Non Linear Learning

Mar 03 2025 99 ep. 28 mins 12

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[Used to be called Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids] A podcast that explores Learning and Brain Health from the inside out in children with disabilities such as Autism and Down Syndrome. Follow to learn how to optimize your child's learning by finding: -Learning Strategies -Communication that works -Nutrition specific to Brain Health -Gut Health, and more

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173 Presuming Genius, Telepathy and Intuition [Tiger Moms Chat with Searmi Park]

Mar 03 2025 35 mins

The Tiger Moms Chat is a series of unfiltered hard-hitting (sometimes) conversations. As Searmi and Vaish wonder what it is to be a tiger mom - they think that being a tiger mom partly means pushing past comfort zones. We discuss a few controversial topics in this episode - including the Telepathy Tapes - both for and against. From Vaish: "The question is not if telepathy is real

172 Close the Gap - 3 things you can do to address the gap in your child's education

Feb 20 2025 12 mins

Do you ever feel like your child is falling behind their peers? In this episode of Non Linear Learning, we talk about the gaps that Traditional Education can create in Neurodivergent learners and 3 ways you can address that right now! I’ll explain how sensory needs, Apraxia, and an under-resourced education system contribute to the illusion of "lagging behind." Plus, three ac

171 How Understanding Apraxia changes your child's Education - with Dana Johnson

Feb 13 2025 42 mins

I first spoke with Dana Johnson nearly 4 years ago, and that conversation completely changed how I saw vision and learning. I call it my "ocular motor awakening"—when I truly understood that vision has three components, and only one of them is corrected by glasses. Dana is the co-creator of the Spellers Method and the founder of multiple centers dedicated to helping non-speaking

170 Tiger Moms Chat : The Problem with Support Groups

Feb 04 2025 25 mins

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. Creat

169 Restoring Brain Function with Dr. David Stephens

Jan 29 2025 21 mins

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. Gluc

168 Tiger Moms Chat: 3 Things that Worked for my kid [Searmi and Vaish]

Jan 21 2025 29 mins

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!

167 Neuroplasticity and Learning with Spencer Doman

Jan 14 2025 35 mins

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 di

166 Reframing Education: A New Year Perspective

Jan 07 2025 5 mins

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, Pick

165 [ENCORE] Herbal Medicine for Chronic Health Issues in Kids with Dr Mary Bove

Dec 17 2024 38 mins

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 alte

164 Nurturing Neuroplasticity: Movement, Learning, and Growth with Kathy Shean-Jones

Dec 10 2024 29 mins

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—