Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amanda Archibald about the importance of diversity in food as medicine. We discuss:

• Why Euro-Centric cuisines could be completely missing the point for other cultures.

• The significance of polyphenols and bioactives in ancient cuisines,

• The interplay between genetics and nutrient deficiencies

• Why it is super important to start with food first!

• Neurotransmitters and Nutrient deficienicies

This is a far-reaching podcast, and we also delved into inflammation, Omega-3s, genetics, arachidonic acid, vagus nerve activation and more!

Finally, we touched upon the 3 most critical nutrients for children with learning disoders.

You can find more or Amanda's work at www.genomickitchen.com .

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Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

In this episode, Dr. Vaish Sarathy answers the question of how long a child should be gluten-free.

Tune in to learn about:

• how long it takes to be on a gluten free diet to see results
• the signs of success on a gluten free diet
• why studies can be contradictory in their results on whether going gluten free can help.
• the significance of gluten in children with Autism, Down Syndrome and Gut Issues
• is removing gluten enough?

If you are looking for a course that will take you through the confusing maze of dietary interention, Roadmap to Attention and Regulation may be a good fit for you.

www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/roar

If you are overwhelmed by starting a diet without gluten, then my FREE Power Breakfast challenge is for you. Because we need to start somewhere - and where better than breakfast. It starts next week. So join me at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/powerbreakfast

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

If you are struggling with your child taking hours to fall asleep or waking up at odd times in the day, you are absolutely not alone. Some studies say that up to 80% of Autistic kids experience some form of sleep disturbance.

Compared to neurotypical kids, Autistic kids were seen to be 2.6 times more likely to have a problem falling asleep, and 1.5 times more likely to have problems staying asleep.

And if you are concerned about learning / focus / moods, you can pretty much forget about fixing these in the absence of a good night's sleep.

Sleep is a keystone habit! This means that poor sleep can affect every body system and all sorts of neurological

Here are 10 strategies to help your child fall asleep from a discussion with Deepa Kannan, the Sleep Whisperer.

I have curated the tips into a downloadable ebook - that you can find at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/sleeptips - Download that here.

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

In this episode of Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids, host Vaish talks about keystone habits and their impact on children's learning and behavior. From the importance of a blood sugar balancing breakfast to the quality of sleep and screen time, Vaish shares practical tips and insights on how parents and caregivers can make small but powerful changes to help their children reach their full potential. Tune in to discover the power of keystone habits and how they can transform your child's life. And don't forget to join Vaish's free Power Breakfast Challenge at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/powerbreakfast to take the first step towards building your child's daily stress resilience.

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

I am in conversation with Robin Green, an expert in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, as she shares her knowledge and experience with Ear Seeds, a non-invasive, pain-free acupressure technique that can benefit children with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other disabilities.

Discover how Ear Seeds can help alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, focus and memory issues, pain, digestive problems, and weight loss, without any side effects.

Robin explains how Ear Seeds work by stimulating specific points on the ear that correspond to different areas of the body, and shares how children can even learn to activate their own parasympathetic nervous system by pressing on their ear seeds when needed.

With the Ear Seeds Ambassadors Club and a comprehensive learning track on ear anatomy, parents can empower themselves to support their children's health and wellness. You can find this at https://www.thriveearseeds.com/ .

Tune in to this podcast to learn more about how Ear Seeds can provide a natural, holistic approach to helping children with disabilities live their best lives.

If you are new to the world of Functional Nutrition / Learning, or simply want learning strategies for your child with disabilities, download my free ebook at www.drvaishsarathy.com/learning

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Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

When your child learns in a Neurodivergent way - whether they have ADHD / are Autistic / have Down Syndrome, it is highly unlikely that a structured school environment that teaches concepts step-by-regimented step is working out for them.

If you find your child stuck - learning the colors, learning the alphabet, learning numbers, it may be time to branch out.

And by branching out, I mean dismissing the notion that addition is some sort of holy gateway to math. Move along the way of non-linear education - an interest based technique that allows your child to be a curious and effective learner.

This podcast is a short dive in what Non-Linear Education means.

If you want to learn more about non linear education, you can sign up for my course at www.drvaishsarathy.com/nonlineareducation

If you want to hear about the journey of non-speakers, the movie SPELLERS will have its grand premiere very soon. Keep your ears tuned!

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

Is it Sleep or is it ADHD? You could really ask that question a million ways … Is it Blood Sugar Balance or is it ADHD? And so on… And it is likely both.

The name of a collection of symptoms is different from the cause of the symptoms.

In Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids we look at the Ins and Outs of Learning and Brain Health. What comes from the inside - nutrition and gut health, and what comes from the outside - learning skills and educational strategies.

Sleep comes from both the inside and the outside, making it on of the most critical things in learning. Sleep Disorder and ADHD in Kids can have so many overlapping symptoms, per today's guest Dr. Meghna Dassani.

And if you think your child is sleeping well, please think again.

Dr. Dassani packs a lot of information in this podcast - you can reach her at www.meghnadassani.com

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

"LIfe outcomes are poorer for kids who are not good readers" - says today's featured guest Dr. Marnie Ginsberg. The truth of this statement is profound for neurotypical kids. Unfortunately, most kids with Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, or Autism are not even allowed to become good readers or to access material that is age appropriate.

In episode 106 - we go into one specific area of Reading Comprehension - Cracking the Code.

Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, Founder of Reading Simplified, is a reading difficulties detective who streamlines the science and art of reading instruction so teachers can rapidly learn effective techniques that help students accelerate to grade level and beyond. She also helps translate the latest understandings from science into practical, easy-to-implement activities. You can find Dr. Ginsberg at www.readingsimplified.com

If you have concerns with Reading Comprehension for your child, I have 4 strategies in a free download for you at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/readingtools

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

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 and Holistic Health Coach, talks to us about the importance and all-pervasiveness of Magnesium - the different types and when and why they are important.

Magnesium can be a phenomenal support for Autistic people in that it supports anxiety, hyperactivity, constipation and sleep - symptoms that often co-exist.

To know exactly what forms to use and where (a sort of bullet-point summary of this podcast) get your Magnesium Toolkit here:

www.drvaishsarathy.com/Magnesium

You can also reach Laura and her fantastic Magnesium Products at https://www.health-and-wisdom.com/ - Coupon MAG10 will give you 10% off.

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

I am chatting with experienced Special Educator Ange Anderson. And this is a unique episode in that it ended up being a pretty exhaustive list of various sound therapies that Ange has used over the years and has found to be impactful in improving her students' regulation.

Among other things we talk about:

Sound Baths

Music Therapy

Auditory Integration Therapy, etc.

I often talk about 6 things you can do to start impacting learning right away - and these are in my free ebook - www.drvaishsarathy.com/learning. To this, I would add Auditory Integration Therapy as a 7th.

Here's a link to Ange's book

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Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child's doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.