Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education

SLP 139: Using Boardgames to Support Social & Emotional Development

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boardgames and card games are perfect for supporting social and emotional development. Especially in this time of COVID, where people are worried abou...

SLP 138: Finding your Flow in 2022 with a Special Guest. DRUM roll ..... the special guest is.... Andrew Larkey

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Andre...

SLP 137: Key Strategies for Toilet Training Kids with Autism

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Toilet training kids is a big task even for neuro-typical children. Parents often procrastinate over when to start and we keep delaying it for whateve...

SLP 136: Finding Autistic Joy & More - An Interview with Dean Beadle

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are on a roll with role models at the moment!! Did you listen to last week's podcast on why it's so important to have role models with lived experi...

SLP 135: The Importance of Role Models with a Lived Experience - For You & the Kids you Know

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Role models are so important for promoting understanding, especially for children. I have found that hearing from someone with lived experience, and s...

SLP 134: Give the Gift of Understanding this Holiday Season - Ideas & Tips

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is all about celebrating diversity this holiday season, as well as providing heaps of tips for end of year activities (including concerts...

SLP 133: Strategies for Support Workers - Sue Larkey and Anna Tullemans

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This free E-Book is full of tip sheets and ideas to assist support workers in looking after adults on the autism spectrum. This E-Book also complimen...

SLP 132: Understanding Challenging Behaviour ODD and PDA

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this podcast, I cover some important aspects to remember with kids with ODD and PDA. I also discuss a range of books I li...

SLP 131: Free Webinar Replay – Everything you Need to Know about Transition

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Did you make it to my free webinar on Wednesday?? If you missed out, it's not too late – you can still sign up to watch th...

EP 130 Cheat Sheets for Transition – How to Use Sue Larkey's Cheat Sheets

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode It's starting to get to the end of 2021, and you might already be starting to think about how you will ease the transition f...

SLP 129: How to Address your Biggest Challenge – 3 Steps to Success

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Note this is a replay of Episode 85 with some new comments from me at the beginning of the podcast. ✅  How to Address you...

SLP 128: Depressive Meltdowns - What they are and What to do

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger Warning: This Podcast and Blog covers content on depression and may be sensitive to some listeners/readers Disclaimer: I am not a Psychologist...

SLP 127: Using Games to Teach – Part 2: Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and More

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Part 2 of Using Games to Teach – check out Part 1 here. Games are great for teaching kids social skills, including winning...

SLP 126: Using games to teach social skill and more (Part 1)

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode What can Boardgames and Card Games do for the children you know? Have a look at the grid in the PDF linked below, you can se...

SLP 125: Setting up Learning From Home for Students with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA and Neurodiversity

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode This podcast is aimed at providing you with strategies and solutions to help to support the children you know & make learnin...

SLP 124: Teacher Assistant Tips for Supporting Learning at School and Home – Your Questions Answered

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode ✅ Swearing - What you can do? ✅ Motivating & Stretching students ✅ Building Rapport with students & what to do if they...

SLP 123: Make Learning FUN – Using Cooking to Teach at School and Home

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Cooking is a daily activity for everyone. It is a wonderful activity to teach ALL ages and stages. Cooking is an activity fa...

SLP 122: Why change equals behaviour

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Many children with ASD have difficulties accepting change and transition from one activity to another. In fact, most behavio...

SLP 121: Love on the Spectrum - Sex therapist shares her tips

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Have you been watching Season 2 of Love on the Spectrum? I love the show, and it's such a good insight into the difficulties...

SLP 120: Strategies and Insights to Inform your Teaching Practice with Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode This FREE Ebook and Webinar are focused on Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum – Strategies & Insights to Inform your T...

SLP 119: Webinar Replay – Sensory Strategies for Educators – the often Overlooked Causes of Behaviour

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode 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...

SLP 118: NEW Free E-book Sensory Strategies for Educators. Over 120+ Simple Classroom Adaptations for Busy Educators

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Teaching in a busy and complex classroom can be very difficult, but this term I have collated my top Proven Sensory Strate...

SLP 117: Top Tips for Teaching Children with Autism in The Early Years

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode When working with any child with ASD it is critically important that the programme implemented is realistic, both for the ch...

SLP 116: Temple Grandin One of Time Magazine's Most Influential people in the World Shares her Insights into Sensory, Social and Behaviour.

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this podcast, I take inspiration from my exclusive interview from Temple Grandin – one of Times Magazine's most influen...

SLP 115: What you can Learn from Lived Experiences of Autism and ADHD

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode When I first started working in Special Education 30 years ago I always sought out Personal Accounts of people with autism, ...

SLP 114: Making Friends and Being One

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode One of the biggest myths about children with ASD is they all like being on their own. Children with ASD often desperately wa...

SLP 113: How to help kids who struggle with handwriting

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Many children on the specturm suffer from dysgraphia (see Podcast Episode 86 for more information). The Kids' Guide to Gett...

SLP 112: De-escalation Strategies to use before, during and after a meltdown

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Recognising and managing meltdowns / shutdowns is vital to support people with an ASD. Every child with an ASD will experien...

SLP 111: Webinar Replay - Teaching Neurodiverse Students in Your Busy and Complex Classroom

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode 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...

SLP 110: Understanding autism: common confusions and misunderstandings – with psychologist Emily Hanlon

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode This week I am joined by guest, Emily Hanlon, a Psychologist who completed her Clinic Masters Research on the well-being of ...

SLP 109: Over 106 + Tips & Strategies to Teach in your Busy & Complex Classroom - Sue discusses New FREE E-book

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Teaching in a busy and complex classroom is always difficult, and with 30 children to look after, there is not always time t...

SLP 108: Understanding screen addiction ​with adhd expert Simon Da Roza

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode A lot of parents have asked me how to deal with screen addictions in their nuerodiverse children. This is especially importa...

SLP 107: What you can do to Increase Inclusion for Autism Awareness Month with Guest Randa Habelrith

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode What is Autism MATES? Autism MATES is an organisation that works towards educating the community about autism and also adv...

SLP 106: How to Create a Lunchtime Club to Build Friendships & Develop Social Skills

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this podcast I talk about lunchtime clubs and how they can be used to maximise social engagement. 🔥 Creating lunchtime...

SLP 105: Occupational Therapist shares 3 Key Strategies to Improve Motor Skills in ALL Kids

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this podcast Paediatric Occupational Therapist Sally McNamara (Lewis) shares her 3 key strategies to improve motor skills...

SLP 104: How to engage disengaged students with Autism, ADHD & Neurodiversity

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Increasing engagement ➡️ SUCCESS! In this podcast I talk about how to increase engagement, including: ✨ Professor Ski...

SLP 103: Step by Step Strategies to Grow and Support Communication Using Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Discussed in this podcast with guest Chris McDonald: ✅ Social Initiative PicSeePal ✅ What is Augmentative and Alterna...

SLP 102: Webinar Replay – 13 Key Strategies for Setting Up Your Classroom

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode 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!...

SLP 101: Setting Up Your Classroom For Success

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Setting up your classroom at the start of the year for a new class with diverse learners is always a challenge. I am hoping ...

SLP 100: 13 Separation Anxiety Tips for children with Special Needs

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode WOOO HOOOO! Episode 💯!!! Can't believe we're here already! 🎉. In this week's podcast I discuss my Top13 Tips for sepa...

SLP 099: Why Traditional Behaviour Strategies Don't Work

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Traditional behaviour strategies (including ignoring, consequences, counting to 3 and timeout) often don't work for children...

SLP 098: My Child just got Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Moving Forward verses Moving On How to create an  'Elevator Pitch" What to do when people offer "advice" Why grief i...

SLP 097: Happy New Year and Sue Reads you The Ultimate Guide to Home and School

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Some of my thoughts about the upcoming year. Also I read to you part of my book The Ultimate Guide to School and Home. The ...

SLP 096: Everything you need to know about Meltdowns with the Amazing Jed Baker

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Articles Discussed/Referred to in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Jed Baker, he is the author of many award-winning books on behaviour ...

SLP 095: Fair isn't Everyone getting the same thing…follow up to Episode 044

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 44 I had a rant about the number of students being withdrawn from learning due to behaviour. In this Episode I replay 44 and discuss recent...

SLP 094: How Can I help you in 2021 and Your Questions Answered

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Questions from the Virtual Event Rachel: Where to sit? Reece: How do I encourage resilience? Mary: How to create a positive ...

SLP 093: Resources, Gift Ideas, End of Year Tips

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Sue answers some more questions with specific books and products that could help with them. Also some tips and Sue talks abo...

SLP 091: Tips for getting kids with Autism out of Nappies

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Do you know kids who haven't toilet trained like their peers? Getting kids out of nappies can be hard if you use traditiona...

SLP 090: Tips for Transitioning in 2021

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Are you Getting Ready for 2021? It is so important to start transition now! Do you want to know what I share? How I prepare ...

SLP 092: ADHD, Autism and Anxiety with Kathy Hoopmann

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Today on the podcast I have Kathy Hoopmann. Kathy has authored over 20 books on autism, ADHD and anxiety. Read more about th...

SLP 089: Executive Functioning Strategies for Students with Autism

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Executive functioning refers to the part of your brain that organises, prioritises and regulates emotions. However, I prefer...

SLP 087: 8 Ways I Can Help You & The Kids You Know

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode ✅  8 Ways Sue Can Help You Teach Students With Autism  ✅  BONUS 9th Way to Help ✅  Why You Need to Implement These...

SLP 088: Dietician Provides Strategies to Reduce Picky Eating for Children with Autism

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses Dietician Caitlin Arundale explains what food jagging is and why children stop eating food th...

SLP 085: What Should I do? 3 Steps to Success for children with Autism

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses  ✅  How to Address your Biggest Challenge & What to do ✅  3 Steps to Success ✅  Step...

SLP 086: Handwriting Tips for Students with Autism Spectrum

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode ✅  Dysgraphia and what it means ✅  Why You Should Use Pencil Grips ✅  Handy Handwriting Tips  ✅  How to Use Spi...

SLP 084: What Clinical Psychologist Danuta Wishes People Knew About Girls On The Spectrum

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses  Why Danuta wrote 'I am Aspie Girl' How to use the book 'I am Aspie Girl' to explain a diag...

SLP 083: Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week Q & A

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Some Q & A and general information for Teachers Assistants or as I alike to call them my 'Angels'. Read more about this podc...

SLP 082: Why Kids on the Spectrum are More Likely to be Perfectionists & What You can do to Support Them

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this podcast Sue discusses  ✅  Why children on the spectrum are often perfectionists ✅  What is a one-track mind ✅...

SLP 081: How Embracing Autistic Strengths Changed His Life: An Interview with Chris Bonnello

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Chris Bonnello! Chris is an autistic former primary school teacher and author of the popular we...

SLP 80: How to Teach Reading to Children with Autism and Why you need to know about Hyperlexia

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode ✅ Importance of literacy and reading ✅ How teaching literacy to all children is a life skill ✅ Where to start and what...

SLP 079: Using Cooking to Teach Children with Autism Everything!

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Cooking! One of the best ways to Teach Everything from life skills, social skills, maths, science, english and more! Cookin...

Episode 078: Strategies and Tips for Girls with Autism

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Girls with ASD are often undiagnosed, because original diagnostic criteria have a boy bias. The criteria were created by act...

SLP 077: Strategies for Common Behaviours in Children with Autism - Guest Beth Aune

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Beth Aune! Beth is a paediatric occupational therapist with over 22 years experience, which inc...

SLP 076: Sue Larkey Interviews Amazing Author of 'The Red Beast' K.I. Al-Ghani

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing K.I. Al-Ghani. Kay is a lecturer in autism spectrum at the University of Brighton, Autism Trans...

SLP 075: Dean Beadle Discusses Autistic Identity and What It Means for Him

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Dean Beadle! Dean has toured the UK and the world for fifteen years as an autistic speaker and ...

SLP 074: Yenn Purkis Discusses 'The Wonderful World of Work'

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Today I will be interviewing Yenn Purkis. Yenn is an autistic author, speaker and advocate. Yenn is an avid writer not only...

SLP 073 Top Tips for Social Skills & Return to School Post Lock Down

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this Podcast Sue discusses ✅  Complexity of returning to school for neurodiverse students ✅  The Social Anxiety man...

SLP 072 Everything you Need to Know to Discuss Puberty & Periods with Robyn Steward

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode This week I have interviewed Robyn Steward, an autistic author, who has written one of my favourite puberty books ever "The ...

SLP 071: How to Help Children Manage their Emotions with Lauren Brukner

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Lauren Brukner, her bestselling emotional regulation series contains four books providing ...

SLP 070: Understanding Meltdowns with Jed Baker

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode In this episode I am interviewing Jed Baker, he is the author of many award-winning books on behaviour and social skills.I a...

SLP 069: Top Tips for Secondary School

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Strategies have been taken from  The Essential Guide to Secondary School By Sue Larkey and Anna Tullemans In my experienc...

SLP 068: Setting up Learning From Home for Students with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, PDA & Neurodiversity

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode And now some children are going back to school one day a week. It's all very confusing, stressful and uncertain. To reduce s...

SLP 067: You cant ask me that

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode You can watch the show  "You Can't Ask that" here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that Resources referred to a...

SLP 066: How Timers Can Support Students with Autism to Learn at Home

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Why You Should Use Timers with Students with Autism Timers tell the student HOW LONG and WHEN they are going to have to do a...

SLP 065: Schedules- The Number 1 Strategy you need to Make These Stressful Times Successful-auphonic

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Is your child/student struggling to Stay engaged with online learning  Get into a routine when learning from home With anx...

SLP 064: Coronavirus How to Help Children with Autism and How I can Help you

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode During these stressful and uncertain times, it is vital that we help our students understand what coronavirus is and why ...

SLP 063: How and Why to Use Visuals

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Children on the autism spectrum often can struggle with processing verbal or written cues. This is why it can be so effectiv...

SLP 062: 9 Strategies to reduce stress around homework

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode I have created some strategies and ideas to help students with autism or ADHD complete homework. Be aware that often student...

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

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Fill out the poll in my Facebook 'Sue Larkey Podcast Community' to enter the draw to win either the Ultimate Guide or Essent...

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

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode 🎉 WINNERS OF THE TIME TIMER GIVEAWAY 🎊 Congratulations to KETH Young, Mrs Fix Anything, Mum to ASD/ADHD/SPD, tracey1...

SLP 059: The power of preventative breaks and how you can use them to make a difference

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode The power of preventative breaks and how you can use them to make a difference Make sure you listen to the end of the podcas...

SLP 058: Graduate Deep Dive into Understanding Behaviour

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode This Podcast is a special podcast for Graduates of mine or Dr Tony Attwood's Courses. (Face to Face or Online Courses) In th...

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

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode ODD and PDA ADHD Homework How and Why to Use Visuals Motorskills: a whole body approach Social Skills Secondary Scho...

SLP 056: Creating a Calm Classroom or Home in 2020

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Your Top Behaviour Questions Answered 13 Key Strategies to Setting Up Your Classroom which includes more in depth informat...

SLP 055: Setting up your classroom

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode 18 Ways to Set up a Classroom (Quick reference & guide) 13 Key Strategies to Setting Up Your Classroom which includes mor...

SLP 054: ODD and PDA

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Have you heard of ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder) & PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)? I am seeing more and more ch...

SLP 053: Understanding Meltdowns

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Difference between the 3 stages of a meltdown How to cope after a meltdown Show notes and special survey for this podcast...

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

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed in this episode Happy New Year from Sue Why I call it Toilet TIMING not toilet training 10 Top Tips for Toileting Show notes and special sur...

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

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

SLP 050: Sue Discusses: Love on the Spectrum, Hannah Gatsby Ted Talk & Gig Buddies Sydney

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes for this podcast are at:  Sue talks about her AMAZING year also 3 of her favourite talks. https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-050-sue-discusses-...

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

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sue answers some more questions with specific books and products that could help with them. Also some tips and Sue talks about this years Christmas ca...

SLP 048: your questions answered

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes for this podcast are at:  https://suelarkey.com.au/slp-048-questions-from-the-sue-larkey-community-answered Join the facebook group speci...

SLP 047: Transition Cheat Sheets

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

SLP 046: Tips for transitioning into 2020

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Transition includes change in teacher, change in room, change in students in the class not just starting preschool, school, high school and beyond. Th...

SLP 045: Bookclub - Come behind the scenes on my bookshelf

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A walk through the actual books in my bookshelf including my own books and others that I use on a regular basis.   If you subscribe to me e-newslet...

SLP 044: Warning this me Ranting

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My rant about the amount of kids with ASD being sent out of the classroom, sent to the office, sent home or suspended from school per year and my thou...

SLP 043: 16 Key Strategies for Sleep

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 au...

SLP 042: Bedwetting and Nighttime Toileting advice and strategies

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nocturnal enuresis is involuntary urination while asleep. This can be very challenging for kids with autism, and their families and carers. Most kids ...

SLP 041: The Importance of Play for all ages and stages

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

SLP 040: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you need to be a detective to recognise sensory difficulties as the underlying cause of a problem. If possible see an Occupational Therapis...