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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.

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Bridget Jones: Mad about the boy (an ADHDer?)

Is Bridget Jones just disorganised, or does her chaos reflect something deeper? Watching "Mad About the Boy" through the eyes of a neurocognitive therapist reveals telltale signs of undiagnosed ADHD that many women live with every day.

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Will my daughter grow out of her dyslexia and dysgraphia diagnosis?

Many parents ask if children diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia will eventually outgrow these learning differences. While these conditions don’t disappear, early intervention, therapy, and assistive technologies can help children build skills, adapt, and thrive through school and beyond.

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Is striving for perfection something children should avoid?

In an early conversation with the father of one of my students, he mentioned that his son, James, always wanted things to be perfect. Perfectionism was a crippling trait for James, who suffered from several co-existing conditions of; dyscalculia, dyslexia and developmental coordination disorder (DCD).

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How much sleep should your child get?

Putting your child to bed doesn’t mean they’ll fall asleep right away. Discover how many hours of sleep your child actually needs, why breathing patterns matter, and how a simple bedtime technique can help them relax, breathe better, and fall asleep with ease.

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Helping your child through GSCEs

Supporting your teenager through GCSEs can feel overwhelming, especially if they have neurodiverse needs. Learn how neuroscience-based programs and targeted strategies can enhance memory, focus, and exam confidence to help your child succeed.

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How to teach a child to do their own shoelaces.

Tying shoelaces can be a major milestone for children, especially those with neurodiverse challenges. Learn a simple, effective approach to help your child master this life skill and build confidence along the way.

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Can you tell if your child has dyslexia just by looking at their handwriting?

While issues with handwriting are certainly considered when it comes to diagnosing dyslexia, they are not actually key indicators themselves. Letter or number reversals can occur for a number of different reasons, and concerned parents should look elsewhere for signs of dyslexia in their children.

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