{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"SLP 335: How to Have the Hard Conversation: 8 Steps for Educators Starting the Diagnosis Conversation","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 discuss: \u2705 Meeting Tone: Be mindful of tone and choose comfortable environments. \u2705 Positive Feedback: Always share four positives for every negative. \u2705 Collaborative Approach: Work together with parents, don't be adversarial. \u2705 Gather Evidence: Keep detailed behavioral notes with dates and examples. \u2705 Professional Boundaries: Never diagnose or recommend medication as teacher. \u2705 Documentation Trail: Email meeting summaries, next steps, and follow-ups. \u2705 Red Flags: Monitor social, emotional, and academic development areas. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au\/talking-to-parents-diagnosis 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 ","author_name":"Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education","author_url":"https:\/\/suelarkey.com.au\/podcast-listing\/","html":"