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106 Reading Comprehension – Cracking the Code with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg

106 Reading Comprehension – Cracking the Code with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg

“Life outcomes are poorer for kids who are not good readers” – says today’s featured guest Dr. Marnie Ginsberg. The truth of this statement is profound for neurotypical kids. Unfortunately, most kids with Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, or Autism are not even allowed to become good readers or to access material that is age appropriate. 

In episode 106 – we go into one specific area of Reading Comprehension – Cracking the Code.

Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, Founder of Reading Simplified, is a reading difficulties detective who streamlines the science and art of reading instruction so teachers can rapidly learn effective techniques that help students accelerate to grade level and beyond. She also helps translate the latest understandings from science into practical, easy-to-implement activities. You can find Dr. Ginsberg at www.readingsimplified.com

If you have concerns with Reading Comprehension for your child, I have 4 strategies in a free download for you at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/readingtools

 

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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.

105 Magnesium – the how, why and what form for Kids

105 Magnesium – the how, why and what form for Kids

Did you know that there are almost 120,000 published papers studying Magnesium in Pubmed, and 150 of them just study Magnesium supporting hyperactivity. 

Over 300 study the effects of Magnesium and sleep and over 2000 publications study Magnesium and depression and it goes on. In fact last I looked, you could type in Magnesium and ANYTHING and you’d find a study for it.

But should you do Magnesium Glycinate or Magnesium Sulfate or Magnesium Citrate

Today’s guest Laura Collinwood, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach, talks to us about the importance and all-pervasiveness of Magnesium – the different types and when and why they are important.

Magnesium can be a phenomenal support for Autistic people in that it supports anxiety, hyperactivity, constipation and sleep – symptoms that often co-exist. 

To know exactly what forms to use and where (a sort of bullet-point summary of this podcast) get your Magnesium Toolkit here: 

https://www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/magnesium

You can also reach Laura and her fantastic Magnesium Products at https://www.health-and-wisdom.com/ – Coupon MAG10 will give you 10% off.

 

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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.

104 Sound Therapies for Learning and Regulation with Ange Anderson

104 Sound Therapies for Learning and Regulation with Ange Anderson

I am chatting with experienced Special Educator Ange Anderson. And this is a unique episode in that it ended up being a pretty exhaustive list of various sound therapies that Ange has used over the years and has found to be impactful in improving her students’ regulation. 

Among other things we talk about:

Sound Baths

Music Therapy

Auditory Integration Therapy, etc. 

I often talk about 6 things you can do to start impacting learning right away – and these are in my free ebook – www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/learning. To this, I would add Auditory Integration Therapy as a 7th.

Here’s a link to Ange’s book

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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.

103 It is a VATA generation of kids – with Nidhi Pandya

103 It is a VATA generation of kids – with Nidhi Pandya

What’s common between Salads, cold milk, and lack of sleep? Nidhi Pandya, an Ayurvedic Practitioner explains that every one of these can lead to increased Vata which is a common core of most neurological issues. 

Join me as I discuss how and why thousand-year-old Ayurvedic frameworks are still relevant today in treating diseases and dysfunction, that may never have been discussed in ancient times.

We discuss:

  • Why Ayurvedic principles still work today
  • Gut Health per Ayurvedic dosha type
  • Why today’s kids are a Vata generation
  • 8 steps for an Ayurvedic lifestyle that can help kids with Autism, ADHD or neurological issues.

You can reach Nidhi at 

https://www.instagram.com/my_ayurvedic_life/

https://nidhipandya.podia.com/decode-digestive-disorders

Nidhi talks about gut health in this podcast. If you want to get started on Gut Health basics for your child with Down syndrome or Autism, hop on to www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/guthealth and get your free guide.

 

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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.

102 The Experience of Trauma in Mothers with Dr. Aimie Apigian

102 The Experience of Trauma in Mothers with Dr. Aimie Apigian

“When we have trauma patterns in our nervous system, the only possible outcome are behaviors that come from a trauma place.”

Today’s episode is all about TRAUMA and the NERVOUS SYSTEM. Until this episode, I freely admit that I might have had a misunderstanding of trauma as an event, as opposed to an experience. Dr. Aimie calls it anything that leaves a lasting effect on the body.

Whether you have experienced Trauma, or care for someone who may have experienced Trauma, I hope this episode steers toward an understanding of Trauma and How to Unravel it.

You can reach Dr. Aimie at https://www.traumahealingaccelerated.com/ and find the 21-day Journey she recommends.

If you are finding this podcast valuable, I would deeply appreciate a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/vaish

 

 

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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.