Blog
Usha Patel, Neurocognitive Therapist and Director of Raviv Practice London shares her first-hand experience of working with children /adults and the latest research and upcoming events in her series of blog posts.
Why is my child’s body always floppy, and why does he run funny?
If your child always seems floppy, uncoordinated, or runs funny, you’re not imagining it. These movement quirks may be early signs of deeper neurodevelopmental gaps, often missed in traditional assessments. From reflex integration to parent-led therapy like Bal-A-Vis-X, this blog explores how to decode your child’s movement challenges and what steps you can take to help them thrive.
What is motor planning?
Motor planning is the ability of the body to create movement so we can perform a task. When playing with mobiles, babies will thrash their arms and legs on seeing the suspending toy. They aim for the toy but do not grab it.
Why we should all use punctuation stickers
Punctuation and reading rhythm don’t come naturally to every child. Learn how movement-based methods like bal-a-vis-x can improve coordination, comprehension and language fluency.
Why can’t my child catch a ball?
If your child consistently struggles with catching or throwing a ball, it may be more than just clumsiness. From reflex integration delays to poor hand-eye coordination and dyspraxia, this blog explores the deeper reasons behind these challenges. Discover how movement therapy and targeted exercises can help your child improve focus, balance, and physical confidence.
The secret of removing distractions
Do you ever have that itch to jump to the next most fascinating book and can't wait to finish the current book, regardless of how good it is?
Bal-A-Vis-X the journey to Tucson, Arizona 2010
In 2010, I left my young daughter behind to travel to Tucson, Arizona and train in Bal-A-Vis-X. What I discovered there changed the course of my work, and my mission.