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Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners

Dr. Vaish Sarathy

Where we raise the bar on Education for children with a disability. Educating a child with a disability isn"t for the faint of heart, and if you"re a parent or educator who refuses to give up on your child"s potential, you"re in the right place. Hosted by TEDx speaker and Ph.D. Chemist Dr. Vaish Sarathy [mom to a non-speaking Autistic teen with Down syndrome], this podcast offers a bold new way to support your child"s learning, regulation, and independence without burnout or arbitrary busy

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170 Tiger Moms Chat : The Problem with Support Groups

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2025/02/04

Is there an expiry date to Autism / Down Syndrome Support Groups? Join self-proclaimed Tiger Moms Searmi Park and Vaish Sarathy as they discuss: a) Why Searmi has never joined a support group, and b) Why Vaish repeatedly leaves every group she joins. Key Takeaways: Support groups can be both helpful and limiting. Venting is necessary, but it shouldn't cement negativity. Creating a new kind of support group could be beneficial. Join Searmi and Vaish in their A-Ha moments in the Tiger Moms

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169 Restoring Brain Function with Dr. David Stephens

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2025/01/29

I learned about the fascinating link between brain function and glucose from Dr. David Stephens, founder of Humanity Restored. With expertise in neuropsychology, neuroscience, and mental health, Dr. Stephens sheds light on how trauma impacts cognition and how glucose therapy might aid recovery. Key Takeaways: Trauma significantly affects learning and cognitive function. Glucose is a crucial brain fuel and may support healing. Dietary interventions can influence neurodevelopmental health.

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[168] 3 Things that Worked for my kid - Unfiltered...

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2025/01/22

Searmi Park [Concertmaster at the Eugene Symphony] and I [Vaish Sarathy] are both mothers to non-speaking Autistic young men. This is the the very first of many casual conversations on All Topics Disability [unfiltered]. Searmi and I talk about the TOP 3 Interventions that worked for our kids - and it turns out we have a similar list!

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35:25

167 Neuroplasticity and Learning with Spencer Doman

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2025/01/15

I learned about the revolutionary concept of what I call now “unconditional teaching” from Glen Doman’s book “Teach your baby to Read”. And today I am with his grandson - Spencer Doman, the current director of Doman International. We discuss neuroplasticity, the role of challenge and newness in learning and immense necessity of presuming competence in children with disabilities. Key Takeaways: Physical exercise, diet, challenge, newness, and love drive neuroplasticity. Teaching children in

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166 Reframing Education: A New Year Perspective

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2025/01/07

A change in perspective is crucial for effective learning. What if 2025 is finally the year where we shift our perspective toward our students, our kids, our learners? I introduce my brand-new 3-step framework for addressing learning challenges in neurodivergent students in this episode. Once you have a different way of looking at things you can apply it to Math, Picky Eating, Behaviors and EVERYTHING! Let's change the way our learners are educated, treated and valued.

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165 [ENCORE] Herbal Medicine for Chronic Health...

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2024/12/18

Guest: Dr. Mary Bove, Herbal Medicine Expert Host: Vaish Sarathy, Math and Science Teacher, Learning Strategist This December, as I immerse myself in the Art of Living Ashram in Boone, North Carolina, training to become a breathing and meditation teacher, I’m bringing you one of our most-loved episodes to revisit! In this encore, we explore how natural, plant-sourced herbal alternatives can support chronic challenges like attention issues, digestion, and immune health for both kids and adults. Dr

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29:56

164 Nurturing Neuroplasticity: Movement, Learning,...

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2024/12/11

Kathy Shean-Jones, movement specialist, specializes in helping children with neurological and physical challenges unlock their potential through the brain’s incredible ability to form new neural pathways. We dive deep into how movement can transform the way children learn and interact with the world around them. Kathy shares her insights on how movement isn’t just physical—it's an essential component of learning, especially for neurodivergent learners. By creating brain-friendly environments and

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35:40

163 Finding Flow: Emotional Regulation &...

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2024/11/28

In this episode of Nonlinear Learning, I talk to Dr. Brent Hogarth, who shares his extraordinary journey from a tumultuous youth to discovering emotional regulation and self-awareness through his time living in a Buddhist monastery. Dr. Brent delves deep into the concept of the flow state—a state of consciousness where we are fully immersed, intrinsically motivated, and performing at our best. We explore how flow is not just about peak performance but also about living in harmony, both for our

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162 What to do when you are stuck or burnt out

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2024/11/21

Let's talk about the complexities of finding happiness as parents of children with disabilities. - Find roadmaps or embrace the present? - When are Roadmaps important? - What are the 6 important check points before delving into Radical Acceptance?

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50:38

161 Empowering Connections: Navigating Letter Boards,...

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2024/11/14

In this episode, I talk to Dawnmarie Gaivin, a powerhouse in the world of spelled communication, about her journey raising two remarkable sons with autism and their path to becoming skilled communicators. Dawnmarie, or DM as many know her, opens up about her journey in parenting—and ultimately advocating for—her sons. DM talks about presuming competence, we dive into her work with Spellers, and she reflects on the importance of recalibrating ourselves in the face of setbacks, trusting your

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Your child’s intelligence is not what you have been...

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2024/10/30

Guest: Elizabeth Vosseller, Founder of Growing Kids Therapy Center and I-ASC Host: Vaish Sarathy, Math and Science Teacher, Learning Strategist This episode challenges the assumption that low cognitive skills in children with disabilities are due to a lack of intelligence. Instead, the conversation focuses on how motor skill limitations can significantly impact a child's ability to communicate and learn. Elizabeth Vosseller is a speech therapist and founder of S2C (Spelling to Communicate). She

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159 So your child is not ready to learn?

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2024/10/09

In this episode of Nonlinear Learning, I address a listener's concern about their child's reluctance to learn. We explores the concept of readiness to learn, learning that behaviors often misinterpreted as defiance may stem from a) communication differences, b) sensory overload, or c) a lack of emotional safety. Tune in to learn about what a low-demand teaching environment may look like! For a short time, I am offering a FREE Training on Building Focus regardless of

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158 Image Free Thinking - Aphantasia and...

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2024/09/26

At least 5% of autistic adults may have Aphantasia - image free thinking. This number may be higher for non-speaking kids, especially with ocular apraxia. Is this a learning disability? TJ, the creator of the popular social media account - nigh.functioning.autism, discusses their experience with visualization and image-free thinking. Here are some key takeaways: Visualization and image-free thinking can vary among individuals, with some processing thoughts in text rather than mental

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157 Independence, Life Skills or Education for your...

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2024/09/18

Let's explore the critical balance between life skills, independent living, and education for children with disabilities. The importance of academic learning in building logical and critical thinking, as well as emotional regulation is often ignored or trivialized in the lives of children with a disability. If your school team is focusing on life skills at the expense of education, If you find yourself asking what about independece, what about college, this is the right discussion

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29:11

156 Creating a Sustainable Future and Community for...

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2024/09/11

In this episode, we address a crucial and often daunting question for parents of children with disabilities: How will my child be supported when I am no longer around? Many of us, as parents, carry the weight of this question, wondering about our children’s future in our absence. Today, my guest Sangeetha Chakrapani offers a powerful and hopeful answer. Sangeetha is the founder trustee of Together Foundation in Mumbai and co-founder of the Together Community, a residential project for adults with

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155 Accessible Academics for students with...

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2024/09/06

If you have struggled with making a neurotypical math curriculum work for your child with disabilities, whether Down Syndrome or Autism or other disabilities that impact their sensory-motor profile, If you have a child who communicates via AAC, or is an unreliable speaker, or a Speller - perhaps they use RPM or S2C, you may find that either "regular" Math is not available to your child, or not accessible. In this episode, Lisa Mihailich-Quinn and I have a hard but necessary conversation on the gaps

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154 [Encore] Rapid Prompting Method with Soma...

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2024/08/28

In the 50th episode of Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids, one of my favorite thought leaders, Soma Mukhopadhyay, talks to us about: -how learning channels determine teaching -the 4 goals of RPM - not just information download - but cognition, sensory, tolerance and communication goals. -the importance of a sensory map when working with a child (as opposed to a label) If you are interested in helping your child jump start their learning and sensory goals, I highly recommend checking out

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153 Parenting a child with PDA (Pathological Demand...

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2024/08/21

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) (now being reframed as Pervasive Demand for Autonomy) is a profile on the Autism Spectrum characterized by a heightened sensitivity of the nervous system that becomes activated when a person experiences a loss of autonomy or equality. Did you know that 70% of learners with PDA are not able to participate in traditional school settings? In this episode, we dive into with early childhood mental health consultant and therapist Jessica Hanzo. Jessica sheds light on

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152 What to do when your child has behaviors at school

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2024/08/14

In this episode of "Non-Linear Learning," Dr. Vaish Sarathy answers a mother’s question about supporting her 10-year-old autistic son with ADHD, who struggles with anger and behaviors at school. Dr. Vaish dives deep into the roots of dysregulation, discussing how stress—sensory, biochemical, and communication-related—can drive behaviors often mistaken for misbehavior. Learn about the vital role of understanding and addressing your child’s stressors before turning to nutritional and supplemental

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151 Parenting with Presence: Fiji McAlpine on Yoga...

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2024/08/07

“Yoga isn’t just about stretching; it’s about finding balance in every aspect of life.” In this heartfelt episode, Fiji McAlpine, a dedicated yoga teacher and mother to an autistic child, shares her transformative journey with yoga and its profound impact on parenting. Fiji opens up about how yoga has been a guiding light, helping her navigate the ups and downs of parenting with patience, openness, and acceptance. Discover how yoga’s calming techniques and the practice of co-regulation have helped

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