Can Vision Therapy Help My Child?
A full evaluation will help determine if your child has a visual problem that is interfering with the learning. The doctor also will ascertain if the problem will respond to vision therapy. If vision therapy is indicated, an individualized program can be designed to address the specific difficulties you child is having. Often, vision therapy can enhance your child's visual abilities by helping your child learn to use his or her eyes together in a more coordinated way. Through enhanced visual awareness and practice, therapy improves skills such as focusing , eye teaming, and eye tracking. When the visual system functions correctly an efficiently, the energy saved can be used to improve reading comprehension. Learning becomes enjoyable again, allowing your child to think more clearly and to learn more quickly rather than struggling to read and comprehend written materials. Books become gateways to learning and wil no longer be associated with headaches and discomfort.
An extensive body of research supports the efficacy of vision therapy, showing that for many conditions, the success rates are in teh 90th percentile and aboove. Parents should feel free to contact our office for reprints of supporting the effectiveness of vision therapy.
Signs and Symptoms of a Visual Problem?
Physical Clues
One eye turning in or out
Squinting, eye-rubbing
Excessive blinking
Blurred or Double Vision
Dizziness or nausea after reading
Head tilting, closing or covering an eye
Secondary Symptoms
Smart in everything but school
Low self-esteem, poor self-image
Quick temper flare ups, aggressiveness
Short attention span and day dreams
Fatique, frustration, stress and irritability
Excessive amount of time on homework
Performance Clues
Frequent loss of place
Omits, inserts or rereads words
Avoidance of near work
Poor reading Comprehension
Poor Handwriting
Difficulty copying from the board
Letter or word reversals
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