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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.
Why is my child struggling to read? Signs of a hidden vision problem
Has your child's school told you they're slow at reading, struggle with spelling, or can't copy from a book? Do they mix up their maths symbols or get tired quickly in class? If so, this blog will be of interest. These struggles often have overlooked causes and understanding them can make a real difference.
Comic books - a gateway to reading for Autistic children
Graphic novels are far easier to absorb than the dense walls of text found in most chapter books. Many autistic children struggle with pacing and timing, and large, unbroken blocks of text are particularly difficult for them to manage.
My 8-year-old son's educational psychologist report revealed he had visual processing problems
Visual processing problems often go undetected in children, even if eye tests come back clear. Learn how these issues affect reading, letter reversal, and attention, and how targeted therapy can help.
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.
Flop or Flob? The power of speaking it out
I was watching one of my students write the other day, and noticed countless problems with her seated position, her pencil grip, and how she was obscuring the sentence with her hand as she wrote. The effort was enormous on her part.