# 192 The Cost of Low Expectations (and the #1 Shift to Break Free)

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Podcast: [Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/non-linear-learning-rethinking-education-for-neurodivergent-learners-717057)
Published: 2025-10-03T06:21:00+00:00
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## Resource

The biggest barrier in your child's education isn't Autism, Down syndrome, or even learning disabilities. It's low expectations . When a 12-year-old is handed board books or toddler math, the hidden message is: "This is all I think you can do." That belief shapes motivation, behavior, trust, and hope for the future. In this episode of Non Linear Learning , Dr. Vaish Sarathy unpacks the true cost of low expectations and shares the #1 shift to break free: speaking to your child with age appropriate language. You'll hear: Why "presuming competence" isn't enough How low expectations create a vicious cycle of poor behavior and lost trust ONE Simple way to change this and expand your child's thought process 👉 Ready to raise the bar? Join Dr. Vaish for her free live webinar on How to Teach your Child ANYTHING! . Save your spot here: www.drvaishsarathy.com/learningskills .

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