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 your Biggest Challenge & What to do ✅  3 Steps to Success ✅  Step 1: Ask Yourself “What is the worst thing that could happen if I try this strategy”  ✅  Step 2: Write down what you are going to try or talk to someone about what you are planning to do. ✅  Step 3: Just do it! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/address-your-biggest-challenge/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

Trigger Warning: This Podcast and Blog covers content on depression and may be sensitive to some listeners/readers Disclaimer: I am not a Psychologist and highly recommend you do seek help from a Psychologist for students or your children if this podcast brings up any concerns. Discussed in this episode Depression and Autism One in three autistic adolescents has the signs of clinical depression. Understanding the signs of depression in autistic teens is the first step to improving their quality of life. Personally, I am seeing this in younger children, especially as a result of COVID-19. What is a depression attack: “An implosion of despair and hopelessness with an intense need to end it all right then and there“ – Dr Tony Attwood Discussed in this Podcast ✅ What Signs to Look out For ✅ What can we do? ✅ Excerpt from Q&A with Dean Beadle – Lived experience of Depressive Meltdown ✅ Fabulous resources I have found helpful when trying to understand what Depressive Meltdowns are and What to do to. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/depressive-meltdowns/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

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 & losing, turn-taking, sharing, and much more. What this podcast contains: ✅ “Emotional Literacy” explained ✅ Why talking about your own emotions is important ✅ Sue reads an excerpt from the book, The Red Beast (check out my podcast where I interview the author here) ✅ How to use the Socially Speaking Boardgame at home & school ✅ How to make your own fun Emotion Game the whole family /class will love Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/using-games-to-teach-part-2/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

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 see how many skills can be taught through each game. Of course, you can add many more skills, this is just a starting point to help you think about which games would be best suited for your students/children. Check out my Favourite Boardgame and recommended resources to support social skills & emotional regulation below. Boardgames grid PDF NEXT week in Part 2 I will be sharing how to use games to teach Emotional Regulation – YES Winning and Losing is all about emotions Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/using-games-to-teach-part-1/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

Discussed in this episode This podcast is aimed at providing you with strategies and solutions to help to support the children you know & make learning from home a success. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast & For Recommended for anyone who supporting students lean from home Pencil Grips : https://suelarkey.com.au/product/pencil-grip/ Fidgipods: https://suelarkey.com.au/product/fidgipod/ Sensory Tools: https://suelarkey.com.au/general-sensory-resources/ Time Timers: Invaluable to help scheduling. http://suelarkey.com.au/timers/ Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/replay-setting-up-learning-from-home/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

Discussed in this episode ✅ Swearing - What you can do? ✅ Motivating & Stretching students ✅ Building Rapport with students & what to do if they don’t want help ✅ How to frame things in positive ✅ How to reduce overwhelm ✅ How to engage students in lockdown / learning from home ✅ How to build confidence and accept making mistakes This podcast includes the answers to these questions asked by you! Don't forget to sign up to the Sue Larkey Podcast Community to ask your questions! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/ta-tips-for-school-and-home/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

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 families, schools, community groups – indeed anyone can do it – and it provides long term recreation and independent living skills. Through cooking you can teach all curriculum areas (see below). By providing a structured programme with goals/learning outcomes you can develop a cooking programme that addresses the learning style and needs of the individual student. One child may use the programme to learn to read while another may use it to communicate, using visuals. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/make-learning-fun-using-cooking-to-teach/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

Discussed in this episode Many 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, choices and adults tend to use more verbal information instead of visual information. It can also be a time of movement and high noise level, which can cause sensory processing difficulties. In the show notes, I have listed some key times you may need to put in place strategies to support children during change. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/why-change-equals-behaviour/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

SLP 122: Why change equals behaviour

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 people with autism can face in the dating world. To take a closer look, this week on the podcast I’m joined by Counsellor and Sexologist from the show, Jodi Rodgers. What we discuss in this episode: ✅ What needs to be changed in the current sex education programmes in schools ✅ Step by step ways we can support kids on the Spectrum with having relationships “Girlfriend/Boyfriend/Partner” ✅ How do we support and respect Autistic students to guide them through the ups and downs of relationships? ✅ How Jodi uses interests/knowledge to explain how to build relationships i.e. “Clark Kent & Superman” ✅ How to quickly build a relationship/rapport Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/love-on-the-spectrum/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

Discussed in this episode This FREE Ebook and Webinar are focused on Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum – Strategies & Insights to Inform your Teaching Practice with Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey. They are designed for Educators to use lived experience and evidence-based research to increase engagement and participation for their students with Autism Spectrum. The free Webinar is also the first lesson in my BRAND NEW Temple Grandin and Sue Larkey Course – check it out if you enjoy the Webinar! Another FREE E-book with 100+ Tips & Strategies! Download the free E-book, so you can read along while I explain in this week’s Podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/strategies-and-insights-with-temple-grandin-and-sue-larkey/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

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 of the hour of power! Available for a limited time FREE sign up includes: E-book Webinar Replay Handout What will you learn in the Webinar? ? What Role do Sensory Solutions have in De-escalating Behaviour & Increasing Participation? ? Benefits of a Simple Sensory Programme in your Classroom ? What is SPD? ? How to Identify Students who could have SPD ? Checklist to Identify Underlying Sensory Causes of Behaviour ? The MOST Overlooked Sensory Tools & How to use ? Quickfire Solutions to Implement this Week Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/webinar-replay-sensory/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

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 Strategies to increase engagement and participation. A sensory focus is crucial to maximse class engagement, as well as to understand the often overlooked causes of behaviour. So I am hoping to help you with a New E-Book, Webinar & Podcast – ALL FREE – filled with quick tips and strategies to make sure your kids are getting the most out of the amazing work you do! I am also running live FACE TO FACE workshops again this term! Check them out in the show notes for this episode. Brand new FREE E-book with 100+ Tips & Strategies Download the free E-book so you can read along while I explain in this week’s Podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/sensory-strategies-for-educators-ebook/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

Discussed in this episode When working with any child with ASD it is critically important that the programme implemented is realistic, both for the child and for the family. By realistic I mean setting everyone up for (achievable) success and that everyone across all environments has the time to implement it. I believe the best way to create a realistic programme is to only address one or two ideas at any one time. I recommend in the early years you always have visuals of the goals you are working on in a prominent place (e.g. fridge or preschool office) so ALL people engaging with the child know the week’s two goals. Over the years I have found by displaying the goals ensures consistency and everyone creating opportunities to reinforce the goal. As children with autism spectrum disorders are highly individual, not all strategies may work with every child. If you find this to be the case, remember that it is worth revisiting an old strategy in the future as it may work then. Most children respond best to a range of strategies. In this podcast I have chosen two very important skills, ‘Pointing‘ and ‘Asking for Help,’ to teach children as examples of two goals you could work on at the same time. In the podcast I also mention Play Schedules and how to use them. Jump here for two free examples you can download! This book is the one I mentioned during the podcast called The Early Years: The Foundation for All Learning (only available in hard copy to Australian residents) Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/top-tips-for-early-years/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

Discussed in this episode In this podcast, I take inspiration from my exclusive interview from Temple Grandin – one of Times Magazine’s most influential people in the world – and share her insights on sensory processing, social skills and behaviour. I discuss the amgdala and it’s impacts on behaviour and sensory processing. Many people with autism – including Temple Grandin – have an enlarged amygdala, causing an increased emotional response to stimuli. Sensory tools can be a huge help – jump here for more information. Here is a link to my book Practical Sensory programmes that I mention during the podcast. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/temple-grandin/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

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, as I found it so insightful and helped me understand the children I worked with. Lived experiences allow a valuable and genuine perspective that I find very eye-opening. There are lots of great ways to access information on lived experiences. Here are some of my suggestions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/lived-experiences/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

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

Sue Larkey enlightens, and entertains with valuable insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ODD and PDA. Covering strategies from the Early Years to Teens Years and Beyond. To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian website: https://suelarkey.com.au Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/ Join Sue as she shares simple yet effective tips, supports and strategies on a range of topics including social skills, communication and positive behaviour support. Sue Larkey is uniquely positioned within the education system having taught both as a primary school teacher and a special education teacher. She combines this practical experience with extensive research, having completed a Masters in Special Education and currently undertaking a Doctorate of Education, focusing on inclusive education. Sue is unashamedly passionate about her mission – to inspire parents and educators and teach them how to Make it a Success.

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