{"podcast":{"title":"Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education","slug":"sue-larkey-podcast-autism-asd-adhd-odd-and-pda-education-13019","podcast_index_feed_id":13019,"rss_url":"https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-listing/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/4/6/1/d461a22716fdb548d959afa2a1bf1c87/SueLarkeyPodcast1400x1400-20250224-0hikpt601j.jpg","author":"Sue Larkey","episode_count":352,"summary":"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. Visit https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-listing/ to get access to the books, downloads and extra information provided with each episode To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. https://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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T14:20:55.343209+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sue-larkey-podcast-autism-asd-adhd-odd-and-pda-education-13019"},"episode":{"title":"SLP 340: The Five-Step Meltdown De-escalation Framework Every Educator Needs: What to do Before, During and After","slug":"slp-340-the-five-step-meltdown-de-escalation-framework-every-educator-needs-what-to-do-before-during-and-after","published_at":"2026-04-20T05:09:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sue-larkey-podcast-autism-asd-adhd-odd-and-pda-education-13019/slp-340-the-five-step-meltdown-de-escalation-framework-every-educator-needs-what-to-do-before-during-and-after","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sue-larkey-podcast-autism-asd-adhd-odd-and-pda-education-13019","url":"https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-340-the-five-step-meltdown-de-escalation-framework-every-educator-needs-what-to-do-before-during-and-after","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/suelarkey/EP_340_The_Five-Step_Meltdown_De-escalation_Framework-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=793257","summary":"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 meltdown occurrence. ✅ During Peak Meltdown: Treat like seizure—remove bystanders, ensure safety. ✅ After Meltdown: Move forward, avoid dwelling, focus on prevention strategies. ✅ Communication Method: Use \"now, next, later\" instead of saying \"no.\" ✅ Self-Regulation: Teach emotional literacy so students manage their own emotions. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/de-escalation-strategies-for-meltdowns 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","meta_description":"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 di…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2032,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sue-larkey-podcast-autism-asd-adhd-odd-and-pda-education-13019/episodes/slp-340-the-five-step-meltdown-de-escalation-framework-every-educator-needs-what-to-do-before-during-and-after/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sue-larkey-podcast-autism-asd-adhd-odd-and-pda-education-13019/slp-340-the-five-step-meltdown-de-escalation-framework-every-educator-needs-what-to-do-before-during-and-after.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}