Guest on – Dyslexia Explored Podcast

“Dyslexia is not a visual condition, but your much more likely to have visual problems.”
Bhavin Shah is a Behavioural Optometrist who specialises in understanding the visual problems faced by dyslexics. Although dyslexia isn’t a visual condition, dyslexics often have difficulties with visual stress,  visual tracking, words moving over the page etc..

“I’m trying to think, is there a voice going on in my head?”

In this episode, Matt and Richard take a deep dive into the book The Gift of Dyslexia and Matt’s experience with Davis Dyslexia Correction program.

In this podcast episode, Usha Patel shares her journey from architect to neurocognitive therapist, driven by her own struggles with reading and spelling. Since 2008, she has aided numerous children and parents dealing with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD, offering tailored solutions for each individual. Through play-based therapy sessions, she uncovers how each child learns, fostering trust and understanding. One effective but underutilized method she employs is the Infinity Walk, developed by Deborah Sunbeck in the 1980s, which aims to enhance coordination and sensorimotor skills. The episode explores Neurocognitive Therapy, its potential benefits for individuals and families, the Infinity Walk method, reading techniques, and challenges dyslexic individuals face in the workplace. If you’re a parent dealing with dyslexia or ADHD, this episode is essential listening.