# live virtual (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover live virtual. Page: Feed: --- ## [SLP 356: Teacher Assistant Tips for Navigating Challenges and Building Connections: Dream Team Insights (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Parent)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-356-teacher-assistant-tips-for-navigating-challenges-and-building-connections-dream-team-insights-lived-experience-teacher-teacher-assistant-and-parent) _2026-08-24 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Consistent TAs: Same TA builds healthy, stable attachment. ✅ Team Roles: Teachers and TAs support, not replace, each other. ✅ Ego Aside: Let another adult help when needed. ✅ Student Choice: Let teens choose how they use TA time. ✅ Withdrawal Timing: Don't pull kids from… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_356_Teacher_Assistant_Tips_for_Navigating_Challenges_and_Building_Connections-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 355: How to Set Up a Lunchtime Club That Builds Real Friendships](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-355-how-to-set-up-a-lunchtime-club-that-builds-real-friendships) _2026-08-17 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Peer Groups: Friend groups shrink and tighten around age seven. ✅ Playground: Feels like a party full of strangers. ✅ Mind Blindness: Autistic kids often miss literal social cues. ✅ Lunchtime Clubs: Build friendships around shared interests proactively. ✅ Club Setup:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_355__How_to_Set_Up_a_Lunchtime_Club-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 354: Social Meltdowns Explained: Why "What Happened?" Is the Wrong Question (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA, etc)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-354-social-meltdowns-explained-why-what-happened-is-the-wrong-question-as-adhd-odd-pda-etc) _2026-08-10 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Social Meltdowns: Social overwhelm triggers meltdowns, not just sensory. ✅ Skill Not Will: Children want friends but lack the skills. ✅ Perspective Taking: Explain why a friend didn't pass the ball. ✅ Warning Signs: Yelling, dobbing, crying, shutting down signal… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP__354_Social_Meltdowns_Explained-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 353: Why Autistic Girls Mask at School and Meltdown at Home](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-353-why-autistic-girls-mask-at-school-and-meltdown-at-home) _2026-08-03 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Masking: Girls mimic peers, appearing fine while exhausted inside. ✅ After-School Meltdowns: Held-in stress erupts at home, not school. ✅ Perfectionism: Small mistakes trigger distress; girls avoid asking help. ✅ Playground Fatigue: Breaks drain autistic girls rather… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_353_Helping_Autistic_Girls_Thrive_in_School-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 352: Behaviour Is Communication: What Neurodiverse Students Are Really Telling You](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-352-behaviour-is-communication-what-neurodiverse-students-are-really-telling-you) _2026-07-27 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Behavior: Reflects unmet needs, not choice. ✅ Mistakes: Fear of errors triggers refusals, meltdowns. ✅ Support: Change structure, not the child. ✅ Being First: Often signals safety, not defiance. ✅ Rewards: Praise completion, not finishing first. ✅ Peer Play:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_352_Behaviour_Is_Communication-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 351: Setting Up a Calm Corner: How to Go From Overwhelm to Regulated](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-351-setting-up-a-calm-corner-how-to-go-from-overwhelm-to-regulated) _2026-07-20 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Individual Needs: Every child needs different calming tools. ✅ Teach Usage: Model and practice breaks when calm. ✅ Energy Breaks: Some kids need high-energy activities instead. ✅ Sensory Tools: Weighted blankets, fidgets, and body socks help. ✅ Space Setup: Avoid… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_351_Classroom_Calm_Corner-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 350: PDA & Supporting the Drive for Autonomy with Expert Guests Laura Kerby & Eliza Flicker](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-350-pda-supporting-the-drive-for-autonomy-with-expert-guests-laura-kerby-eliza-flicker) _2026-06-29 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ PDA Definition: Drive for autonomy, not pathological demand avoidance. ✅ Demand Types: Internal and external demands create cumulative pressure. ✅ Boiling Kettle: Anxiety builds quietly, small triggers cause big crises. ✅ Crisis Recovery: Children need time and space… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_350_video_PDA_with_Laura_and_Eliza.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 349: A Whole-Body Approach to Handwriting for Neurodiverse Learners](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-349-a-whole-body-approach-to-handwriting-for-neurodiverse-learners) _2026-06-22 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Handwriting: Complex skill involving pencil grip and eye tracking simultaneously. ✅ Dysgraphia: Child knows what to write but cannot execute. ✅ Fine Motor: Spinning tops and squeeze balls strengthen children's grip. ✅ Accommodations: Pencil grips, shorter pencils, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_349_Whole-Body_Approach_to_Handwriting-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 348: Understanding OCD and Autism with Guest Dean Beadle](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-348-understanding-ocd-and-autism-with-guest-dean-beadle-subheading-dont-need-this-anymore) _2026-06-15 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ OCD vs Autism: autism celebrates identity, OCD only causes distress. ✅ Real Event OCD: invents false narratives around dim memories. ✅ The OCD Cycle: obsession, anxiety, compulsion, relief, then repeat. ✅ Breaking Compulsions: not doing them weakens the entire cycle. ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_348_Understanding_OCD_and_Autism_with_Guest_Dean_Beadle-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 347: Understanding Perfectionism: The Hidden Fear of Failure in Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA, OCD)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-347-understanding-perfectionism-the-hidden-fear-of-failure-in-neurodiverse-students-as-adhd-odd-pda-ocd) _2026-06-08 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Core Understanding: Perfectionism in neurodivergent kids stems from anxiety, not standards. ✅ ADHD Perfectionism: Won't start, gives up quickly, fears failure intensely. ✅ ODD Perfectionism: Refusal and arguing mask deep vulnerability and control needs. ✅ PDA… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_347_Understanding_Perfectionism-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [Senior engineers, one flat rate (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vDbUmSaLewJL) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ A senior engineer runs an AI-agent fleet for full‑stack builds at $100/hour. ## [SLP 346: Why Telling a Child to Calm Down Never Works: The Case for Teaching Emotional Regulation](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-346-why-telling-a-child-to-calm-down-never-works-the-case-for-teaching-emotional-regulation) _2026-06-01 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Emotional Regulation: Teach children to recognize and manage their emotions daily. ✅ Device Dependency: Screens prevent kids from learning to regulate emotions naturally. ✅ Developmental Gap: Kids with autism/ADHD are three years behind developmentally. ✅ Replace… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_346_Why_Telling_a_Child_to_Calm_Down_Never_Works-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 345: Medication Insights from Families: What works for their Neurodiverse Children (AS, ADHD)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-345-medication-insights-from-families-what-works-for-their-neurodiverse-children-as-adhd) _2026-05-25 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Medication Discovery: Different medications affect each child uniquely and require trial. ✅ Documentation Practice: Keep diary or voice memos tracking behavior and dosage changes. ✅ Team Approach: Collaborate with parents, teachers, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_345_What_Three_Families_Learned_About_Medication-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 344: Supporting Neurodiverse Children in the Early Years - Mini-training and Ebook](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-344-supporting-neurodiverse-children-in-the-early-years-mini-training-and-ebook) _2026-05-18 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Staff Training: Workshops help preschools engage neurodiverse children effectively. ✅ Teaching Methods: Direct, engineered, and incidental strategies adapt learning. ✅ Backward Chaining: Children succeed by completing only the final… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_344_Supporting_Neurodiverse_Children_in_the_Early_Years-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 343: The Must-have Resources For Every Classroom With Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-343-the-must-have-resources-for-every-classroom-with-neurodiverse-students-as-adhd-odd-pda) _2026-05-11 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Timers and Schedules: Visual tools reduce anxiety and support transitions. ✅ Red Beast Workbook: Teaches anger regulation using dimmer switch concept. ✅ Emotion Picture Books: Help children identify and manage feelings. ✅ Self-Control… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_343_Must-have_Resources_For_Every_Classroom-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 342: What Is AuDHD and RSD? Understanding the Overlap Between Autism and ADHD](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-342-what-is-audhd-and-rsd-understanding-the-overlap-between-autism-and-adhd) _2026-05-04 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: Autism and ADHD diagnosed together in same person. ✅ RSD: 98% with ADHD experience hypersensitivity to negative feedback. ✅ Prevalence: 50-70% of autistic people also have ADHD. ✅ Contradictions: AuDHD students need routine some… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_342_What_Is_AuDHD_and_RSD-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 341: A Teacher's Guide to AuDHD Girls: Shutdowns, Perfectionism, and the Veneer of Coping](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-341-a-teachers-guide-to-audhd-girls-shutdowns-perfectionism-and-the-veneer-of-coping) _2026-04-27 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: Girls mask autism symptoms making diagnosis difficult for teachers. ✅ Shutdowns: Shutdowns show quiet withdrawal meltdowns show overt emotional distress. ✅ Indicators: Watch for perfectionism anxiety comprehension gaps and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_341_Teachers_Guide_to_AuDHD_Girls-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 340: The Five-Step Meltdown De-escalation Framework Every Educator Needs: What to do Before, During and After](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-340-the-five-step-meltdown-de-escalation-framework-every-educator-needs-what-to-do-before-during-and-after) _2026-04-20 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Five Key Strategies: Calm, time, space, communication, distraction deescalate meltdowns. ✅ Meltdown Type: Overwhelming loss of control, different from a tantrum. ✅ Prevention Strategies: Routines, visuals, timers, quiet spaces reduce… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_340_The_Five-Step_Meltdown_De-escalation_Framework-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 339: PDA vs. ODD: A Guide to Supporting Pathological Demand Avoidance in Schools](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-339-pda-vs-odd-a-guide-to-supporting-pathological-demand-avoidance-in-schools) _2026-03-30 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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 vs ODD: PDA is autism-based; ODD recognizes authority. ✅ Authenticity Essential: PDA individuals instantly detect false or inauthentic behavior. ✅ Real Choices: Offer exactly two options, never open-ended. ✅ Structure Plus Autonomy:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_339_PDA_vs_ODD_Guide-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 338: Why Choice Making is so hard for Neurodiverse Children and What To Do (AS, ADHD, PDA, AuDHD)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-338-why-choice-making-is-so-hard-for-neurodiverse-children-and-what-to-do-as-adhd-pda-audhd) _2026-03-23 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Choice-Making Complexity: requires problem-solving and understanding consequences. ✅ Anxiety-Problem Solving Link: higher anxiety lowers ability. ✅ Autism Strategies: offer two real choices always. ✅ PDA Approach: provide autonomy… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_338_Why_Choice_Making_is_so_hard_for_Neurodiverse_Children-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 337: Autism + Environment = Outcome: How to Recognise and Support Executive Functioning Struggles in Neurodivergent Students](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-337-autism-environment-outcome-how-to-recognise-and-support-executive-functioning-struggles-in-neurodivergent-students) _2026-03-16 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Executive Functioning: Brain's admin team managing planning, organizing, deadlines, emotions. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty shifting gears from rest to action or stopping. ✅ Environment Over Child: Modify structure, not the child—autism… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_337_Autism_plus_Environment_equals_Outcome-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/K2Z4e5YI4Q6X) _2026-03-16 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [SLP 336: Executive Functioning Challenges Looks like Defiance: Why and How to Building Executive Functioning in Neurodiverse Students](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-336-executive-functioning-challenges-looks-like-defiance-why-and-how-to-building-executive-functioning-in-neurodiverse-students) _2026-03-09 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Executive Functioning: air traffic controller managing stimuli and focus. ✅ Seven Components: emotional control, impulse, planning, organizing, task initiation. ✅ Practice: Executive functioning improves with consistent practice like… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_336_Executive_Functioning_Challenges_Looks_like_Defiance-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 335: How to Have the Hard Conversation: 8 Steps for Educators Starting the Diagnosis Conversation](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-335-how-to-have-the-hard-conversation-8-steps-for-educators-starting-the-diagnosis-conversation) _2026-03-01 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Meeting Tone: Be mindful of tone and choose comfortable environments. ✅ Positive Feedback: Always share four positives for every negative. ✅ Collaborative Approach: Work together with parents, don't be adversarial. ✅ Gather Evidence:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_335_How_to_Have_the_Hard_Conversation-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 334: 10 Must Have Resources That Transform Support for Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-334-10-must-have-resources-that-transform-support-for-neurodiverse-students-as-adhd-odd-pda) _2026-02-23 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Diverse Learners: use multiple strategies for each child's individual needs. ✅ Ultimate Guide: 500+ strategies from early years through adult life. ✅ Meltdown Types: distinguish behavior, sensory, and tantrum for effective plans. ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_334_10_Must_Have_Resources_That_Transform_Support_for_Neurodiverse_Students-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 333: What every Educator needs to Know about Behaviour for Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-333-what-every-educator-needs-to-know-about-behaviour-for-neurodiverse-students-as-adhd-odd-pda) _2026-02-16 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Behavior Communication: Children communicate needs through challenging behavior. ✅ Environment Over Child: Adjust structures to support children's needs. ✅ Mistake Anxiety: Fear of errors triggers avoidance and perfectionism. ✅ Control… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_333_What_every_Educator_needs_to_Know_about_Behaviour_for_Neurodiverse_Students-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 332 Understanding Time Blindness Essential Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Students](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-332-understanding-time-blindness-essential-strategies-for-supporting-neurodiverse-students) _2026-02-09 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Time Blindness: neurodiverse individuals struggle to perceive passing time accurately. ✅ Visual Timers: make time visible and accessible for all students. ✅ Digital Schedules: portable schedules with digital time beat analog clocks. ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_332_Understanding_Time_Blindness-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 331: 18 Ways to Set Up Your Classroom for Neurodiverse Success (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-331-18-ways-to-set-up-your-classroom-for-neurodiverse-success-as-adhd-odd-pda) _2026-02-02 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Motor Skills: Poor fine and gross motor impacts handwriting ability. ✅ Routines: Establish clear routines from day one to reduce stress. ✅ Timers and Visuals: Use visual supports to manage transitions effectively. ✅ Interception: Many… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_331_-_18_Ways_to_Set_Up_Your_Classroom-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 330: School Camps Without the Stress: A Preparation Guide for Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-330-school-camps-without-the-stress-a-preparation-guide-for-neurodiverse-students-as-adhd-odd-pda) _2026-01-26 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Preparation: Give at least two weeks advance warning. ✅ Social Stories: Use pictures and videos of venue. ✅ Optional Activities: Allow kids to skip uncomfortable tasks. ✅ Food Flexibility: Let kids bring preferred meals or drinks. ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_330_School_camps-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 329: Practical Tools for Childhood Emotional Regulation](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-329-practical-tools-for-childhood-emotional-regulation) _2026-01-19 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_329_Practical_Tools_for_Childhood_Emotional_Regulation-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 328: Understanding PDA: Why Common Strategies Don't Work for Every Child](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-328-understanding-pda-why-common-strategies-dont-work-for-every-child) _2026-01-12 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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. ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_328_Understanding_PDA-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 327: Seven Hidden Triggers Behind Challenging Behavior in Children with Autism](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-327-seven-hidden-triggers-behind-challenging-behavior-in-children-with-autism) _2026-01-05 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_327_Seven_Hidden_Triggers_Behind_-_Jed_Baker-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tiNRVM32dWzM) _2026-01-05 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [SLP 326: Guest Author Kate Swenson shares Choosing Joy Over Fear: One Family's Journey with Nonverbal Autism](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-326-guest-author-kate-swenson-shares-choosing-joy-over-fear-one-familys-journey-with-nonverbal-autism) _2025-12-15 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Forever Boy: celebrates positive aspects of nonverbal autism diagnosis. ✅ Cooper's Journey: severe autism, happy, social, communicative, thriving life. ✅ Strategy Selection: one strategy works for one in ten. ✅ Breaking Down: big goals… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_326_Family_Journey_with_Nonverbal_Autism-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 325: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations About Your Child's Diagnosis with Family and Friends - With Parent Anna Tullemans](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-325-how-to-navigate-difficult-conversations-about-your-childs-diagnosis-with-family-and-friends-with-parent-anna-tullemans) _2025-12-08 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Relationship Closeness: How close you are determines how much detail needed. ✅ Child-Specific Information: Only share what's relevant to your specific child's diagnosis. ✅ Ongoing Conversation: Disclosure isn't one-time; understanding… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/ep_325_sharing_diagnosis-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 324: Understanding Interoception: Why Neurodiverse Children Need a Different Approach](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-324-understanding-interoception-why-neurodiverse-children-need-a-different-approach) _2025-12-01 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_324_Toilet_training-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 323: Understanding and Teaching AuDHD, PDA, ODD and RSD - Insights from Expert Laura Kerbey](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-323-understanding-and-teaching-audhd-pda-odd-and-rsd-insights-from-expert-laura-kerby) _2025-11-24 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_323_-_Black_Friday_Sale-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 322: Give the Gift of Understanding: Holiday Activities That Build Understanding of Neurodiversity](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-322-give-the-gift-of-understanding-holiday-activities-that-build-understanding-of-neurodiversity) _2025-11-16 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_322_Give_the_gift_of_understanding-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 321: Using the Red Beast Books to Regulate Emotions](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-321-using-the-red-beast-books-to-regulate-emotions) _2025-11-10 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/Episode_321_-_Red_Beast-esv2-80p-bg-10p-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 320: Essential Cheat Sheets for Supporting Students moving between Year Levels](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-320-essential-cheat-sheets-for-supporting-students-moving-between-year-levels) _2025-11-03 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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." ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_320_transition_cheat_sheets-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 319: Preparing Neurodiverse students for 2026 - Free Ebook](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-319-preparing-neurodiverse-students-for-2026-free-ebook) _2025-10-27 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_319_Preparing_Neurodiverse_student_for_2026.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 318: Understanding AuDHD Girls: Camouflage /Masking, Burnout and Perfectionism with Guest Jane McFadden](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-318-understanding-audhd-girls-camouflage-masking-burnout-and-perfectionism-with-guest-jane-mcfadden) _2025-10-20 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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. ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_318_Understanding_AuDHD_Girls.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 317: What is AuDHD & RSD? With Expert Laura Kerbey](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-317-what-is-audhd-rsd-with-expert-laura-kerbey) _2025-10-13 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_317_What_is_AuDHD_and_RSD-auphoni.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 316: Create Your Classroom Calm Corner: What actually Works When Setting Up Effective Break Spaces](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-316-create-your-classroom-calm-corner-what-actually-works-when-setting-up-effective-break-spaces) _2025-10-06 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Individual Needs: Every child requires different sensory tools and breaks. ✅ Teaching When Calm: Practice break routines before children become overwhelmed. ✅ Energy Levels: Some children need movement, not quiet spaces. ✅ Sensory Tools:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_316_Classroom_Calm_Corner.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 315: Practical Strategies for Executive Functioning Skills: Dean Beadle Shares his Lived Experience](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-315-practical-strategies-for-executive-functioning-skills-dean-beadle-shares-his-lived-experience) _2025-09-22 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Executive Functioning: Brain's admin team for planning and organization. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting and stopping tasks for neurodivergent individuals. ✅ Environment Impact: Autism plus environment equals outcome, not child's… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_315_Dean_about_executive_function.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 314: Executive Function Classroom Strategies - Breaking Through Autistic Inertia & ADHD Paralysis](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-314-executive-function-classroom-strategies-breaking-through-autistic-inertia-adhd-paralysis) _2025-09-15 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Executive Functioning: Skills needed to complete tasks successfully. ✅ Eight Skills: Self-monitoring, planning, flexibility, organization, emotions, impulses, initiation, memory. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting tasks due to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_314_Autistic_Inertia-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 313: Getting Your Neurodiverse Student Ready for Secondary School – Your Transition Guide](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/getting-your-neurodiverse-student-ready-for-secondary-school-your-transition-guide) _2025-09-08 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Timing: Start secondary transition planning in year five. ✅ Visits: Visit schools with students present, not empty. ✅ Sensory: Address smells, sounds, and movement in secondary. ✅ Language: Teach "I'm unsure" instead of "help me." ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_313_Getting_Your_Neurodiverse_Student_Ready_for_Secondary_School.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 312: Teacher Assistants Neurodiverse Support Strategies - Practical Tools for Helping Every Student Thrive](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-312-teacher-assistants-neurodiverse-support-strategies-practical-tools-for-helping-every-student-thrive) _2025-09-01 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: Provide crucial one-on-one support for students. ✅ Independence: Encourage students to work toward self-reliance daily. ✅ Coping Strategies: Teach calm breathing and simple choice-based actions. ✅ Hidden Rules:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_312_TA_Practical_tools.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 311: Teacher Assistants - Top Tips for Navigating Challenges and Building Connections - Insights from Dream Team (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant & Parent)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-311-teacher-assistants-top-tips-for-navigating-challenges-and-building-connections-insights-from-dream-team-lived-experience-teacher-teacher-assistant-parent) _2025-08-25 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ TA Relationships: Consistent bonds aid autistic students without unhealthy dependency. ✅ Role Clarity: Teachers lead instruction; TAs support, not replace teachers. ✅ Predictability: Consistent TA assignments reduce anxiety and improve… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_311_Teacher_Assistants__Strategies.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 310: Early Childhood Mini Training & Ebook to Download](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-310-early-childhood-mini-training-ebook-to-download) _2025-08-18 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Don't wait for readiness signs when toilet training. ✅ Use visuals to support children with communication difficulties. ✅ Find perfect calm moments to teach new skills. ✅ Make learning fun and engaging for better outcomes. ✅ Create… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_310_-_Early_Childhood_Mini_Training_and_Ebook_to_Download.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 309: Key Strategies for Early Childhood Educators - Top Tips and Steps for Success](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-309-key-strategies-for-early-childhood-educators-top-tips-and-steps-for-success) _2025-08-11 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Focus on two goals at a time for clarity. ✅ Prioritize teaching pointing and asking for help first. ✅ Skills must transfer across all environments consistently. ✅ Use visuals and signs for consistent communication. ✅ Collaborate with OT,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_309_-_Key_Strategies_for_Early_Childhood_Educators.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 308: Medication Insights from Families: What works for their Neurodiverse Children (AS, ADHD)](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-308-medication-insights-from-families-what-works-for-their-neurodiverse-children-as-adhd) _2025-08-04 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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: ✅ Multiple Medication Trials Common: Most families tried 2-3 different medications. ✅ Side Effects Vary Greatly: Same medication affects each child differently. ✅ Team Approach Critical: Teachers, parents, and doctors must collaborate… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_308_medication_insights_from_families.mp3?dest-id=793257) ## [SLP 307: Everything you need to know about PDA – Insights & Tips from Laura Kerbey](https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-307-everything-you-need-to-know-about-pda-insights-tips-from-laura-kerbey) _2025-07-25 · Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education_ 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 is autism with extreme anxiety around demands. ✅ Build trust through authentic, equal relationships with students. ✅ Offer real choices to provide autonomy and control. ✅ Share interests without hijacking them for forced learning. ✅… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_307_everything_you_need_to_know_about_pda.mp3?dest-id=793257)