This behaviour is often misunderstood as inattentiveness, hyperactivity, or lack of discipline.

In my therapy work, however, I frequently see something very different.

Many parents with children with Autism worry about taking their child to new places for fear of using the public toilets and the anxiety created by automatic hand dryers.  

Lockdown wasn’t just missed school or screen time, it rewired children’s developing brains, making ‘home the only safe place.’ This led to anxiety, social struggles, and school refusal. But the brain’s plasticity means recovery is possible with the right support.

Curious about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and how long it takes to complete? This blog explains SSP’s core and optional modules, tailored durations from 5 to 25+ days, and tips for selecting the best therapist to guide you or your child through this effective vagus nerve therapy.

Here, at Raviv Practice London, we have developed a new method that shows more valuable data about the positive effects taking place. While we still use Cogmed as an objective measure, we have also introduced our own, more subjective, measure in the form of a questionnaire.

Exams can be an extremely stressful time for both children and parents. So, why it is that every time you see your child, they are staring at their phone? Surely, they should be revising!

Are you worried about your child and how they behave at home and/or at school? Don’t worry - you are not alone, and help is at hand. The first step in addressing that behaviour is understanding it.

Some children excel academically but struggle to recognise basic needs like hunger or discomfort. Learn how building body awareness through simple practices and therapies like the safe and sound protocol can improve emotional wellbeing and connection.

You may have heard about The Safe and Sound Protocol and how much it can help children who are neurodivergent or have special needs. However, our experience shows that working with parents first make a huge difference.

Social connection helps us feel safe, but for children with autism, it doesn't always come naturally. Learn how Dr. Stephen Porges’ Safe and Sound Protocol uses the social engagement system to reduce sensory overload and support meaningful connection.

My daughter jumps every time the vacuum cleaner goes on. She is scared of going to places where there is an electric hand drier, and she cries when there is an abrupt loud noise.

Does your child have problems with finding homework, talking out of turn, or temper tantrums? He may have executive functioning problems. These skills help us manage daily life and deficiencies can lead to underachievement if not treated.

An honest reflection from an adult with undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD, revealing how focus issues shaped his life and how practical strategies and mindset shifts helped him overcome them.

Parents have reported that their children were able to receive hugs for the first time without feeling overwhelmed.