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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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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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13:16

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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25:31

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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29:31

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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36:44

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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18:17

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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52:14

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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39:56

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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