Non Linear Learning

In this episode, we talk about what a severe learning disability actually is and how can you reduce it. There are other terms used for it like "low-functioning", severely autistic, severe intellectual delay.

Very few of the labels actually go into the root cause of the issue.

In this issue, you will learn:

1. What a severe delay/ disability actually means
2. What you can do to reduce the severity
3. How to move ahead.

Sign up for my FREE training where I share Behind the Scenes Wisdom and Secrets about how I teach Math and Science to children labeled with “severe” disabilities. You can sign up at the link in my bio which is www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/teachyourchild

In Episode 120, Dr. Erica Peirson and I discuss the potential risks and concerns associated with carbohydrate restrictive diets, particularly for children.

CAUTION: If you / your child is already on a restrictive diet, especially for medical needs, please do not make changes without the support and Ok of a medical / nutritional professional as the case may be. This conversation is for educational purposes only. Restrictive diets are hard and tricky, so make sure you have someone by your side who knows what they are doing, and who can help you navigate.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Purpose of the GAPS diet. 2:48
• Why GAPS can fail your child? 9:12
• Restrictive diets that restrict carbohydrates. 14:57
• The story of a child who turned around when carbs were introduced. 17:54
• Respect for the child and their body. 22:56
• What to do about the fear of sugar and carbs. 29:12
• Gut motility and the microbiome. 37:03
• How to figure out grains and gluten? 42:06

You can find Dr. Peirson HERE. She is also on Instagram and Facebook. Here’s the article referenced.

How GAPS can fail your child by Judy Converse.

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Non-Linear Education taught by Vaish Sarathy, Ph.D. [How to teach any child with an Intellectual Delay] will soon be open for enrollment.

What does adding a Movement Therapy do to a child’s learning and communication? I chatted with Sonia Story and Lili  Turns out quite a lot.

Welcome to Functional Nutrition and Learning for kids - the podcast where we explore learning and education for kids with disabilities such as Down syndrome and Autism from inside out.

In this podcast, you will learn:

• Why communication may be stalled due to dis regulation
• What neurodevelopmental and integrative movements can do to support regulation
• How adding more than one complementary technique can transform a child’s growth
• The difference between behavior and compensation.

This is a pretty phenomenal episode, and here are some links if you want to know Sonia and Lili more. 

Brain and Sensory Foundations course

Case Studies, Inspiring Stories and Research

47 pages of Evidence on brain-based movements for transforming challenges

In addition, just for nervous moms, I have created a 10-step free resource to help you make most of your child’s return to school this year. 

If you are nervous about another year with IEPs and going Back-To-School within a special ed system, check out my free resource at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/backtoschool

How does intelligence work again? We don’t know. But we do know the ONE technique, the ONE process that can help your child (and you) develop nuanced thinking skills, critical thought, an engaged mind, and an active brain - things we regard as intelligence. 

It is widely known in all circles, with all cognitive experts, AND even with employers to help build engagement in their companies, but the people that should be using these - TEACHERS, and PARENTS don’t often use this. 

In this episode, Dr. Vaish Sarathy tells you exactly what to do to build your student’s complex thinking skills. 

If you want to explore how lesson plans may look for you with this idea, please DM Vaish at www.instagram.com/drvaishsarathy 

You can also access her free ebook on Learning Strategies that Actually Work here. 

In Episode 117, join Dr. Vaish Sarathy and Dr. Mary Wilde as they delve into the topic of anxiety in children. Discover practical strategies and insights to support mental well-being and empower children to thrive. We will:

• Explore how anxiety doesn't define a child's identity and learn tools to equip them for success

• Uncover the contributing factors to the anxiety epidemic, including social media and unfiltered information

• Delve into 4 essential pillars of well-being

• Explore the mind-body-spirit connection and the importance of cultivating safety and security

You can reach Dr. Wilde at drmarywilde.com or connect on Insta at @drmarywilde.

Dr. Wilde is sharing her free notes titled: "Your Road to Calm: Stress Detox for the Modern Family" by clicking HERE.

If you are looking to address Anxiety through Gut Health, you can find 5 powerful tools in my Free Ebook here: www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/guthealth

What questions remain in your mind? Send me a DM on Insta www.instagram.com/drvaishsarathy

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child’s doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

The biggest variable in communication for Autistic kids / adults is REGULATION. In today’s podcast Casey DePriest explains Polyvagal Theory and how this explains behavior and regulation in our kids. 

Make sure to tune in now to learn:

1. What is the difference between a top-down and bottom-up approach to behavior?

2. Why asking a child to change their behavior doesn’t work

3. The 3 types of movement challenges that Autistic kids face

4. How do music and rhythm impact our children’s movement

5. Why regulation is the most important part of communication

And much more!

You can find Casey at www.optimalaccess.org 

You can download 6 learning strategies/ hacks for your kid with Autism here:

www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/learning

Episode 115 with Dr. Christine Houghton is a SULFORAPHANE SPOTLIGHT EPISODE.

You will learn:

1. Why sulforaphane is an effective gateway therapeutic molecule, 

2. How it can be used to build up gut healing in patients, 

3. Why food doesn’t work instead of supplements in this case, and 

4. What dosing looks like

5. Why you shouldn’t just overload on broccoli

Sit back, relax and let’s jump into Sulphoraphane. In the meantime, you can find Dr. Houghton on www.cell-logic.com, and you can find gut health tidbits at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/guthealth

Please consider leaving me a review on your favorite podcast platform and share this episode with your friends and family. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amanda Archibald about the importance of diversity in food as medicine. We discuss:

• Why Euro-Centric cuisines could be completely missing the point for other cultures.

• The significance of polyphenols and bioactives in ancient cuisines, 

• The interplay between genetics and nutrient deficiencies

• Why it is super important to start with food first!

• Neurotransmitters and Nutrient deficienicies

This is a far-reaching podcast, and we also delved into inflammation, Omega-3s, genetics, arachidonic acid, vagus nerve activation and more!

Finally, we touched upon the 3 most critical nutrients for children with learning disoders.

You can find more or Amanda’s work at www.genomickitchen.com . 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to drop a review at www.ratethispodcast.com/vaish

In this episode, Dr. Vaish Sarathy answers the question of how long a child should be gluten-free.

Tune in to learn about:

• how long it takes to be on a gluten free diet to see results
• the signs of success on a gluten free diet
• why studies can be contradictory in their results on whether going gluten free can help.
• the significance of gluten in children with Autism, Down Syndrome and Gut Issues
• is removing gluten enough?

If you are looking for a course that will take you through the confusing maze of dietary interention, Roadmap to Attention and Regulation may be a good fit for you.

www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/roar

If you are overwhelmed by starting a diet without gluten, then my FREE Power Breakfast challenge is for you. Because we need to start somewhere - and where better than breakfast. It starts next week. So join me at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/powerbreakfast