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Sue Larkey Podcast

Sue Larkey Podcast

By: Sue Larkey
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 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 for books and local workshops: https://suelarkey.com.au Online courses https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au 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.Copyright Sue Larkey Neurodiversity
Episodes
  • SLP 329: Practical Tools for Childhood Emotional Regulation

    SLP 329: Practical Tools for Childhood Emotional Regulation
    Jan 19 2026

    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: Children learn language to understand feelings.
    ✅ Magical Metaphor: Book uses magic powers for engagement.
    ✅ Feelings Town: Story setting with different emotional stops.
    ✅ Stop Sign Strategy: Key tool for emotional regulation.
    ✅ Choice and Control: Children personalize their regulation approaches.
    ✅ Whole-Class Participation: Everyone creates stop signs together.
    ✅ Adult Modeling: Adults show their own emotional regulation.

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

    suelarkey.com.au/teaching-children-self-regulation

    Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast

    www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/

    Join my Neurodiversity Network

    suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/

    Follow my Instagram account for regular tips

    www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/

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

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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    32 mins
  • SLP 328: Understanding PDA: Why Common Strategies Don't Work for Every Child

    SLP 328: Understanding PDA: Why Common Strategies Don't Work for Every Child
    Jan 12 2026

    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: Pathological demand avoidance requires different strategies than autism.
    ✅ Consistency Over Routines: Adults must remain calm and consistent, not rigid.
    ✅ Tomorrow Box: Allow children to defer tasks without refusing them.
    ✅ Trust Building: Forcing compliance damages relationships with demand-avoidant children.
    ✅ Anxiety Reduction: Lower anxiety reveals humor, creativity, and resilience.
    ✅ Adult Adaptation: Professionals adapt their approach, not forcing child compliance.
    ✅ Interest-Led Connection: Meet children through gaming, drawing, cooking interests.

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

    suelarkey.com.au/pathological-demand-avoidance-strategies

    Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast

    www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/

    Join my Neurodiversity Network

    suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/

    Follow my Instagram account for regular tips

    www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/

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

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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    42 mins
  • SLP 327: Seven Hidden Triggers Behind Challenging Behavior in Children with Autism

    SLP 327: Seven Hidden Triggers Behind Challenging Behavior in Children with Autism
    Jan 5 2026

    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:

    ✅ Meltdown Triggers: Seven categories help identify what sets off dysregulation.
    ✅ Proactive Strategy: Identify triggers to prevent meltdowns before crisis happens.
    ✅ Hulk Metaphor: Dysregulated kids can't respond to traditional discipline threats.
    ✅ Self-Esteem Threats: Corrections and teasing trigger emotional dysregulation.
    ✅ Processing Trauma: Connect past incidents to present safety through discussion/writing.
    ✅ Self-Modeling: Audio/video of positive routines reinforces behavior before challenges.
    ✅ Anxiety Management: Think like scientist; use meditation, exercise, mindfulness.

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

    suelarkey.com.au/behaviour-triggers-in-autism

    Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast

    www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/

    Join my Neurodiversity Network

    suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/

    Follow my Instagram account for regular tips

    www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/

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

    elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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    36 mins
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