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  • SLP 324: Understanding Interoception: Why Neurodiverse Children Need a Different Approach
    2025/12/01

    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:

    ✅ Toilet Timing: Use set routines, not signals from child.
    ✅ Interoception Issues: Neurodiverse kids don't feel bladder signals until late.
    ✅ Remove Nappies: No nappies during day; establishes new routine.
    ✅ Reward System: Use motivators but gradually fade them over time.
    ✅ Sensory Awareness: Address bathroom fears like flushing sounds and smells.
    ✅ Consistent Routines: Set specific times especially morning and bedtime.
    ✅ Parent Stress: Children mirror parent emotions and stress levels.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/toilet-timing-neurodiverse-children

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    46 分
  • SLP 323: Understanding and Teaching AuDHD, PDA, ODD and RSD - Insights from Expert Laura Kerby
    2025/11/24

    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 Profile: Children with PDA are creative and amazing with support.
    ✅ Rejection Sensitivity: RSD affects ninety-eight percent of people with ADHD.
    ✅ PDA vs ODD: PDA is anxiety-based; ODD is oppositional defiant.
    ✅ Autonomy Needed: PDA students need structure but also personal autonomy.
    ✅ Coexisting Diagnoses: ADHD and autism can now be diagnosed together.
    ✅ Daily Variation: Neurodivergent students present differently based on daily needs.
    ✅ Genuine Interest: Show authentic interest in special interests without agendas.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-student-support-techniques

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

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    42 分
  • SLP 322: Give the Gift of Understanding: Holiday Activities That Build Understanding of Neurodiversity
    2025/11/16

    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:

    ✅ Diversity Celebration: highlight cultural traditions through activities and foods.
    ✅ Fish Display: create classroom poster celebrating differences through symbols.
    ✅ Calendar Activities: mark important dates from different cultures worldwide.
    ✅ Autism Awareness: frame neurodiversity as acceptable and value difference.
    ✅ Cooking Integration: use recipes to teach skills and celebrate culture.
    ✅ Visual Timers: essential tools for managing transitions and anxiety.
    ✅ Inclusive Events: provide accommodations for overwhelmed students during gatherings.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/autism-classroom-inclusion-strategies

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

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    27 分
  • SLP 321: Using the Red Beast Books to Regulate Emotions
    2025/11/10

    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:

    ✅ Emotional Literacy: Teaching recognition of emotions, not demanding calmness.
    ✅ The Red Beast: Picture book metaphor for anger management.
    ✅ Interoception: Identifying where emotions feel in the body.
    ✅ Brain Function: Amygdala triggers freeze, flee, fight, fluster responses.
    ✅ Special Interests: Using children's obsessions for emotional learning.
    ✅ Facial Recognition: Photos help children recognize emotions in others.
    ✅ Calming Strategies: Creating individualized plans for emotional regulation.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/emotional-regulation-neurodiverse-students

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

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    28 分
  • SLP 320: Essential Cheat Sheets for Supporting Students moving between Year Levels
    2025/11/03

    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:

    ✅ Transition Cheat Sheets: One concise document shared by all adults.
    ✅ Five Key Areas: Academic, behavior, communication, social, and general information.
    ✅ Self-Advocacy Tool: Students introduce themselves through "10 Things About Me."
    ✅ Individual Strategies: Every child with autism is uniquely different.
    ✅ Communication Needs: Document how child asks for help and expresses needs.
    ✅ Calming Strategies: Identify what works before frustration escalates into meltdowns.
    ✅ Early Preparation: Share information from day one to prevent issues.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/student-transition-cheat-sheets

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

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    22 分
  • SLP 319: Preparing Neurodiverse students for 2026 - Free Ebook
    2025/10/27

    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:

    ✅ Stress Level: New school years equal major life changes stress.
    ✅ Hidden Curriculum: Social nuances hard for neurodiverse children to grasp.
    ✅ November Start: Begin transition planning early, not end-of-year rush.
    ✅ Early Notification: Parents need teacher info early for preparation time.
    ✅ Sensory Overwhelm: Biggest factor comes from sensory environment changes.
    ✅ Resources Available: Ebooks, cheat sheets, courses support smooth transitions effectively.
    ✅ All Transitions: Plan for teacher changes and major school moves.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-student-transition-tips

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    To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.

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    30 分
  • SLP 318: Understanding AuDHD Girls: Camouflage /Masking, Burnout and Perfectionism with Guest Jane McFadden
    2025/10/20

    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:

    ✅ ADHD/Autism Overlap: Most ADHDers also have autism, about 75% overlap.
    ✅ Girls Masking: Girls camouflage symptoms better, leading to underdiagnosis.
    ✅ Autistic Burnout: Undiagnosed autistic teens face severe burnout and breakdowns.
    ✅ Universal Accommodations: Classroom accommodations should universally benefit all students.
    ✅ Diagnosis Importance: Diagnosis builds self-awareness for different brain functioning.
    ✅ Confidentiality Matters: Teenagers need clear confidentiality boundaries from teachers.
    ✅ Library Resources: Make neurodiversity books available in school libraries.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/camouflaging-asd-and-adhd-female-students

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    41 分
  • SLP 317: What is AuDHD & RSD? With Expert Laura Kerbey
    2025/10/13

    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:

    ✅ AuDHD Definition: 50-70% of autistic people also have ADHD.
    ✅ Contradictory Needs: Students want both routine and variety simultaneously.
    ✅ Sensory Support: Sensory needs often overlooked in ADHD students.
    ✅ Visual Learning: Visuals and kinesthetic learning crucial for AuDHD.
    ✅ RSD Definition: Hypersensitivity to negative or perceived negative feedback.
    ✅ RSD Prevalence: Affects 98-99% of people with ADHD.
    ✅ Peer Approval: Students prioritize peer acceptance over consequences.

    Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below

    suelarkey.com.au/audhd-classroom-strategies-teachers

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    32 分