SLP 311: Teacher Assistants - Top Tips for Navigating Challenges and Building Connections - Insights from Dream Team (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant & Parent)

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Aug 25, 2025 · 35m

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 classroom stability.

✅ Collaboration: Teachers and TAs coordinate, leaving egos at the door.

✅ Behavior Communication: Behavior expresses needs when communication is limited.

✅ Generalization: Teach…