172 Close the Gap - 3 things you can do to address the gap in your child's education

02/20/25 • 12 min

Do you ever feel like your child is falling behind their peers?

In this episode of Non Linear Learning, we talk about the gaps that Traditional Education can create in Neurodivergent learners and 3 ways you can address that right now!

I’ll explain how sensory needs, Apraxia, and an under-resourced education system contribute to the illusion of "lagging behind." Plus, three actionable steps to reframe, support, and empower your child's learning journey.

Tune in and let's obliterate the gap!

Do you ever feel like your child is falling behind their peers?

In this episode of Non Linear Learning, we talk about the gaps that Traditional Education can create in Neurodivergent learners and 3 ways you can address that right now!

Tune in and let's obliterate the gap!

Previous Episode

171 How Understanding Apraxia changes your child's Education - with Dana Johnson

I first spoke with Dana Johnson nearly 4 years ago, and that conversation completely changed how I saw vision and learning. I call it my "ocular motor awakening"—when I truly understood that vision has three components, and only one of them is corrected by glasses.

Dana is the co-creator of the Spellers Method and the founder of multiple centers dedicated to helping non-speaking individuals communicate and learn with purpose. As both an occupational therapist (OT) and a Spellers Method practitioner, she brings a unique approach to supporting individuals with autism, apraxia, dyspraxia, and sensory-motor differences.

In this episode, we talk about the power of purposeful motor skills, breaking down barriers for non-speakers, and what real communication means.

Key Takeaways:

Vision isn’t just about eyesight—it’s about how the brain processes what we see.
Apraxia is a motor planning challenge, not a cognitive one.
Communication is possible when we focus on purposeful motor skills.
What does right support look like?

Get in Touch:

👉 Learn more about Dana Johnson’s work at Spellers Method Tampa👉 Connect with Dr. Vaish Sarathy on Instagram: @drvaishsarathy

Next Episode

173 Presuming Genius, Telepathy and Intuition [Tiger Moms Chat with Searmi Park]

The Tiger Moms Chat is a series of unfiltered hard-hitting (sometimes) conversations. As Searmi and Vaish wonder what it is to be a tiger mom - they think that being a tiger mom partly means pushing past comfort zones.

We discuss a few controversial topics in this episode - including the Telepathy Tapes - both for and against.

From Vaish: "The question is not if telepathy is real. It is - is it necessary to sensationalize an already marginalized group?"

We discuss if presuming competence is the same as presuming genius and more.

Please check out Episode 171 for more on Apraxia.