Sue Larkey Podcast

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? ✅...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Empowering children through mindfulness, this podcast explores how using a fun, magical approach can help children self-regulate and understand emotions.

Quick tips and strategies to get you started. If yoou haven't even tried AI let me help you get started.    How AI Assistants Can Support Neurodiverse Students Overview of ChatGPT and Other AI Tools - Brief explanation of what ChatGPT and other AI tools are...

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...

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....

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/ Navigate puberty discussions neurodivergent...

11 Key Strategies to Build and Support Independence in every Age and Stage for Diverse Learners (Fostering Independence for Diverse Learners) Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDDiscussed in this...

The 5 biggest obstacles to learning for neurodiverse students ​And how you can help students to overcome these Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDIncreasing engagement ➡️ SUCCESS! In this podcast I...

 Webinar replay Part 2- Questions answered about social emotional learning  What You Will Learn in this Webinar Special needs social strategiesQuestions covered include:  ✅ How to encourage non-verbal children to make social connections  ✅ Managing the transition...

 Webinar replay - How to include social emotional learning programs for neurodiverse students in busy, complex classroomsThis podcast contains Effective Social Emotional Learning strategies  What You Will Learn in this Webinar Social Emotional Learning...

Top tips for teaching social emotional learning to increase engagement and participation in a busy & complex classroom Teaching social skills Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDSocial skills...

8 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO PURSUE DIAGNOSIS The Power of Diagnosis    Discussed in this Podcast: ✅ It’s important to remember that a teacher’s role isn’t to offer suggestions of a diagnosis, it’s to bring things to the parents’ attention.✅ 8...

  How & Why to use Time Timers and MY BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER Unlock the Power of Time!   Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDThis week's podcastThis Podcast guest is Jenny Davis, who comes...

Sue reviews her Favourite Resources to support Neurodiverse Children; what, why & how to maximise their impact! Learn to support neurodiverse students! Join me this week as I talk you through my FAVOURITE resources to support neurodiverse students. So, grab a...

10 Essential Tips to Share to Increase Understanding During April Embrace Neurodiversity Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDNeurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences...

Initiatives and Ideas to Help Build Social Connections for neurodiverse Teens and Adults​ today!  Discussed in this Episode:​ ✅ Why social skills programmes need to be “driven” by individual's needs and their personal goals (HELP) ✅ How to build social capacity...

How to use Video Modelling to support Neurodiversity at School & Home (ASD, PDA, ODD, ADHD) Video Modeling and Neurodiversity!  Special Guest Mum of a beautiful boy with autism and a Primary school Principal shares about video modelling and neurodiversity,...

top tips for Preparing neurodiverse students for camp and EXCURSIONS Learn about successfully preparing neurodiverse children for camp! Preparing Neurodiverse Children for Camp: Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome...

To Medicate or Not to Medicate: Parents share the pros and cons of neurodiverse children using medication (for ASD, ADHD, Anxiety)  Learn about Medicating and Neurodiversity!  I am not a Dr or Specialist, but as a teacher/educator, it is important we understand...

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 skills programmes work. Using social scripts to teach children with ASD, ADHD, ODD and PDA how to engage socially can be a great...

WHY YOUR WORDS CAN CAUSE MELTDOWNS AND WHAT TO SAY INSTEAD Overcome Communication Challenges Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Think of a child you know that struggles to follow...

18 essential strategies to set up your classroom: webinar relay Learn Classroom Strategies for Good Behaviour Today!  My live webinar last week was a success! If you missed it, it's not too late to sign up HERE and watch the replay of the hour of power! FREE sign...

Unlocking Potential; My Top 10 Recommended Resources for Supporting Neurodiverse Students in the Classroom & Home: ASD, ADHD, ODD & PDA Learn about Supporting Neurodiverse Students today! Supporting Neurodiverse Students It's all about Supporting Neurodiverse...

Key strategies to set up ​your classroom for neurodiverse students in 2023 Perfect Classroom Preparation and Neurodiverse Learners today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDSetting up your...

WHY I AM CREATING A NETWORK FOR YOU -  & HOW YOU CAN JOIN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Join the Neurodiversity Network Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD✅ I am concerned about the number of...

Sue larkey's expert series:  Innovative Approaches to Teaching Diverse Students including using play for PDA/ODD students with Specialist Ange Anderson Learn about Teaching Diverse Students Today! Expert Guest: Innovative Approaches: Teaching Diverse Students Ange...

Sue larkey's expert series: The fabulous new screening tools to get an an earlier diagnosis with Professor Barbaro Learn about Autism Diagnosis and Screening Tools today!  Expert Guest: Professor Josephine Barbaro is a Principal Research Fellow and Neurodiversity...

Sue Larkey’s Expert Series: Preparing for Post School - Tips for Navigating University & College for Diverse Students with College Founder Dr. Perry LaRoque Learn about Preparing for Life After School Today!  Expert Guest: Dr. Perry LaRoque is the founder and...

Sue Larkey’s Expert Series: One-on-One Consultation with Dad on How to get his Son to do a Number 2 in the Loo Learn Expert Tips for Toilet Training Today!  Discussed in this Episode:    Why Mark calls it 'Toilet Learning' Not 'Toilet Training''   How Mark got...

Sue Larkey's Expert Series: Helping to Heal Anxiety with Bestselling Author Dr Russ Learn about Supporting Students with Anxiety Today!  Expert Guest: Dr. Russell Kennedy is a medical doctor and neuroscientist with deep roots in developmental psychology. His...

Updating the red beast:  Kay Al-Ghani on making her best selling book more diverse, inclusive and effective Explore Inclusive resources for Autistic Children Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about...

embrace neurodiversity this summer by reading, listening and learning from people's lived experiences Listen to these Empowering Role Models Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDContinue...

Gifts for Autistic Children GIVE THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - IDEAS AND TIPS - Celebrate Diversity This Holiday! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDThis podcast is all about...

How to Talk to Families about Getting a Diagnosis: A Step-By-Step Guide with Psychologist Emily Hanlon Learn the Key Steps for Diagnosis today!    Discussed in this Podcast: ✅ It’s important to remember that a teacher’s role isn’t to offer suggestions of a...

FREE WEBINAR REPLAY -  TRANSITION TIPS FOR GETTING READY FOR 2023 Learn about Successful Transitions in 2023! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDEverything you need to know for successful...

Timesavers & Top Transition Tips for Success in 2023 Access Cheat Sheets for Transition today!  It's starting to get to the end of 2022, and you might already be starting to think about how you will ease the transition for the children you know. Or if you are...

30+ Reasons Why a Child can’t sit still & what you can do Promote Sitting Skills in Children Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDJoin Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you...

Early childhood top tips & strategies - From diagnosis to toilet training Learn Early Childhood Tips and Strategies Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDJoin Sue for an upcoming Live...

Interview with Inspiring Best Selling Author & Parent Kate Swenson about finding her son Cooper's Voice Discover the powerful memoir "Forever Boy" by Kate Swenson today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome...

What does that Acronym / Abbreviation Mean? I have created a cheat sheet for you Understanding Acronyms Cheatsheet Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD Cheat sheet with over 40 + Acronym /...

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...

The Top Questions Teacher Assistants Want Answered  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...

How to Create a Calm Area & My Top 10 Resources Every School Needs for Emotional Regulation Discover Calm Area Resources for Emotional Regulation today!  This Weeks Podcast was Created after a Question from Trish: "I am currently in the middle of setting up a...

Strategies & Insights to Inform Your Teaching Practice with Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey Learn Temple Grandin Teaching Strategies today!  Welcome to our blog exploring Temple Grandin teaching strategies. Temple Grandin is a renowned figure in the field of...

 Webinar replay - Include social emotional learning to tackle Overlooked Causes of Behaviour    What You Will Learn in this Webinar✅ What Role do Sensory Solutions have in De-escalating Behaviour & Increasing Participation? ✅ Benefits of a Simple Sensory...

WhY Understanding Sensory Can be The Key To Engagement IN Your Classroom Learn why Sensory is the Key to Engagement Today!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Simple Classroom Adaptations That Make a Huge Difference to students and YOU ✅ Do you know what to look for to...

What I Learnt From Temple Grandin And How This Can Help You Too Learn from Temple Grandin Today!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Share her insights on sensory processing, social skills and behaviour ✅ How amygdala impacts behaviour and sensory processing ✅ Why...

How to Create Progress (Not Perfection) Creating Progress over Perfection for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Best Strategy for Every Age and Stage)  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Are you feeling overwhelmed? This is the perfect podcast for you ✅ Slow it...

 heLP BUILD INteroception AND INTERNAL BODY AWARENESS With Best Selling Author Kay AL-GhanI Discover Interoception and Internal Body Awareness Today!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Inspiration for the book - Zen Snow Monkeys on Youtube ✅ Why & how to use...

The Often Overlooked Strategies: Routines and Repetition Discover the Overlooked Strategies of Routines and Repetition Today!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Why use repetition ✅ How to us repetition across all ages and stages ✅ Why use routines ✅ Key routines to...

Why Perfectionists can get upset Over the  Smallest Things And What you Can Do? Learn Strategies to Overcome Perfectionism Today!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ 5 Categories of ‘things’ that can upset perfectionists ✅ The underlying reasons why Neurodiverse...

How to Create Independence for students on the Autism Spectrum using 3 Key Ingredients Perfect Strategies to Increase Independence Today!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Time is the Number one Accommodation and Adjustment every classroom needs to puts in place ✅ 4...

From Learning to Communicate  to Learning to Drive: Mum with Twins shares Her Autism Experiences Learn about Communicating as a Parent Today!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Interview Joanne Copeland ✅ Why she had written book “Footsteps of Two” ✅ Joanne shares how...

TOp TIps FOr BUSY AND COMPLEX CLASSROOMs Webinar replay Learn how to Manage a Busy and Complex Classroom Today!My Live Virtual Webinar last week was a success! But it's not too late if you missed it - sign up HERE to watch the Replay of the hour of power! FREE sign up...

Understanding Procrastination with ADHD with Expert Simon Da Roza Begin Understanding Procrastination and ADHD Today!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Procrastination is actually an engagement issue ✅ Iceberg - We see procrastination but what is happening below the...

A Lived Experience - Robyn StewarD Shares The Importance of Challenging Autistic Children To Improve Critical Thinking and Problem Solving  This week I have interviewed Robyn Steward, an autistic author, who has written one of my favourite puberty books ever “The...

Mum Shares Her Journey of  Toilet Training Twins with Autism Learn about Toilet Training and Autism Today!  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...

How to Share A DIAGNOSIs WITH AN  Autistic Child, PEERS & Siblings Learn How to Share Autism Diagnosis Today!  Guest Anna Tullemans shares her lived experience as a parent about discussing diagnosis (Part 2) Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Why do I need to tell...

Sharing Diagnosis with Family & Friends Who, Why & How 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...

Masking & Veneer of Coping  What is it? & What to do? Masking and Autism Explained in this Episode!  Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Why I call masking, ‘a veneer of coping,’ and what to do! ✅ What is Masking? ✅ What you see. ✅ What you can do. ✅ Why it can...

Open Plan Classrooms not working? Classroom Teacher Shares her Top Tips Learn Classroom Teacher Tips Today!   Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Special Guest: Di Rickard Primary school teacher and a play therapist ✅ Inspired by question in Facebook Community ✅ How to...

How to Use 10 types Of Accomodations adjustments NCCD - What is it and Why is it important Learn Autism Accomodations and Adjustments Today!   Discussed in this Episode: ✅ Adjustments & Accommodations ✅ Practical Strategies & Ideas how to implement...

Using Smart Goals & IEP = To IMprove Outcomes Use SMART Goals and IEP to improve outcomes Today! Using SMART Goals and IEP to improve outcomes is an important skill for all educators working with children with autism spectrum disorder. Discussed in this Episode: ✅...

Time Management = Anxiety Management Learn why Time Management equals Anxiety Management  today! Discussed in this Episode: ✅ The Number 1 Adaption, Adjustment every school & home needs ✅ NCCD - 4 Levels of Adjustments ✅ Why Using Timers works for EVERYONE  ✅ Mega...

Webinar replay - 18 key strategies for ​setting up your classroom Unlock the secrets of Setting Up Your Classroom for results today!  My Live Webinar last week was a success! But it's not too late - sign up HERE to watch the Replay of the hour of power! FREE sign...

SETTING UP YOUR CLASSROOM ​FOR SUCCESS Unlock your Classroom Setup for Success Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDSetting up your classroom at the start of the year for a new class of...

How to Help CHildren With Separation anxiety Help Children with Separation Anxiety Today!13 Tips to Help Children with Separation Anxiety By Sue LarkeySeparation anxiety from people, friends, objects and pets is really common for children with special needs. I came up...

10 TOOLS EVERY SCHOOL & HOME NEEDS  Discover my Top 10 Tools Everyone Needs Today! There are so many resources now available to help teach and care for children on the autism spectrum and it can be difficult to know which ones will be the most helpful – and this...

USING BOARDGAMES TO SUPPORT SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Harness the Power of Boardgames to Support Development Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDBoardgames and card games are perfect...

Finding Your Flow in 2022 Featuring a Special Guest Unlock Your FLOW Today! Discussed in this episode: Why is it some days everything seems to flow with ease and grace, while other days it seems like chaos? In this episode, I interview my husband Andrew to discuss the...

KEY STRATEGIES FOR TOILET TRAINING KIDS WITH AUTISM Learn how to Toilet Train kids with Autism Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDToilet training kids is a big task even for neuro-typical...

FINDING AUTISTIC JOY AND MORE - AND INTERVIEW WITH DEAN BEADLE Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDWe are on a roll with role models at the moment!! Did you listen to last week's podcast on why it's...

The Importance of Role Models with Lived Experience - For You & the Kids you Know Learn from Role Models with Lived Experience Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDContinue spreading the...

GIVE THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - IDEAS AND TIPS Learn how to give the gift of understanding today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDThis podcast is all about celebrating...

FREE E-BOOK FROM SUE LARKEY & ANNA TULLEMANS Learn Strategies for Support Workers Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD A new E-Book: Top Strategies for Support Workers - Top Tips for...

UNDERSTANDING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR, ODD & PDA Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDThis week's podcast I discuss ODD and PDA, and tips and strategies that can help understand challenging...

FREE WEBINAR REPLAY - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRANSITION Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDEverything you need to know about Transition Including Back to School after Learning from Home...

HOW TO USE SUE LARKEY'S CHEAT SHEETS Discover Cheat Sheets for Successful Transition today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDIt's starting to get to the end of the year, and you might already be...

HOW TO ADDRESS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE 3 STEPS TO SUCCESS Overcome Your Biggest Challenge Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDWhat this Podcast Contains ✅ How to Address your Biggest Challenge...

DEPRESSIVE MELTDOWNS WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT TO DO Discover Useful Depressive Meltdown Solutions Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDThis Podcast and Blog covers content on depression and may...