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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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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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26:31

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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49:50

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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10:16

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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43:28

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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06:45

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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26:10

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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38:35

131 Teaching Math is a Life Skill with Dr. Jen Leon

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2024/03/07

Did you know that teaching Math is uniquely regulating? Not just Math, but slightly challenging Math. This episode’s guest, Dr. Jen Leon, has a unique name for Math - Brain Candy! And I totally agree. -So what makes Math brain candy? -What makes it a life skill? -What makes it grow your child’s mind, even if you think they have a learning disability, in fact especially if you think they have a learning disability? Listen on to learn more…. ________ Dr. Jen Leon is the Director of All Minds

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13:06

130 When therapies and diets don't work for your child

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2024/02/09

If you find yourself trying diet after diet after therapy after therapy and nothing seems to either work or stick, nothing seems to take hold, this is the episode for you. Tune in to learn: the 3 pillars of core therapeutic changes that often work symbiotically to create change. why even anti-inflammatory diets sometimes fail the therapies that never work (for most people) You can get my free book on the 6 learning hacks here.

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129 How to do the work that brings change this year!

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2024/01/05

If you are tired of working day and night with your child and not seeing the needle move, if you are tired of being tired, and if you are ready to see change happen, I will tell you exactly what to do in this episode. We think that parents who bring change in their kids lives are PATIENT, HARDWORKING and INTENSE. We couldn’t be more wrong - well, ok, the intense part could be right. Patience and hard work have nothing to do with results, with change. What does? Listen on … You can find Vaish’s 6

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128 Brain Shift- A Program to Transform Your Busy...

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2023/12/20

In this episode, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a board-certified neurologist, discusses her journey from a traditional Western-style medical model to a mindfulness-based approach to stress. Dr. Romie emphasizes the importance of her SHIFT protocol in managing stress. Sleep Hormones Inflammation Food, and Technology While a lot of Dr. Romie’s focus has been on workplace burnout, in this episode she talks to the chronic stress that sometimes parents (especially moms) of children with disability experience

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127 Navigating Schools and IEPS for Neurodivergent...

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2023/12/01

“Compliance and Education are not the same thing. A student may look as though they are complying but that does not mean they are engaged and learning.” - Lisa Wright Join Dr. Vaish Sarathy in this episode to dive into a transformative conversation on education and inclusion for Autistic children and children with Down Syndrome in schools with IEP coach Lisa Wright. If IEPs are challenging for you, if you spend restless nights awake in sheer terror anticipating a meeting and after an IEP meeting or

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27:33

126 Regulation in parents and helping our children...

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2023/11/05

“We want to be in a position to allow children to borrow our calm” - says Andrea Pollack in Episode 126 of Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids. Today we are talking about something we don’t address often enough - and that is regulation in a parent! There is so much discussion about regulation in our kids, but we know co-regulation is a thing, and I am really happy to be chatting about this today in my podcast. Join me in this conversation with Andrea Pollack of Autism Parent Solutions to see

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125 5 surprising facts about an Anti-Inflammatory...

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2023/10/31

If your child struggling with learning or behavior, it may be time to try an anti-inflammatory diet. On this episode of Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids, Dr. Vaish Sarathy breaks down the 5 contrary secrets of an anti-inflammatory diet. Learn what foods to eat and avoid, how long it takes to see results, and why a least restrictive diet is the best approach. If you're looking for a way to improve your child's learning and behavior, this episode is for you! Download Dr. Sarathy's

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09:47

124 When to label your child!

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2023/10/13

In this thought-provoking episode, we challenge preconceived notions and dive into the power of language, identity, and embracing disability. Discover how Dr. Sarathy's personal journey led her to move beyond labels, celebrating the full embrace of disability and neurological identities. Listen to learn about: The shift from labels to identity. Embracing disability in all its forms. The impact of language on the disability community. Follow Vaish on Instagram Contact us with questions you'd like

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123 Is your Autistic child/student in internal alarm?...

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2023/10/06

In this episode, we explore the concept of the 'alarm state' in children and why what we perceive as behavior might actually be a response to stress and overwhelm. We will also learn specific tools to support your children when they are in that alarm state. Michelle Brown, Herbalist, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Biology of Trauma Practitioner leads us to understand the different states of our kids’ nervous systems when they are stressed. We discuss how to recognize these states, build

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45:14

122 CBD as a therapeutic support for Autistic...

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2023/09/27

Description: In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of CBD and its potential benefits for children with disabilities with Dr. Bonni Goldstein. CBD is being increasingly used as a viable and safe therapy for seizures, behavior, and just regulation in general. Join us as we explore the science, stories, and practical considerations surrounding CBD use for children, specifically Autistic children. Audience: This episode is designed for parents and caregivers of children with

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121 How to reduce a "severe" learning disability in...

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2023/09/01

In this episode, we talk about what a severe learning disability actually is and how can you reduce it. There are other terms used for it like "low-functioning", severely autistic, severe intellectual delay. Very few of the labels actually go into the root cause of the issue. In this issue, you will learn: What a severe delay/ disability actually means What you can do to reduce the severity How to move ahead. Sign up for my FREE training where I share Behind the Scenes Wisdom and Secrets about

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