Sue Larkey Podcast

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!  ************************************** Join me for an upcoming Workshop: Sue Larkey Workshops Can't make these...

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    ************************************** 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...

The Top Questions Teacher Assistants Want Answered  ************************************** Join me for an upcoming Workshop: Sue Larkey Workshops Can't make these Workshop dates? Join me for a self-paced on-demand course: Sue Larkey On-Demand Workshops...

How 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...

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 ASDPart 2 of Using Games to Teach - check out Part 1 here. Games are great for teaching...

USING GAMES TO TEACH PART 1: ALL THE SKILLS YOU CAN LEARN Explore Using Games to Teach Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDWhat can Boardgames and Card Games do for the children you know?...

REPLAY OF SETTING UP LEARNING FROM HOME FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM, ADHD, ODD, PDA & NEURODIVERSITY Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDParents / Carers & Educators, you have a very...

TEACHER ASSISTANT TIPS FOR SUPPORTING LEARNING AT SCHOOL AND HOME - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Learn about Valuable Teacher Assistant Tips Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDWhat you can learn...

MAKE LEARNING FUN - USING COOKING TO TEACH AT SCHOOL AND HOME Discover Using Cooking to Teach Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDUsing Cooking to Teach Cooking is a daily activity for...

WHY CHANGE = BEHAVIOUR - AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT Discover Why Change Equals Behaviour Today! 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...

LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM - SEX THERAPIST SHARE HER TIPS Learn more about Relationships on the Spectrum and how to help your loved ones today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDHave you been watching...

STRATEGIES AND INSIGHTS TO INFORM YOUR TEACHING PRACTICE WITH TEMPLE GRANDIN AND SUE LARKEY Improve Your Teaching Practice Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDThis FREE Ebook and Webinar are...

Webinar Replay - SENSORY STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATORS - THE ​OFTEN OVERLOOKED CAUSES OF BEHAVIOUR Unlock Sensory Strategies for Your Classroom Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDMy Live Virtual...

SENSORY STRATEGIES TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN A BUSY AND COMPLEX CLASSROOM Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDTeaching in a busy and complex classroom can be very difficult, but this term I have...

TOP TIPS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN THE EARLY YEARS Perfect Early Years Teaching for children with Autism Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDWhen working with any child with ASD it...

TEMPLE GRANDIN - ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD - SHARES HER INSIGHTS INTO SENSORY, SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOUR Learn about Sensory Processing Skills and Anxiety Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more...

WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM LIVED EXPERIENCES OF AUTISM AND ADHD Learn from Lived Experiences of ASD and ADHD Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDWhen I first started working in Special Education...

Making Friends and Being One Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDOne of the biggest myths about children with ASD is they all like being on their own. Children with ASD often desperately want...

HOW TO HELP KIDS WHO STRUGGLE WITH HANDWRITING Listen to Start Helping Kids who Struggle with Handwriting Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDMany children on the spectrum can have dysgraphia...

DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES TO USE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A MELTDOWN Learn Useful Strategies for Meltdowns Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDRecognising and managing meltdowns / shutdowns is...

Episode 111: Webinar Replay - Teaching Neurodiverse Students in Your Busy and Complex Classroom  Teaching Neurodiverse StudentsFREE LIVE VIRTUAL WEBINAR The nature of ASD is such that the new school year can be extremely stressful, no matter what age or how BIG or...

SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH IMMUNISATION AND THE COVID VACCINE Start Supporting Children with Immunisation Today!In Australia, COVID-19 vaccinations have become a part of life. If you are worried about your children getting vaccinated, I have found an amazing social...

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM: COMMON CONFUSIONS AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS - WITH PSYCHOLOGIST EMILY HANLON Begin Understanding Autism Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDThis week I am joined by guest,...

TEACHING NEURODIVERSE STUDENTS IN YOUR BUSY AND COMPLEX CLASSROOM Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDTeaching in a busy and complex classroom is always difficult, and with 30 children to look...

UNDERSTANDING SCREEN ADDICTION ​WITH ADHD EXPERT SIMON DA ROZA Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDA lot of parents have asked me how to deal with screen addictions in their nuerodiverse children....

what you can do to increase inclusion for  autism awareness month  Learn about Social Skills and Autism Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDIn this podcast I talk about fostering acceptance...

HOW TO CREATE A LUNCHTIME CLUB TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS & DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS Learn how to create a lunchtime club to support friendships today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDIn this podcast...

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SHARES THREE KEY STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE MOTOR SKILLS IN ALL KIDS Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDIn this podcast Paediatric Occupational Therapist Sally McNamara (Lewis)...

HOW TO ENGAGE DISENGAGED STUDENTS WITH ​AUTISM, ADHD & NEURODIVERSITY Learn How to Engage Disengaged Students Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDIncreasing engagement ➡️ SUCCESS! In this...

Step by Step Strategies to Grow and Support Communication ​using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Perfect Strategies to grow and support communication Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome...

Webinar replay - 13 key strategies for ​setting up your classroom Discover 13 Strategies for Setting up your Classroom Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASDMy Live Webinar last week was a...

SETTING UP YOUR CLASSROOM ​FOR SUCCESS Setting Up Your Classroom with Sue Larkey 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 with diverse...

13 SEPARATION ANXIETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Learn 13 Separation Anxiety Tips Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD  🎉 WOOO HOOOO! Episode 💯!!! Can't believe we're here already!...

Why traditional behaviour strategies don't work for children with autism 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...

MY CHILD JUST GOT DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM Discover this episode "My child just got diagnosed with Autism" to help your loved ones and yourself! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD In this week's...

8 KEY WAYS TO BUILD RAPPORT WITH STUDENTS WITH AUTISM Learn 8 Ways to build rapport with Autistic students Today! Subscribe to this podcast via your favourite app Join my newsletter for more awesome information about ASD The whole team including the teacher, teacher...