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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.

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Why Forbrain® headphones are a worthwhile investment

Did you know the sound of your child’s voice can be used to boost their reading skills?

When we read, most of us visualise the characters, the scenery, events in our mind's eye. For a good few years, when my child was in primary school, she was obsessed with C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series.

The internal narrator’s voice combines with the associated images to help us jump into the pages of our favourite book. 

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Is your child receiving the proper instructions when learning to read?

Despite years of phonics instruction in schools, many children still struggle with reading. This post explores why proper instruction matters, how to spot early signs of difficulty, like confusion with vowel sounds and what parents can do at home to support their child's reading journey.

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