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Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners

Dr. Vaish Sarathy
Autism
Down Syndrome
Education
Neurodiversity
Gut Health
Non-Linear Education
Nutrition
Communication Skills
Parenting
Non Linear Education
Apraxia
Motivation
College Readiness
Neurodivergent Learners
Meal Planning
Disability
Neuroplasticity
Dietary Restrictions
Child Development
ADHD

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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We don't make a neurotypical kid prove they can read before we hand them a book. We just teach them to read. But for non-speaking and minimally speaking learners, the rules flip. Sit in the chair first. Imitate first. Get it right four days in a row ... more

You've talked to 10 therapists. Tried 20 strategies. And your child still goes from calm to crisis in 30 seconds - for reasons no-one understands.

Understanding a body requires that we understand the sensory information coming in. And Dr. Dana John... more

We talk a lot about what our students can't do. But something that educators have found over the years is that there is a scatter to the skills we see in our students.

The wildly uneven profile that we see could actually be a blessing.

Mark Tal... more

The IEP meeting is supposed to be about your child. Have you noticed that it often feels like it's about everyone else's comfort?

Dr. Diana Fannon spent 24 years inside public school systems as a bilingual school psychologist and director of speci... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Dana Johnson
Founder of Spellers Center Tampa and co-creator of the Spellers Method; expert in autism and whole body apraxia
Spellers Center Tampa / Autism and Apraxia Doctor
Episode: 208. The Eighth Sense: Understanding Behaviour, Communication, and Meltdowns with Dr. Dana Johnson
Mark Talaga
Counselor, speaker and consultant specializing in the social, emotional and developmental needs of gifted and twice exceptional individuals
Center for Identity Potential
Episode: 207. Where there is deficit, there is also great strength - with Mark Talaga
Diana Fannon
Former director of special education, bilingual school psychologist, founder of Disability Ed Pros
Disability Ed Pros
Episode: 206. What the IEP Is Not Telling You - A Special Ed Insider Breaks It Down (with Dr. Diana Fannon)
Dr. Andrew Hill
Neuroscientist and pioneer in brain optimization
Peak Brain Institute
Episode: 205. Why the Smartest Brains Are Also the Most Dysregulated | Dr. Andrew Hill
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

Host

Dr. Vaish Sarathy
Host of Non Linear Learning, TEDx speaker and Ph.D. chemist focused on education for neurodivergent learners.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 72 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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Episodes are described as insightful, empowering, and relatable to both professionals and caregivers.
The show is praised for thoughtful, thorough coverage and practical guidance for parents and educators.
Listeners find it highly informative and encouraging for families navigating neurodivergent learning.

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208. The Eighth Sense: Understanding Behaviour, Communication, and Meltdowns with Dr. Dana Johnson
Q: How should caregivers approach education differently for children with complex sensory profiles?
Caregivers should embrace an individualized, process-oriented approach that investigates underlying sensory and motor system needs, rather than applying generic behavioral strategies, and they should advocate for a paradigm shift within schools and therapy services.
208. The Eighth Sense: Understanding Behaviour, Communication, and Meltdowns with Dr. Dana Johnson
Q: What do meltdowns typically indicate beyond a behavioral issue?
They often reflect a mismatch between internal bodily signals and the brain's interpretation, such as interoceptive gaps or issues with sensing needs like hunger or bladder signals, which can lead to rapid escalation if not addressed.
206. What the IEP Is Not Telling You - A Special Ed Insider Breaks It Down (with Dr. Diana Fannon)
Q: How can families advocate effectively when the district is slow to change?
Document concerns in writing, request an IEP meeting, bring a trusted supporter, and consider consulting an advocate or attorney when appropriate to create a formal paper trail and escalate the process.
206. What the IEP Is Not Telling You - A Special Ed Insider Breaks It Down (with Dr. Diana Fannon)
Q: What should parents look for in an IEP to avoid compliance-based goals?
Parents should look for grade-level goals connected to standards, child-led or child-chosen activities, and accommodations that support regulation and access to learning, rather than rigid, task-focused compliance targets.
206. What the IEP Is Not Telling You - A Special Ed Insider Breaks It Down (with Dr. Diana Fannon)
Q: What do you think is fundamentally getting wrong about how schools serve children with disabilities?
The system is trying to force all learners into a single linear model instead of changing the system to fit the learner, which leads to misaligned supports and under-recognition of competence.

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1. Dr. Dana Johnson
2. Mark Talaga
3. Diana Fannon
4. Dr. Andrew Hill
5. Sara Intonato
6. Sruthi Muralidharan
7. Dr. Kendall Stewart
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