SLP 332 Understanding Time Blindness Essential Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Students

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Feb 9, 2026 · 26m

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:

✅ Time Blindness: neurodiverse individuals struggle to perceive passing time accurately.

✅ Visual Timers: make time visible and accessible for all students.

✅ Digital Schedules: portable schedules with digital time beat analog clocks.

✅ Task Breakdown: split work into smaller parts to reduce overwhelm.

✅ Warnings: give five-minute warnings before transitions or activity endings.

✅ Routines: work backward from bedtime to plan evening…