Hopeful Neuron

Daniel Ansari is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology  at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, where he heads the Numerical Cognition Laboratory.  Ansari and his team explore the developmental trajectory underlying both the typical and atypical development of numerical and mathematical skills, using both behavioral and neuroimaging methods.

It is highly important that children will develop numerical and mathematical skills for their later success in school and university. On our call we discuss ways to help children who face challenges learning and understanding math.

Overall this is a fascinating call with Prof. Daniel make sure to listen.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.

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In this fascinating chat with Professor Ockelford we talk about the ways to help children on the autistic spectrum through music. While attending the Royal Academy of Music in London, Adam started working with children with special needs - a number of whom, he noticed, had special musical abilities too.   He was intrigued by just how musical many of them seemed to be. Trying to understand how these young people could 'hear' and understand music so effectively led him to develop a theory of how music makes sense - not just to them, but to all of us - a theory for which he was awarded a PhD by London University.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.

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This is fascinating talk with Dr. Maya about children's health and nutrition following the 3 foundations: -Getting exposed to germs and microbes  -Eating fresh food from healthy soil -Getting outdoors into nature   Dr. Maya believes that children’s bodies naturally have the capacity to be healthy and heal when they have the tools to do so. Her plan starts with the soil, using fresh foods and nature to heal children from the inside out and the outside in. Revealing the profound connections between food, nature, and children’s health. Dr. Maya explains how food is constantly changing kids’ bodies, brains, and even genes—for better or for worse. She also shares tips to parents to transform your child’s health through food and ensure the long-term wellbeing of your kids and the entire family.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.

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In this fascinating episode Steve talks about the problems for learners who are dyscalculic and/or who have trouble in learning mathematics is retaining facts and procedures in long term memory and the way to address these problems by developing an understanding of those maths facts and procedures. DYSCALCULIA is a specific learning difficulty with mathematics, primarily arithmetic. It's a condition that affects the ability to acquire mathematical skills. Dyscalculic learners may have a difficulty understanding simple number concepts, lack an intuitive grasp of numbers, and have problems learning number facts and procedures Even if they produce a correct answer or use a correct method, they may do so mechanically and without confidence.' Research into dyscalculia has lagged far behind research into dyslexia, but this is beginning to even out. The new powerful neurological tools are shedding new light on this difficulty. Despite this, our understanding of dyscalculia lags behind our knowledge of dyslexia. However, researchers agree that there is no single profile. There are many contributing factors. It is described as a heterogeneous problem which is compounded by the constellation of demands made by maths.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nicole Beurkens about helping children of ADD and ADHD and others on the autistic spectrum. Parents are not aware that medication is not the only way and the long terms effect of medication. By making changes to their day to day patterns and implementing the right nutrition  parents can help their children to flourish and improve symptoms and functioning for their child. discover the 5 areas you must address to consistently improve behavior for children and young adults. If you don’t resolve these root issues you will struggle to get the long-term results you and your child need.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.

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This is an amazing chat with Debbie Olley who is a qualified Craniosacral Therapist in London. I was looking for a therapy to help my boys relax and calm down tantrum, focusing  and attention as well as regulating their emotions and other behavioural challenges.I met Debbie as she has an amazing approach to people in general and kids with learning difficulties in particular. On the call we discuss what is Craniosacral Therapy and ways to help children overcome their difficulties with this gentle aproach.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.

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In this chat with Sarah Jones from Bird we discuss the way this wonderful charity helps children and adults to overcome a verity of brain related issues through working on the primitive reflexes . I found BIRD when all hope seems lost and I have managed to do the impossible through hard work and the support I was given by Sarah and the team at BIRD through almost 3 years of therapy.  Many people with brain injury are born with the problem due to genetic reasons or complications during pregnancy and birth. Other people suffer trauma during their life from accidents, assaults and natural disorders such as strokes. BIRD help children and adults through a unique treatment that complements the more traditional methods such as medicine and adapted education. Symptoms include: StrokeAutismCerebral palsyCongenital defectsAcquired head injuryDevelopmental delay DyslexiaDyspraxiaHyperactivity/attention deficit disordersBehavioural / emotional disordersOther non – specific learning difficulties.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go? 

Do you or does someone you care about have sensory processing challenges? My chat with Lindsey is all about sensory challenges and practical solutions for overcoming sensitivities to noise, touch, movement, visuals, taste, and smell that can interfere with function at home, at school,Sensory strategies  and where to get help. Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with a private practice in NYC where she evaluates and treats children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental challenges. She is coauthor of the award-winning Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go? 

Jenniffer tells her story and the way she discovers a new world of alternative medicine hidden from most parents.Many mainstream doctors recommended medication rather than address the underlying causes. many children are biochemically unbalanced and plagued by nutritional deficiencies.  As a result of genetic mutations and food intolerances, the intestinal system becomes inflamed, causing inflammation and preventing proper metabolic and brain functioning.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go? 

This interesting chat with Cory Cohiolo about wellbeing and meditation for children, how to deal with anxiety feelings and how can the change of mindset also affect the mood and the way we think.  How to make the shift from a child who is not regulated and feeling upset into a positive and calm mindset.

Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go?