{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"198 How Understanding Apraxia changes your child's Education - with Dana Johnson","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 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\u2019t just about eyesight it\u2019s 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: \ud83d\udc49 Learn more about Dana Johnson\u2019s work at Spellers Method Tampa \ud83d\udc49 Connect with Dr. Vaish Sarathy on Instagram: @drvaishsarathy ","author_name":"Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drvaishsarathy.com\/","html":"