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.
Is your child able to stay on task?
Can your child sit still and do their homework without constant reminders to stay on task? If this is a challenge, they may benefit from developing their Executive Functioning Skills (EFS).
When dyslexia is seen as a disease
This blog follows Christine's experience of being a highly educated woman with dyslexia navigating abuse and parenthood. Her journey shows how misunderstood dyslexia can lead to deep anxiety and how the right support can rebuild memory and confidence
The social engagement system
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.
How many times does a child need to be told they are naughty?
Is your child often called “naughty” when they’re really just curious? Learn how supporting curiosity and creative play can strengthen learning, build trust, and improve behaviour, especially for kids with dyspraxia and other learning challenges.
My daughter jumps every time the vacuum cleaner goes on
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.
What is executive functioning and how to identify the weak areas?
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.
Polyvagal Theory: The Science of feeling safe
The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr Stephen Porges, explains how the nervous system shapes our sense of safety and impacts conditions like anxiety, ADHD and PTSD. This blog introduces how cues of safety help regulate behaviour and support therapeutic progress.
Does your child struggle with high-frequency spellings?
Many children with dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD find high-frequency spellings difficult to retain. This blog shares a proven two-step approach using Stareway to Spelling and Cogmed Working Memory Training to strengthen visual recall and finally make spelling stick.
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.
Why can't I concentrate?
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.
When my son sits down for dinner, he often sits and stares at the plate of food
If your child struggles to get started with everyday tasks like eating, homework or getting dressed, they may have difficulties with sequencing and prioritisation. Learn how to recognise patterns in their behaviour and support them in building logical routines.
How often should you repeat the Safe and Sound Protocol?
Parents have reported that their children were able to receive hugs for the first time without feeling overwhelmed.
How does nutritional therapy complement neuro-cognitive therapy?
Nutritional therapy can enhance the results of brain training by creating a healthier chemical environment for neuron development. This blog explores how reducing inflammation and supporting brain health through diet can maximise the impact of neuro-cognitive interventions.
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.
How dyslexic minds work differently: Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver’s creative approach to cooking shows how dyslexic minds think differently. Many dyslexic learners thrive when their strengths are nurtured through intuition and creativity rather than structure.
Maths tools for better problem solving
Maths problem solving can be tough, even for children with strong memories. Success relies on flexible thinking, language skills, and working memory. Discover key challenges and practical ways to support your child’s maths learning journey.
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?
How well can you move your body?
The ability to move both parts of the body is only possible if the information is transferred across each side of the brain. This is the same for connecting the top and bottom halves of the body and, also the front and back.
Developing critical and problem-solving skills
It always surprises me how quickly a child of any school age, from 4 years upwards, can grasp this skill of solving Sudoku puzzles. It does not matter what the diagnosis is; dyslexia, dyscalculia, ASD, dyspraxia… even dysgraphia
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.