Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education

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✅ 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 than energise them.
✅ Diagnosis Timing: Earlier understanding eases the transition into high school.
✅ Teacher Signs: Watch anxiety, possessive friendships, and end-of-day unravelling.
✅ Special Interests: Share her passion to build calm and confidence.
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✅ 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: Neurotypical kids can include neurodivergent peers.
✅ Reframe: Ask what support is missing.
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✅ 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 overload; keep areas simple, tailored.
✅ Non-Verbal Requests: Use tokens or cards to avoid talking.
✅ Returning Routine: Teach timed check-ins to exit calmly.
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✅ 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 after overwhelm.
✅ School Environment: Flexible schools with strong relationships make huge difference.
✅ Safe Relationships: Authentic connections reduce anxiety and increase coping.
✅ Perfectionism: Self-sabotage maintains autonomy when fear of failure exists.
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✅ 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 color choice support students.
✅ Short Breaks: Alternate five minutes writing with gross motor activity.
✅ Visual Supports: Use topic sentences and mind mapping for structure.
✅ Whole Body: Posture, core strength, and eye tracking matter profoundly.
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