to podcasts. I have had many parents and educators requesting resources and tips for teens and young adults. I agree it is...
Complete Sue Larkey Term 1 2019 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey Term 3 2018 Newsletter

Making it a Success in 2018 What you will learn Strategies to help teens and adults Exam strategies Creating successful social scripts Improving executive function What is theory of mind Teaching eye gaze        ...
Girls with ASD

Girls with ASD

Girls with ASD are often undiagnosed as the criteria was created by examining mainly boys, and the problem is that girls can be very different. I think we all know ‘neuro-typical’ boys and girls are very different in their social, communication and behaviour so it is...
Behaviour – Why Do Children Do THAT?

Behaviour – Why Do Children Do THAT?

Behaviour – Why Do Children Do THAT? Solutions and Strategies for Common Classroom Behaviours Behaviour REASON WHY THEY MIGHT DO THIS SUGGESTED STRATEGIES Chewing on shirt, hat string or objects Chewing is calming for these students so it is important you provide...
Lunchtime Clubs and Passive Playgrounds

Lunchtime Clubs and Passive Playgrounds

Many schools have introduced lunchtime Clubs and had great success. Playgrounds are unstructured, unpredictable places where children with ASD struggle to follow and join in the numerous social interactions surrounding them. Children with ASD frequently return to...
Making Friends and Being One

Making Friends and Being One

One of the biggest myths about ASD is they all like being on their own. Children with ASD often desperately want friends, and in fact worrying about friends can cause them anxiety. Many children show this stress by becoming more withdrawn, which of course makes the...
Why Making Mistakes is Frustrating

Why Making Mistakes is Frustrating

A key part of increasing participation and engagement is getting students to “have a go” BUT……..have you ever noticed that making mistakes is particularly frustrating for students with ASD? This is because students with ASD often have ‘cognitive...
Top Tips for Transition to Work

Top Tips for Transition to Work

Employable Me ABC TV Show “Follow people with neuro-diverse conditions such as autism, OCD and Tourette syndrome as they search for meaningful employment. This uplifting and insightful series draws on science to uncover people’s hidden skills.” Dear...
Complete Sue Larkey Term 2 2018 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey Term 2 2018 Newsletter

Making it a Success in 2018 What you will learn Understanding Dysgraphia & Handwriting Difficulties 9 Ways Girls with ASD differ from Boys with ASD Creating Goals for The Early Years. Why Making Mistakes is Frustrating & Strategies to Have a Go Making Friends...
The Amygdala and ASD

The Amygdala and ASD

Have you heard of the ‘Amygdala’? Did you know it is thought that an enlarged amygdala could be causing anxiety, sensory processing differences and more. The amygdala is thought to be a part of the limbic system within the brain, which is responsible for emotions,...
Building relationships in the classroom

Building relationships in the classroom

The whole team including the teacher, teacher assistants, administration staff and leadership team should work towards building a strong relationship with the student. In my experience often the student only develops a strong relationship with the teacher. This is...
Understanding Emotions

Understanding Emotions

Dr Tony Attwood’s work on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is very important for children with autism spectrum. According to Tony people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need to work on feelings and emotions AT LEAST ONE HOUR EVERY WEEK from early childhood right...
Make Sleep and Exercise a GOAL in 2018

Make Sleep and Exercise a GOAL in 2018

Research has found that both exercise and sleep can improve attention, mood, executive function, and self-regulation. “Sleep disturbance impacts cognition, it impacts mood, and it impacts behavior.” Stanford University Psychologist Ruth O’Hara Research has found that...
To Tell or NOT to Tell, and WHAT to Tell?

To Tell or NOT to Tell, and WHAT to Tell?

To Tell or NOT to Tell, and WHAT to Tell? I regularly get asked whether students should be told they have Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, etc. I believe telling children about their ASD helps them understand and actually increases their participation and engagement. “Until...
Using the Word STOP

Using the Word STOP

Using the Word STOP What does STOP really mean? Being told to STOP can be very confusing for people with ASD. Many children with ASD, ODD have “Mind Blindness.” It means they often are literal, don’t know the inferred intent of language and have difficulty taking...
Photo Cookbooks and Life Skills

Photo Cookbooks and Life Skills

Photo Cookbooks and Life Skills Cooking! Using Cooking to Teach Everything! Life Skills, Social Skills, Maths, Science, English and more! (See my Cook Books page for Books and CD’s available) Cooking is a daily activity for everyone. It is a wonderful activity to...
Developing a Good Relationship between Home and School

Developing a Good Relationship between Home and School

In my experience successful education for a child on the autism spectrum starts with a positive working relationship between home and school. One of the biggest challenges for parents/carers and teachers is to develop an effective relationship. It is in the interest...
Fidget Spinners – To Use or NOT to use?

Fidget Spinners – To Use or NOT to use?

In is you will learn: 1. What is the Goal of a Fidget Tool 2. How to Select 3. Quick Tips for Sensory Tools 4. Top Tips to Introduce in your Classroom Understanding Sensory: ‘The Magic Wand’ to Improving Concentration and Reducing Anxiety Fidget Spinners – To Use or...
Complete Sue Larkey Term 3 2017 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey Term 3 2017 Newsletter

Many of you would have heard me say ‘It takes a community to raise a child with ASD’. It is the support from home, school and the wider community that can truly make a difference – and make it a success. I strongly believe that UNDERSTANDING is a key element of this....
Complete Sue Larkey Term 2 2017 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey Term 2 2017 Newsletter

Last year when I asked people what they wanted help with in 2017 I got a huge response with a wide variety of requests. In this Newsletter I am addressing a few areas where a large number of people were wanting some additional support and strategies. To instantly view...
Key Tips for the Early Years

Key Tips for the Early Years

After many requests I have developed an Early Years E-Book aimed at the teachers, professionals and parents with younger children. Diagnosis Different Ways of Teaching Why and How to Use Visuals Being a Supportive Communication Partner Creating Communication Enriched...
Complete Sue Larkey Term 1 2017 Newsletter

Complete Sue Larkey Term 1 2017 Newsletter

Getting the New Year off to a Good Start It can take a lot of energy and planning to get each student off to a good start for a new school year. In this Newsletter I have included some tips and ideas to help everyone get off to a great start: Key strategies for...
Are you looking for Key Strategies for Success? – R.T.S.

Are you looking for Key Strategies for Success? – R.T.S.

Using Timers = Reducing Anxiety = Improved Behaviour I often find your best strategies come when you reflect on yourself and try to put yourself in a child with an ASD’s shoes. Think how you use time, when it goes fast, when it drags, when it helps you plan, when it...
Top 10 Books For Professional Library & Why

Top 10 Books For Professional Library & Why

With So Many Autism, Aspergers, ADHD and ODD Resources Available, Which are Essentials for a Professional and Why? There are so many resources now available to help teach children on the autism spectrum and it can be difficult to know which ones will be the most...
Preparing up Your Classroom for Success – 19 Strategies

Preparing up Your Classroom for Success – 19 Strategies

It can take a lot of energy and planning to get each student off to a good start for a new school year. When you may have one or two children in your class on the Autism Spectrum, this is even more important for their benefit and your other students. Getting the...
14 Tips for Christmas & 14 Great Gift Ideas

14 Tips for Christmas & 14 Great Gift Ideas

Here are some tips for Home that can be used at school too. Even if your cultural background does not celebrate Christmas it is impossible to get away from it in during December.  14 Tips for Christmas Social Scripts are great to use at Christmas to explain...
10 Tips Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

10 Tips Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

Recently on my Facebook page I posted “Growing Up Autistic: 10 Tips for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome or Mild Autism” by Chris Bonnello. It had a huge response and Chris has kindly given me permission to put the full article on my website. Parents, educators and...
Key Tips to Engage in Learning – E-Book

Key Tips to Engage in Learning – E-Book

Content of E-Book √ Top 12 Tips to Set Up for Success √ Using Sensory Toys to Improve Learning and Behaviour √ Different Ways of Teaching √ Use Rewards and Special Interests to Motivate and Engage in Learning √ 12 Top Tips to Keeping on Task √ Why and How to Use...
Here’s How to Set up a Passive Playground / Lunchtime Club

Here’s How to Set up a Passive Playground / Lunchtime Club

Many schools have introduced Lunchtime Clubs and had great success. Playgrounds are unstructured, unpredictable places where children with ASD struggle to follow and join in the numerous social interactions surrounding them. Children with ASD frequently return to...
Sue Larkey’s Complete Newsletter Term 3 – 2016

Sue Larkey’s Complete Newsletter Term 3 – 2016

For those of on holidays or about to start the break.  I thought you might like some holidays reading -Term 3 Newsletter. By subscribing to our newsletter below you will then be able to print out or read online the complete newsletter. Many of you would have heard me...
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...
Number 1 Thing Can Do to Make a Difference in 2016 – part 1

Number 1 Thing Can Do to Make a Difference in 2016 – part 1

Saturday April 2nd is Autism Awareness and a wonderful opportunity to raise understanding of ASD.As it is on a Saturday, I would love you to start planning now what you can do Friday April 1st in your school, preschool.That is 2 weeks away at the time I post this Blog...
8 Key Strategies for Working with Families

8 Key Strategies for Working with Families

In my experience successful education for a child with ASD starts with a positive working relationship between home and school. One of the biggest challenges for parents/carers and teachers is to develop an effective relationship. It is in the interest of everyone...
Do You Know When You Get the Most “Behaviours” and Why?

Do You Know When You Get the Most “Behaviours” and Why?

Transition from One Activity to AnotherMany 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,...
Sue Larkey’s Complete Newsletter Term 2 – 2016

Sue Larkey Complete Newsletter Term 1 2016

Many of you may just be finding out who the students are in your class or who is your child’s teacher. This is a great time to catch up on my Time Savers and Proven Practical Strategies if the student has an ASD, ADHD, ADD, ODD or SPD diagnosis.This Newsletter...
Autism Spectrum Key Tips for Schools – E-Book

Autism Spectrum Key Tips for Schools – E-Book

Content of E-Book √ Total of 41 Tips & Strategies √ 8 Key Strategies for Setting Up for Success √ Schedules and Timers √ 10 Essential Strategies for Inclusion √ Creating Successful Playgrounds √ Summary Profile of Student  8 Key Strategies for Setting Up for...
Super Seven Tips to Engage the Disengaged Child

Super Seven Tips to Engage the Disengaged Child

Many students with ASD need adaptations, supports, curriculum differentiation. You may find that in some subjects these are not required i.e. they are naturally engaged in that subject or topic. However, when they are disengaged you may need to try a range of...
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