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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.

Neurodivergence, Cogmed, Working Memory, Safe and Sound Protocol Usha Patel BA (Hons) Neurodivergence, Cogmed, Working Memory, Safe and Sound Protocol Usha Patel BA (Hons)

Why Cogmed working memory training can fail

Here, at Raviv Practice London, we have developed a new method that shows more valuable data about the positive effects taking place. While we still use Cogmed as an objective measure, we have also introduced our own, more subjective, measure in the form of a questionnaire.

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Neurodivergence, Working Memory, Cogmed Usha Patel BA (Hons) Neurodivergence, Working Memory, Cogmed Usha Patel BA (Hons)

What is cogmed and is it worth the money?

Cogmed is a clinical software program, worked on at home, on the computer. Raviv Practice London has been using this program since it arrived in the United Kingdom in 2008. We are the leaders in terms of experience and have a track record of working directly with Cogmed (the makers of Cogmed) and then with Pearson Clinical (distributors of Cogmed). At Raviv Practice London, Cogmed is part of a more extensive therapeutic intervention for 90% of our students.

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

Power up your amazing ADHD brain with habit change!

Tired of chaos ruling your mornings or your mind? This post explores how ADHD brains can thrive using small, consistent habit changes. Inspired by bestselling books and real-world results, it explains why habit building is often the missing link in ADHD management and how Raviv Practice London 12 week program is helping both parents and teens take control.

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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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