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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Children need sense of belonging in classroom environments.
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✅ All students should embrace their own unique differences.
✅ Emotional literacy requires teaching like reading literacy does.
✅ Many children cannot recognize their own emotions properly.
✅ Self-regulation toolkits help students manage different feelings.
✅ Fair means everyone gets what they need individually.
✅ Neurodiversity acceptance prevents diagnosis shame and whispered labels.suelarkey.com.au/helping-neurodiverse-children-with-emotional-regulation
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Interoception helps children recognize internal body signals like hunger.
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✅ Neurodiverse children often don't know when they're thirsty.
✅ Many students can't identify emotions without explicit teaching.
✅ HALT method addresses hungry, angry, lonely, tired states.
✅ Regular routines prevent meltdowns from unmet basic needs.
✅ Devices often replace natural emotion regulation in children.
✅ Loneliness frequently causes sick bay visits in schools.suelarkey.com.au/what-is-interoception
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Neurodiverse kids struggle joining evolving peer groups.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Proactively create lunchtime clubs to foster social connections.
✅ Use shared interests like Lego and gardening.
✅ Clearly define club name, schedule, location, and size.
✅ Teacher aides and older peers facilitate club membership.
✅ Clubs reduce playground behavior issues and anxiety.
✅ Hands-on activities teach social skills and emotional regulation.suelarkey.com.au/playground-plans
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Social meltdowns stem from exclusion, misunderstanding, and social anxiety.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Differentiating meltdowns from tantrums guides appropriate responses.
✅ Mind blindness impairs perspective-taking and interpreting social cues.
✅ Sensory overload heightens emotional overwhelm in social settings.
✅ Teaching social knowledge through scripts builds peer interaction skills.
✅ Proactive accommodations prevent meltdowns in classrooms and playgrounds.
✅ Device reliance undermines self-regulation and emotional resilience.suelarkey.com.au/what-are-social-meltdowns
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Digital timers reduce anxiety and help manage transitions.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Portable digital schedules support daily routines visually and clearly.
✅ Visual aids like timers improve children's independence and behavior.
✅ Sensory tools and tokens effectively reward and motivate students.
✅ Books and workbooks teach emotional regulation and anger management.
✅ Specific resources support neurodiverse girls in understanding their experiences.
✅ Practical OT-inspired activities address writing difficulties and dysgraphia.suelarkey.com.au/best-resources-for-you
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Autism classified into three levels, though spectrum is broader.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Level 1 mirrors high-functioning autism, formerly called Asperger’s.
✅ ODD involves persistent defiance toward authority figures.
✅ PDA denotes extreme demand avoidance, not an official diagnosis.
✅ ADHD shows inattention, autism lacks social understanding.
✅ Quiet autistic children can struggle unnoticed, causing meltdowns later.
✅ Collaborative empathy essential for accurate interpretation and support.suelarkey.com.au/understanding-neurodiverse-acronyms
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Hub provides morning "anchor points" for struggling students.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Five-minute therapuddy session starts each child's day.
✅ Roadmaps offer consistent daily routines reducing anxiety.
✅ Scheduled regulation breaks replace reactive crisis management.
✅ Skill-building "springboards" develop individualized emotional regulation strategies.
✅ Consistent language across all staff creates safety.
✅ Teachers can focus on teaching instead of behavior management.suelarkey.com.au/how-to-set-up-my-classroom-for-my-students
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Masking hides anxiety, causing exhaustion and autism burnout.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Neurodiverse kids often behave differently at home and school.
✅ Frequent meltdowns occur after sustained masking at school.
✅ Regular breaks are essential for sensory and social recovery.
✅ Coping and masking differ; masking involves hiding autistic traits.
✅ Social skill-building should support authenticity, not conformity.
✅ Emotional regulation strategies help reduce long-term burnout risks.suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-and-masking
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Autistic identity is accepting yourself as you truly are.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Behaviour often signals anxiety or distress, not intentional aggression.
✅ Negative narratives around autism significantly harm self-esteem.
✅ Behaviourist models wrongly focus on modifying autistic individuals.
✅ Effective support adapts environments rather than forcing individual changes.
✅ Autistic people experience burnout from societal pressure to mask.
✅ Language matters: Autism is an identity, not a removable label.suelarkey.com.au/lived-experience-of-embracing-autistic-identity
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ PDA students respond best to trust and authentic connections.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Anxiety drives PDA behaviors, not deliberate opposition or defiance.
✅ Teachers' emotional states significantly impact PDA student reactions.
✅ Offering controlled choices reduces anxiety for PDA students.
✅ Special interests should engage, not be forced into learning.
✅ Traditional autism strategies may fail for PDA students.
✅ PDA approaches benefit all children through respectful relationship building.suelarkey.com.au/strategies-to-help-teach-kids-with-pda
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Engagement crucial for neurodiverse students across all settings.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Fear of failure significantly impacts student participation and independence.
✅ Clear directions and routines improve task initiation and completion.
✅ Positive reinforcement increases student engagement and reduces anxiety.
✅ Breaking tasks into smaller steps enhances learning success.
✅ Allow processing time to encourage independent problem-solving skills.
✅ Use special interests as motivation to improve student engagement.suelarkey.com.au/understanding-neurodiverse-challenges
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Use a "Start and Finish" box for organizing work
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Create color-coded schedules for different subjects
✅ Provide photo/video models of organized spaces
✅ Use digital schedules with pause functionality for work periods
✅ Limit pencil case contents to essential items
✅ Break large tasks into weekly chunks (e.g., Antarctica poster: habitat week 1, animals week 2)
✅ Use visuals and timers to support task initiation
✅ Allow brain breaks and hydration breaks during taskssuelarkey.com.au/executive-functioning-strategies-for-neurodiverse-students
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Start conversations positively with families about their child.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Use specific examples to explain concerns clearly to parents.
✅ Meetings should be collaborative, never us versus them.
✅ Offer solutions or clear next steps after raising concerns.
✅ Maintain email trails to document family conversations and agreements.
✅ Observe social, emotional, and academic areas for red flags.
✅ Diagnosis provides vital access to funding and tailored supports.suelarkey.com.au/how-to-handle-speaking-about-diagnosis
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Using 2B pencils instead of HB for left-handers.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Implementing one-book systems for executive functioning.
✅ Using plastic sleeves instead of glue for worksheets.
✅ Placing time timers next to clocks for visuals.
✅ Using "now, next, later" schedules with timers.
✅ Reading book chapters based on student needs.
✅ Setting up fine motor stations with Motor Flip Book.
✅ Using whole-class social skills for inclusion.
✅ Implementing visual cards on timers for activities.
✅ Creating staff discussions around "I am Aspie Girl".suelarkey.com.au/resources-for-supporting-neurodiverse-students
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Traditional behavior methods often fail neurodiverse children.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Inferred instructions confuse kids lacking theory of mind.
✅ Clear, explicit directions outperform vague prohibitions.
✅ Tailor supports because every child is unique.
✅ Strategies wear out; replace them with new tactics.
✅ Visual aids and tokens reinforce desired behaviors.
✅ Proactive planning prevents escalated behavior incidents.suelarkey.com.au/teaching-social-skills-for-neurodiverse-students
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ The 13 Most Important Strategies
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✅ Bonus 5 Proactive/Prevent Strategies Often Missed
✅ How To Support Motor Skills Development in A Busy Classroom (& Why it matters!)
✅ Key Elements for your Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
✅ Anxiety Management = Time Management – Top Tips
✅ Special Bonus – Key To Get the Best out of Students with ADHD
✅ 21 Surprising Ways Timers can get support Students engage & Succeed
✅ Pit Falls & Common Mistakes Made using Timers
✅ How and Why to Use Visual in Classroom Preparation for Different Learning Styles.
✅ Interoception – the impact and what Educators can do about it.
✅ Solutions/Ideas to Sensory Processing Disorder or Difficulties in the Classroom
✅ 9 Essential Strategies for Homework
✅ 6 Key Strategies for Quick Results in Secondary Schoolsuelarkey.com.au/behaviour-solutions-for-the-classroom
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Collaboration between parents and teachers enhances support.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Structured environments ease ADHD and autism challenges.
✅ Individualized strategies meet each child's unique needs.
✅ Balanced praise fosters confidence and positive behavior.
✅ Calm communication reduces stress in challenging situations.
✅ Consistent routines build effective support systems.
✅ Environmental adjustments create a nurturing learning space.suelarkey.com.au/adhd-challenges-and-solutions
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Fundraising projects taught practical money handling and management skills.
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✅ Volunteering strengthened local connections and social interactions.
✅ Financial lessons came from the Barefoot Kids guide.
✅ Small enterprises fostered independence and work readiness.
✅ Students gained confidence through real-world business experiences.
✅ Creative ventures included photography, mocktails, and homemade crafts.
✅ Rail museum volunteering expanded community support and inclusion.suelarkey.com.au/teaching-life-skills-at-school
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Specialist teachers see students briefly, challenging consistent relationships.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Inclusive strategies address diverse sensory and learning requirements.
✅ Outside-class connections build stronger student engagement.
✅ Clay modeling aids universal access to language lessons.
✅ Clear routines and rules support neurodivergent learners effectively.
✅ Positive reinforcement fosters a safe, encouraging classroom environment.
✅ Collaboration among colleagues streamlines shared behavior management systems.suelarkey.com.au/making-specialist-teaching-work-for-all-students-and-staff
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To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Autism spectrum varies widely, requiring tailored approaches for each child.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below
✅ Early diagnosis aids intervention, with average age around seven.
✅ Sensory and behavioural meltdowns differ and need specific strategies.
✅ Flexibility is a challenge; teaching adaptability reduces stress.
✅ Life skills like cooking teach independence and practical abilities.
✅ Motivation is key; leveraging personal interests encourages engagement.
✅ Parenting and teaching neurodiverse children require clarity and consistency.suelarkey.com.au/supporting-children-with-pda-and-odd
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- Visa fler
