SLP 264: Teacher Assistants Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Supporting Neurodiverse Students

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. ✅ 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. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-neurodiverse-support 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