SLP 347: Understanding Perfectionism: The Hidden Fear of Failure in Neurodiverse Students (AS, ADHD, ODD, PDA, OCD)

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Core Understanding: Perfectionism in neurodivergent kids stems from anxiety, not standards. ✅ ADHD Perfectionism: Won't start, gives up quickly, fears failure intensely. ✅ ODD Perfectionism: Refusal and arguing mask deep vulnerability and control needs. ✅ PDA Perfectionism: Loss of control drives anxiety-driven demand avoidance. ✅ Autism Perfectionism: Rigidity and repetition needed for predictability and rightness. ✅ OCD Perfectionism: Checking behaviors prevent feared catastrophes from happening. ✅ Key Strategy: Tailor support by understanding each diagnosis's underlying drivers. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/perfectionism-in-neurodiverse-children 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