Episodes
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ PDA teens need genuine interest without hidden agendas.
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✅ Staying steady and consistent is crucial for PDA support.
✅ Autonomy and control are essential for PDA individuals.
✅ Words matter: Avoid demands and offer choices to PDAs.
✅ PDA individuals can thrive with proper adaptations and environment.
✅ Equal relationships and honest communication benefit PDA support.
✅ Understanding PDA helps reduce tension in family dynamics.suelarkey.com.au/helping-pda-teens-thrive
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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 transition planning in Year 5 for secondary school.
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✅ Video school visits to review and process information later.
✅ Practice using new school timetable in final term of primary.
✅ Address sensory needs like smells and sounds in new environment.
✅ Establish discreet ways for students to request assistance in class.
✅ Consider alternatives to playground time for overwhelmed students.
✅ Teach appropriate responses to issues like vaping without policing peers.suelarkey.com.au/transition-to-secondary-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:
✅ Teacher assistants crucial: Vital support for students with special needs.
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✅ Independence is key: Work towards student self-reliance in tasks.
✅ Teach coping strategies: Help students manage frustration and anxiety.
✅ Timing matters: Schedule support when students are most engaged.
✅ Avoid fostering helplessness: Encourage students to attempt tasks first.
✅ Use visual aids: Employ highlighters and traffic light strategy.
✅ Build relationships: Develop rapport through shared interests with students.suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-neurodiverse-support
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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:
✅ Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week: Recognizing valuable support in education.
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✅ Self-care crucial: Assistants encouraged to celebrate daily achievements.
✅ Anxiety management: Strategies for students anxious about making mistakes.
✅ Independence promotion: Gradually fade direct support for student growth.
✅ Behavior solutions: Book recommendations for addressing challenging behaviors.
✅ Collaboration challenges: Addressing teacher-assistant relationship difficulties.
✅ Consistent support: Benefits of maintaining the same assistant for students.suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-addressing-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:
✅ Handwriting struggles can lead to educational disengagement.
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✅ Typing isn't always a viable alternative to handwriting.
✅ Occupational therapists can assist with handwriting strategies.
✅ Eye fatigue can impact handwriting focus and quality.
✅ Different handwriting approaches suit different student needs.
✅ Handwriting and typing require distinct skill sets.
✅ Encouraging practice improves handwriting, but perfection isn't guaranteed.suelarkey.com.au/handwriting-strategies-for-autism
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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:
✅ Diagnosing is challenging, especially for explaining to friends.
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✅ Focus on specific book sections for tailored explanations.
✅ Girls may struggle to articulate their diagnosis to others.
✅ Diagnosis understanding varies with age and insight level.
✅ Peer-specific language helps girls explain their diagnosis.
✅ Teachers must be discreet and supportive when helping girls.
✅ Understanding the girls' behavior patterns is essential for support.suelarkey.com.au/supporting-neurodivergent-girls-in-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:
✅ Encouraging Participation: Temple's approach increases engagement.
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✅ Real Choices Matter: Offer children genuine options.
✅ Avoid Surprises: Forewarn to reduce anxiety.
✅ Gradual Exposure: Introduce new activities slowly.
✅ Embrace Failure: Teach kids it's okay to fail.
✅ Consistent Support: Provide a loving push.
✅ Break Tasks Down: Simplify and tackle step-by-step.suelarkey.com.au/temple-grandin-teaching-insights
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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:
✅ Strategies Behind Temple Grandin’s Successful Life.
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✅ Reasons To Use Visuals to Communicate.
✅ Use Visuals to Increase Engagement.
✅ Use Special Interests to Motivate Students.
✅ Essential Tip to Keep a Student On Task.
✅ Subtle Signs of Anxiety in Students.
✅ Harness Preventative Breaks for Better Outcomes.suelarkey.com.au/teaching-students-with-autism
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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 identified late by many parents.
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✅ Initial meetings often lack relevance for PDA children.
✅ Parents find PDA through personal research.
✅ Consistency in parenting approach is crucial.
✅ Official PDA diagnosis often deemed unnecessary.
✅ Professionals and parents need to collaborate effectively.
✅ Children with PDA benefit from flexible routines.suelarkey.com.au/insights-on-pda
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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 diagnosis needs to be accompanied by supportive thinking.
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✅ Early diagnosis without support can be detrimental.
✅ Employment is key to empowerment for autistic individuals.
✅ Focus on strengths and abilities in job settings.
✅ Practical strategies can improve job interview performance.
✅ Positive reinforcement and mentorship are crucial for autistic youth.
✅ Consider the benefits and challenges of disclosing autism at work.suelarkey.com.au/neurodivergent-job-interview-preparation
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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 starts with self-acceptance.
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✅ Society pressures people to conform.
✅ Negative narratives in childhood impact self-esteem.
✅ Behavior often reflects anxiety or distress.
✅ Importance of understanding and meeting individual needs.
✅ Positive self-advocacy is crucial.
✅ Reframing autism as a difference, not a deficit.suelarkey.com.au/embracing-neurodivergent-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:
✅ Robin Stewart: Musician, artist, author, and autism advocate.
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✅ "The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods" book: Visual, comprehensive.
✅ Surveying autistic individuals: Basis for Robin's book research.
✅ Stimming: Various purposes beyond sensory, including emotional regulation.
✅ Book features: Flap system for controlling information exposure.
✅ Practical tips: Be specific, encourage questions, normalize period talk.
✅ Upcoming book: Self-employment guide for autistic individuals.suelarkey.com.au/puberty-education-for-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:
✅ Ruth's school celebrates 60 years of innovation.
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✅ Focus on student independence and community access.
✅ Implemented authentic pedestrian crossing for safety training.
✅ Created mini Woolworths for practical shopping skills.
✅ Introduced immersive classroom for interactive learning.
✅ Gym installed for physical health and community integration.
✅ School dog aids in therapy and comfort for students.suelarkey.com.au/innovative-special-education-techniques
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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:
✅ Kids with autism often drink whole bottles at once.
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✅ Many kids with autism toilet time, not toilet train.
✅ Specialist schools monitor drinking, eating, and toileting.
✅ Mainstream schools need inclusive policies for sensory needs.
✅ Increased drinks at school require more toilet breaks.
✅ Sensory issues often cause school toilet avoidance.
✅ Grazing snacks can help with concentration and regulation.suelarkey.com.au/interoception-in-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:
✅ The Friendship Pyramid – Understanding Phases of Friendships
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✅ 20 Fun Social-Emotional Activities for Every Classroom
✅ Conversation Skills: From Start to Finish
✅ Exploring appropriate ways to interrupt and respond to interruptions
✅ Importance of teaching Winning and Losing
✅ The Hidden Language of Social Cues: Nonverbal Communication
✅ How & Why to Create a display of students’ facial expressions for different emotions
✅ Helping children know when to “dob” ie “when to tell” and “not to tell” a teachersuelarkey.com.au/inclusive-classroom-activities
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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:
✅ Creating personalized playground plans with students is crucial.
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✅ Template for playground plans provided.
✅ Template for Stop, Think, Do activities provided.
✅ Understanding “Dobbing” and when to tell is important.
✅ Eliza shares how social prep reduces anxiety.
✅ Brainstorming and posters for social knowledge help.
✅ Implementing playground clubs and calm areas is beneficial.suelarkey.com.au/playground-plans-for-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:
✅ Open communication with picture books aids ADHD understanding.
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✅ Explain ADHD early to help children understand themselves.
✅ ADHD presents unique challenges for girls and women.
✅ Support girls with ADHD using classroom strategies.
✅ Collaborate with girls on individualized support plans.
✅ Prioritize mental health for students with ADHD.
✅ Bella shares her experience managing ADHD and how her diagnosis changed her HSC exam process.suelarkey.com.au/understanding-adhd-in-girls
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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 students need tailored accommodations and adjustments.
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✅ Effective rewards motivate neurodiverse students.
✅ Tokens are visual, kinesthetic, and consistent rewards.
✅ Downloadable tips for using token systems.
✅ Caution with praise and rewards for PDA, ODD.
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✅ Token reward systems reinforce positive behaviour.suelarkey.com.au/motivate-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:
✅ Understanding Meltdown Phases: Recognizes the stages from buildup to crisis.
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✅ Calming Strategies: Offers methods to reduce anxiety and stress.
✅ Importance of Silence: Emphasizes giving space for self-regulation.
✅ Communication Alternatives: Advises against using "No" to prevent escalations.
✅ Seizure Comparison: Treats meltdowns with similar caution and care.
✅ Post-Meltdown Actions: Discusses reflection and preventive strategies.
✅ Recognizing Signs: Stresses the importance of knowing individual triggers.suelarkey.com.au/understanding-meltdowns-phases
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Starting with the end in mind
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✅ The 50/50 Learning & Behaviour Plan
✅ Modelling behaviour and demonstrating Plan B’s
✅ Encouraging independence with timers, visuals and schedules
✅ Using 3 Rs – rewards, repetition and routinessuelarkey.com.au/independence-for-diverse-learners
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