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 some children can't sit still: a nervous system perspective 

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

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

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Sleep, Primitive Reflexes, Nasal Breathing Usha Patel BA (Hons) Sleep, Primitive Reflexes, Nasal Breathing Usha Patel BA (Hons)

How nasal breathing helps children sleep better and improve brain function

Good Sleep is essential for children.  During a good restorative sleep, children grow, consolidate memories, and recharge, ready for the next day.  Yet, many children struggle to get quality sleep each night.

A factor that often influences sleep quality is how your child breathes while sleeping.  

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MNRI, Coordination Usha Patel BA (Hons) MNRI, Coordination Usha Patel BA (Hons)

How movement is connected to how we learn

Neural pathways are routes created in the brain for information, thoughts, and responses to stimuli. However, thinking and talking are formed way later than physical movement. Babies can’t speak, but they certainly can learn to move, grasping and crawling long before they start to talk. The neural channels we create for movement activities are used later for thoughts and cognitive processes. 

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ADHD, MNRI, Primitive Reflexes, Reflex Integration, PTSD Usha Patel BA (Hons) ADHD, MNRI, Primitive Reflexes, Reflex Integration, PTSD Usha Patel BA (Hons)

Why does my nine-year-old still wet his bed?

If your bright and active nine-year-old still wets the bed, you're not alone, and it's not their fault. This blog explores the connection between unintegrated reflexes and nighttime accidents, and how therapies like MNRI can help resolve bedwetting quickly and effectively.

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