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Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners

Dr. Vaish Sarathy
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Where we raise the bar on Education for children with a disability. Educating a child with a disability isn't for the faint of heart, and if you're a parent or educator who refuses to give up on your child's potential, you're in the right place. Hosted by TEDx speaker and Ph.D. Chemist Dr. Vaish Sarathy [mom to a non-speaking Autistic teen with Down syndrome], this podcast offers a bold new way to... more

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Latest Episodes

Do support groups actually help, or do they reinforce the very mindset that keeps parents stuck?

In this episode, I sit down with Sara Intonato to unpack this difficult question.

Both of us (and probably you) have lived the same reality:

• Hy... more

Most special education systems operate on this premise: Students with disabilities must master small foundational skills before they are allowed access to academic content. In practice, this often means students spend years repeating the same goals -... more

Dr. Vaish Sarathy speaks with Dr. Kendall Stewart (former surgeon turned functional medicine + genomics clinician) about the biochemistry of learning: how inflammation, metabolic factors, neurotransmitter balance, and genetics can influence regulatio... more

Homeschooling sometimes begins when parents realize the education system is not serving their child.

In this episode of Non Linear Learning, Dr. Vaish Sarathy speaks with Victoria Lenormand, a former detective turned holistic health practitioner a... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Intonato
Best-selling author, internationally recognized coach, speaker, founder of Autism Changemakers
Autism Changemakers
Episode: 204. Do Support Groups Actually Work? The Hard Truth About Finding Your People - with Sara Intonato
Sruthi Muralidharan
Teacher of high school physics and inclusion advocate
Public school inclusion cohort
Episode: 203. Your student with Down Syndrome belongs in a mainstream Physics Class
Dr. Kendall Stewart
Expert in functional medicine and genomic research, focusing on autism and neuroimmune challenges.
Coffee with Dr. Stewart
Episode: 202. Inflammation, Energy, and Learning: A Functional Medicine Lens with Dr. Kendall Stewart
Victoria Lenormand
Former detective turned holistic health practitioner and parent of a neurodivergent child
Episode: 201. Is School Costing Your Child Too Much? A Homeschooling Conversation
Dana Johnson
Co-creator of the Spellers Method and owner of multiple Spellers Centers.
Spellers Method
Episode: 198 How Understanding Apraxia changes your child's Education - with Dana Johnson
Dr. Scott Sherr
Board certified internal medicine doctor and CEO of Troscriptions
Troscriptions
Episode: 197 Beyond Burnout: GABA Support, Mitochondria, and Realistic Help for Parents of Autistic Kids
Dr. Eric Strobl
Psychiatrist and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in autism and machine learning applications in medicine.
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: 196 Oxytocin, Autism, and how Autism Research works
Maxwell Ivey
Entrepreneur, author, speaker, and accessibility advocate
The Blind Blogger
Episode: 195 What's Your Excuse? Lessons on Problem-Solving, Asking for Help, and Doing the Next Thing
Daria Kotenko
Mother of two boys, one of whom is non-speaking autistic and learns to communicate through typing.
Episode: 194 Every Skill Can Be Built: Inside Non Linear Education with Daria Kotenko

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Dr. Vaish Sarathy
Host of Non Linear Learning, educator and researcher focused on neurodivergent education and family support.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Informative, encouraging and inspiring

    Vaish’s podcast fills a big void in the parenting folks with disability space- a space that is neither trying to “fix” the kid, nor peddling in sappy acceptance but one that is focusing on helping kids learn and thrive by presuming competence and experimenting with novel learning methods. I feel supported as a parent, and inspired as a teacher by this podcast. Do give it a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Msruthi
    United States8 months ago
  • Informative, loving content that resonates with people

    I love listening to Dr. Vaish’s content which is thoughtful, thorough and absolutely amazing. Each session is well conceived and detailed and helps families of kids with neurodifferences, and people with neurodifferences understand how to learn, grow and be happy. So refreshing and beautiful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anuradha Gupta, AD
    United States9 months ago
  • A Thought Provoking and Entertaining Perspective on Autism and Neurodivergence

    Dr. Sarathy’s podcast offers radical perspectives and personal stories whilst uplifting fascinating science. She interviews a wide variety of experts and parents alike. Her dedication to communication as a human right is inspiring. Real and heartfelt, I absolutely cannot recommend this podcast enough to parents, siblings, caregivers, and educators to those with autism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ricecrackery
    United States10 months ago
  • Outside the box

    This podcast confirms that the world thrives on diversity! There are endless paths and possibilities, as there are individuals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daparmeter
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must Listen

    An informative and practical podcast, helping us as parents learn to better support the kids we love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allison Schaaf
    United Statesa year ago

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Many praise the show for challenging low expectations and centering autonomy and competence.
Audiences value concise, evidence-informed discussions with diverse experts.
Listeners appreciate practical, hopeful guidance for families navigating neurodivergent education.

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198 How Understanding Apraxia changes your child's Education - with Dana Johnson
Q: How do you support someone who struggles with initiation and inhibition?
I start with helping them build intentional movements and then make sure they get the right sensory input to assist with their motor skills.
198 How Understanding Apraxia changes your child's Education - with Dana Johnson
Q: What is the one change you'd like to see in the autism community this year?
I want every family to have a good or excellent understanding of what apraxia is and how to relate it to their child.
196 Oxytocin, Autism, and how Autism Research works
Q: Could you tell us a little bit more about what those types are?
I did reanalyze the Soars-B trial and found evidence that oxytocin is superior to placebo in particular types of social functioning.
196 Oxytocin, Autism, and how Autism Research works
Q: Is it correct that you revisited an earlier analysis or an earlier study?
There has been a lot of interest in studying oxytocin and autism. Unfortunately, a lot of the results have been mixed due to a variety of reasons.
196 Oxytocin, Autism, and how Autism Research works
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about what your research is at the University of Pittsburgh?
It's mainly about creating innovative machine learning algorithms that solve or help solve a lot of fundamental problems in medicine.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Non Linear Learning

What is Non Linear Learning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on rethinking education for neurodivergent learners, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, autonomy, and non-traditional approaches. Episodes span inclusive classroom practices, non-linear education, trauma-informed parenting, and practical strategies to support learning, regulation, and independence for children with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and related profiles. A notable pattern is showcasing real-world methods—from homeschooling and democratic education to hands-on science engagement—delivered by researchers, educators, and parents who prioritize presuming competence and community-based support. The show stands out for bridging research and lived experience, offering actionable steps for families and educators wh... more

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2. Sruthi Muralidharan
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