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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.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) - how many days does it take?
If you are here reading this blog post, you may be searching for information on the duration of the SSP programme. You may also need clarification on the program's number of modules. If you have completed the SSP programme before, you may find that the number of modules have increased, and want to……
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.
Are you worried about how your child will do in their SATs or 11+?
Exams can be an extremely stressful time for both children and parents. So, why it is that every time you see your child, they are staring at their phone? Surely, they should be revising!
How making you part of the Safe and Sound process can help you and your child make a positive change
You may have heard about The Safe and Sound Protocol and how much it can help children who are neurodivergent or have special needs. However, our experience shows that working with parents first make a huge difference.
Are you worried about your child and their behaviour?
Are you worried about your child and how they behave at home and/or at school? Don’t worry – you are not alone, and help is at hand. The first step in addressing that behaviour is understanding it.
“My child is in the 99th percentile for reading but he is not able to tell me when he is hungry or thirsty”
Traditionally, our mainstream education system tells us that a child is successful when they achieve at classic activities, such as reading and writing. We rarely associate academically bright children with learning difficulties…
What Is Executive Functioning and How to Identify the Weak Areas
Does your child have problems with finding homework, talking out of turn, or temper tantrums? He may have executive functioning problems. These skills help us manage daily life and deficiencies can lead to underachievement if not treated.
How often should you repeat the Safe and Sound Protocol?
Parents have reported that their children were able to receive hugs for the first time without feeling overwhelmed.
Why Can’t I Concentrate?
Things were always in the pipeline, never today, never now. I didn’t realise I needed pint drop silence to concentrate.
My Daughter Jumps Every Time The Vacuum Cleaner Goes On.
My daughter jumps every time the vacuum cleaner goes on. She is scared of going to places where there is an electric hand drier, and she cries when there is an abrupt loud noise.
The Social Engagement System.
The feeling we are connected to others makes us feel safe in ourselves
A new kind of happy; removing anxiety in adults.
I have always been aware of the sound of my monotone voice.