
Blog
Usha Patel, Neurocognitive Therapist and Director of Raviv Practice London shares her first-hand experience of working with children /adults and the latest research and upcoming events in her series of blog posts.
How Much Sleep Should Your Child Get?
Putting a child to bed at 7:30 pm doesn't mean they'll be asleep by then. Many parents say bedtime routines take ages—bath time, a story (or reading), and then waiting for their child to drift off. An hour later, they check in and find their child still wide awake!
Does my child have attachment disorder?
Jake was four years old when his parents asked a psychologist to observe him at nursery. At home, he was playful and communicative, but at nursery, he remained silent..
The part of lockdown they never mention
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” I’m betting you heard a lot of this around COVID. Yes, there were restrictions on going to school and hanging out with their friends.
How making you part of the Safe and Sound process can help you and your child make a positive change
You may have heard about The Safe and Sound Protocol and how much it can help children who are neurodivergent or have special needs. However, our experience shows that working with parents first make a huge difference.
Are you worried about your child and their behaviour?
Are you worried about your child and how they behave at home and/or at school? Don’t worry – you are not alone, and help is at hand. The first step in addressing that behaviour is understanding it.
“My child is in the 99th percentile for reading but he is not able to tell me when he is hungry or thirsty”
Traditionally, our mainstream education system tells us that a child is successful when they achieve at classic activities, such as reading and writing. We rarely associate academically bright children with learning difficulties…
The Social Engagement System.
The feeling we are connected to others makes us feel safe in ourselves