{"podcast":{"title":"Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners","slug":"non-linear-learning-rethinking-education-for-neurodivergent-learners-717057","podcast_index_feed_id":717057,"rss_url":"https://functionalnutritionforkids.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.drvaishsarathy.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/3/8/9/438994d1b76af56d27a2322813b393ee/Cover-NonLinearLearning_1.jpg","author":"Dr. Vaish Sarathy","episode_count":100,"summary":"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 support your child's learning, regulation, and independence without burnout or arbitrary busy work. Together we explore how to: - Break learning barriers so your child with Autism / Down Syndrome / ADHD can learn complex Math and Science - Make teaching and learning at home a flow state - Support brain + body health with practical, science-backed tools - Use Non Linear Education strategies to unlock growth in ways traditional systems never could Hear from top educators, researchers, and self-advocates. And most importantly, believe again: in your child, and in yourself.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/non-linear-learning-rethinking-education-for-neurodivergent-learners-717057"},"episode":{"title":"198 How Understanding Apraxia changes your child's Education - with Dana Johnson","slug":"198-how-understanding-apraxia-changes-your-child-s-education-with-dana-johnson","published_at":"2025-11-28T06:38:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/non-linear-learning-rethinking-education-for-neurodivergent-learners-717057/198-how-understanding-apraxia-changes-your-child-s-education-with-dana-johnson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/non-linear-learning-rethinking-education-for-neurodivergent-learners-717057","url":"https://nonlinearlearningpodcast.com/198-how-understanding-apraxia-changes-your-childs-education-with-dana-johnson","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/functionalnutritionforkids/Episode_171.mp3?dest-id=1502153","summary":"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","meta_description":"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 awa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2583,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/non-linear-learning-rethinking-education-for-neurodivergent-learners-717057/episodes/198-how-understanding-apraxia-changes-your-child-s-education-with-dana-johnson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/non-linear-learning-rethinking-education-for-neurodivergent-learners-717057/198-how-understanding-apraxia-changes-your-child-s-education-with-dana-johnson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}