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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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150 [Encore] The Primary Way to build Intelligence...

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2024/07/31

How does intelligence work again? We don’t know. But we do know the ONE technique, the ONE process that can help your child (and you) develop nuanced thinking skills, critical thought, an engaged mind, and an active brain - things we regard as intelligence. It is widely known in all circles, with all cognitive experts, AND even with employers to help build engagement in their companies, but the people that should be using these - TEACHERS, and PARENTS don’t often use this. In this episode, Dr

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149- [Encore] Getting started with CBD - with Dr....

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2024/07/23

If your child struggles with anxiety, aggression, seizure or even sleep issues, how many times have you had someone advice you - “Have you tried CBD”? Every time I hear this, I wonder how CBD can be the answer to EVERY problem? It turns out, it is quite possible. Dr. Julie Buckley makes her second appearance on Episode 93 of Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids in this fantastic deep dive into CBD and how to get started for your child! I learned 3 important things: Pure CBD (without terpenes,

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148 Financial Planning for your child with disability

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2024/07/17

We explore essential planning for parents of children with disabilities with CPA and estate attorney James Lange! Note and disclaimer - this episode deviates from our previous episodes in that it is about financial planning and how to provide for our kids after us. Please use your usual due diligence and research before implementing these strategies. Also please note that this episode is very US-centric. James shares his personal experience and provides valuable insights, emphasizing three critical

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147 [Encore] Picky Eating and Down Syndrome - the...

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2024/07/10

Today’s episode is one of a kind - an expert leads us into incredible detail into the physical and physiological principles behind picky eating and other feeding disorders, specially in children and adults with Down syndrome. If that sounds complex, I assure you that while it is complex, it is not complicated. Dr. Kay Toomey, in this episode talks to us about postural stability and breathing and how they relate to Feeding Delays. I love it when an expert takes us back to the basics. We are often so

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146 Upgrade your Vagus Nerve with Dr. Navaz Habib

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2024/07/01

We explore the vagus nerve, your body’s communication superhighway some more this week, with Dr. Navaz Habib! Upgrading the vagus nerve is key to anti-inflammatory activity, to supporting nervous system function and mood regulation. If you are looking to reduce your child’s anxiety, to help them switch easily from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest, here are a few ways Dr. Navaz suggests: Supporting Nutrition and Gut Health [download your gut health kit here] Finding your breath:

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145- Repost Magnesium - the how, why and what form...

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2024/06/26

Did you know that there are almost 120,000 published papers studying Magnesium in Pubmed, and 150 of them just study Magnesium supporting hyperactivity. Over 300 study the effects of Magnesium and sleep and over 2000 publications study Magnesium and depression and it goes on. In fact last I looked, you could type in Magnesium and ANYTHING and you’d find a study for it. But should you do Magnesium Glycinate or Magnesium Sulfate or Magnesium Citrate Today’s guest Laura Collinwood, Registered Nurse

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05:51

144 From Letters to Lyrics: An Interview with...

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2024/06/19

In this episode, Dr. Sarathy interviews Sofi Ghassaei, a remarkable and accomplished 20-year-old Autistic Poet and Playwright. Sofi has made significant strides in the world of literature and theater despite the slower process of spelling her thoughts to communicate. Her work has been featured in various publications such as the 2023 poetry anthology "Di lo que quieres decir," Teen Creative magazine, and Neuroclastic. Sofi takes us through her journey of being the first non-speaking Autistic

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143 Parenting an Autistic Child - When you struggle

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2024/06/17

SKY BREATH LINK In this episode, Vaish answers a question from a mom of a 6-year-old Autistic boy with ADHD who is experiencing some parenting struggles. We discuss why parenting parenting a child with a disability becomes challenging - and discuss 7 ways to move from swimming upstream to downstream. Send Vaish questions to be answered in future podcasts here. To get a jump start on your child's regulation (from a gut health perspective), check out my Gut Health Toolkit. 03:02

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142 Unlocking the Vagus Nerve for Cognitive and...

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2024/06/13

"There is no level of inflammation, physical or mental or central nervous system inflammation, that is not damaging." Vaish and JP Errico discuss the role of the vagus nerve in reducing inflammation (esp. neuroinflammation), cognition and supporting brain health in Episode 142. Obviously stress and inflammation are critical in cognitive and overall health, but what is largely unknown is the role of the vagus nerve in modulating inflammation! Vagus Nerve Stimulation can be achieved through various

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141 What my son eats in a day: An Anti-Inflammatory...

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2024/06/10

https://www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/dosa -For those of you interested in Dosas! The 2nd most common question I get asked is this: What is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet, and how do you feed your son? So I thought I would lead you on a day's plan of a vegetarian anti-inflammatory meals. We will talk about breakfast, a pre-breakfast (!!), lunch and dinner! And blood sugar balancing, nutrient density, gut health and more!

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140 The Impact of Vision on Learning and Behavior in...

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2024/06/03

"If your child is having difficulty moving their body, they ARE going to have difficulty in moving their eyes." Dr. Susan Daniel, neuro-developmental optometrist talk about vision and its role in learning and regulation for Autistic students and learners with Down Syndrome Vision difficulties can impact a child's regulation and behavior, leading to frustration and anxiety. Dr. Daniel explains the various components of vision, including visual gathering skills, eye teaming, and visual processing.

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139 Two Steps to increase Motivation and Learning in...

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2024/05/29

In this week's Wednesday Wind-Up, we explore the connection between motivation, feedback, choice and learning, for children with disabilities - whether Down Syndrome, Autism or a generic "learning disability". In less than 7 minutes, you will learn exactly what 2 things you can do rightaway to build learning and motivation in your child. 00:00 The Science of Motivation and Learning 03:12 Optimizing Learning for Children with Disabilities 04:59 The Power of Choice and Communication in Learning

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138 Cracking the Code on Eczema in Kids with Andra...

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2024/05/23

Dr. Vaish Sarathy interviews Andra McHugh, the host of the Eczema Kids podcast and founder of the Eczema Kids brand. Andra shares her personal journey of dealing with her children's severe eczema and her quest to find natural solutions. In the face of extremely conflicting dietary advice, Andra cracked the code using functional nutrition and ayurveda. "There's so much that you can do within your home environment to help bring down their histamine levels and make your environment a little less

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04:15

Monday Mindset - The opposite of grief!

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2024/05/20

Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids is being renamed and redesigned. To start with - here is a weekly Monday Mindset Shifter to think a little bit differently about your week! This week, we are talking about the opposite of grief!

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137 The Power of Polysaccharides for Brain Health...

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2024/04/19

In this episode of Function and Nutrition and Learning for Kids, we dive into the profound impact of nutrition on human health with Dr. John Lewis, founder and president of Dr. Lewis Nutrition. With a prolific background boasting over 180 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Lewis shares his expertise on the role of polysaccharides in brain health and immune function, and his research’s implications for serious conditions such as Alzheimer's, MS, HIV, and chronic diseases. Join us as we explore the

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136 How and Why your child's intelligence can change!

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2024/04/12

Intelligence is not a constant. The brain is constantly changing, adapting, and learning new skills. Most tests, including IQ tests, do not measure intelligence accurately. In this episode, Dr. Vaish Sarathy talks about the role of AI, Growth Mindset in what she calls Intellectual Malleability - the idea (which comes from Neuroplasticity) that intelligence can change for anyone regardless of label or diagnosis. You can sign up for her FREE workshop on building intelligence at the link below:

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135 Somatic Eating (and Picky eating) in Kids with...

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2024/04/05

How can we help our kids cultivate a healthy relationship with food? If your child is struggling with picky eating, Stephanie Mara Fox talks to Dr Vaish Sarathy about the Art of Somatic Eating and how to navigate food restrictions in kids. Especially in kids with disabilities (Autism, for example), it is important to understand that: - The nervous system plays a crucial role in our experience with food, and regulation is key to creating a safe and regulated environment. - Trauma can impact a

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134 Bilingualism and Cognition in Kids with Disabilities

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2024/03/29

Being multi-lingual and multi-communicative may be the way that our kids with Autim / Down Syndrome find richness of language and expression. What does mean? And what’s the latest research? Stick with me for this super-short focus episode about multimodal language and brain health! In this episode, I talk about: What the documented results are of being bilingual How you can start right now with your child What this means for communication Enjoy! Timeline: 00:56 Bilingualism and Cognitive

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133 Building Resilience and Advocacy in Parents with...

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2024/03/22

Advocacy and Resilience are the cornerstones of parenting a child with disability. As a parent of an Autistic child or a child with Down Syndrome, how often do you find yourself navigating medical and school offices and being close to tears at the end of several meetings? Dr. Maureen Michele guides us through the work of building resilience and understanding advocacy, and finding your strong inner Mother Bear! Tune in to learn: The 3 pillars of Advocacy Dr. Maureen's parent resilience toolkit that

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132 The #1 thing we get wrong when we teach Math to...

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2024/03/15

Why does math education seem so challenging for autistic students and those with Down syndrome? Join me as I flip the script and explore how focusing on input, rather than output, can revolutionize your student’s learning journey. There are broadly 2 things we are doing wrong: Focusing on output as opposed to input Prioritizing proficiency over curiosity Listen to the episode to find out how we can flip the traditional “boring” Math script! Non Linear Education launches in 4 weeks - get on

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