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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.

ADHD, 12WK Habit Change, Working Memory Usha Patel BA (Hons) ADHD, 12WK Habit Change, Working Memory Usha Patel BA (Hons)

The “Time Planning Fallacy” and what it could mean for you

For most of us, the seasons don’t affect our time planning very much. We might feel more tired because it is dark when we wake up or come home from work, but usually we still know, for example, that it takes 30 minutes to get to work and plan accordingly. Many of those with ADHD, however, struggle with this because they struggle with measuring time.

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Maths, Dyscalculia, Anxiety, Handwriting Usha Patel BA (Hons) Maths, Dyscalculia, Anxiety, Handwriting Usha Patel BA (Hons)

How can I get rid of my child’s fear of maths once and for all?

Stress and anxiety about studying maths is very common among children of all ages. You might even remember yourself struggling with it at school, or maybe you found a way to get to grips with it. In this blog, learn what’s really holding them back and how to help them finally enjoy numbers.

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Dyslexia, Working Memory Usha Patel BA (Hons) Dyslexia, Working Memory Usha Patel BA (Hons)

What is the best way to help my undiagnosed child, age six?

Is your happy, curious child dreading school but thriving on weekends? If you suspect a learning difficulty like dyslexia but can’t get a diagnosis yet, this blog is for you. Learn how to support your child at home with simple, powerful strategies that boost confidence, build cognitive skills like working memory, and make learning joyful again.

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Coordination, Reflex Integration, Bal-A-Vis-X Usha Patel BA (Hons) Coordination, Reflex Integration, Bal-A-Vis-X Usha Patel BA (Hons)

Why is my child’s body always floppy, and why does he run funny?

If your child always seems floppy, uncoordinated, or runs funny, you’re not imagining it. These movement quirks may be early signs of deeper neurodevelopmental gaps, often missed in traditional assessments. From reflex integration to parent-led therapy like Bal-A-Vis-X, this blog explores how to decode your child’s movement challenges and what steps you can take to help them thrive.

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Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Learning, Bal-A-Vis-X, Dyslexia Usha Patel BA (Hons) Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Learning, Bal-A-Vis-X, Dyslexia Usha Patel BA (Hons)

Help! My child can’t decide which hand to write with!

Many children don’t settle on a dominant handwriting hand by age 5, but persistent uncertainty can cause confusion and delays. In this blog, we explore how reflex integration, bilateral coordination, and therapeutic tools like bal‑a‑vis‑x can gently guide your child toward confident handwriting and motor control.

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