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Category: Frustration in Homework
The Intersection of Vision and Learning: How Vision Shapes Our Potential
In our increasingly demanding visual world, the importance of vision in learning is often underestimated. Vision is not just about seeing small details; it’s a complex process that plays a pivotal role in how we absorb, understand, and retain information.…
ADHD behaviors often a sign of a developmental vision problem
ADHD, is a well known condition that is associated with poor attention and concentration. As a matter of fact, in the April 12, 2024 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) News Brief, the headline reads: More Than…
When reading isn’t easy or fun, a Developmental Vision Evaluation is important to have done
We know that vision is critical to a child’s wellbeing and especially for reading. Indeed, visual abilities are what allows us to appreciate the world fully. Not only do children use their visual skills for reading, learning, and sports, but…
Abigail enjoys reading again and focuses better in school!
When I was younger I used to love school and reading, but when I was in third grade things started to get tough. Last summer I discovered a problem and it was my eyes. My grades were going down, my…
Improved Handwriting, Reading, Comprehension and Sports
While in 1st grade, I noticed Raegan was a much slower reader than the other children her age, and she would frequently leave out small words such as: and, a, the. During the summer I took her to see the…
Teacher Reported Great Gains
Robert initially was thought to have acuity issues at his well-child exam. He was then referred to an Optometrist, who then diagnosed him with Convergence Insufficiency. He could see 20/20. He had always struggled to read at grade level. He…
Near-Double Vision: Understanding Why Your Child Struggles
When a child struggles in school, the biggest question for a parent to answer is why? While setting up study plans and establishing goals can be effective, many parents discover that their child’s avoidance behaviors cannot simply be corrected by…
Struggling in Reading, Frustration with Homework…Using this Summer to Prepare for Future Success!
Does your student miss-call easy words? Does he or she lose their place on the page, often re-reading the same row or skipping rows of text all together? Does your student find it difficult to concentrate while reading and thus…
When Your Child Struggles…an excellent text on vision and learning
An excellent resource for parents and teachers is the book authored by Dr. David Cook, “When Your Child Struggles- The Myths of 20/20 Vision”. Thus book provides a wealth of information that is easy to read and understand the connection…
Is your Child Struggling in School?
August is National Children’s Vision and Learning Month 2007. In recognition of this important Public Awareness Campaign, EXCELerated Vision presents the following article, written by Barry Tannen, O.D.,FCOVD, FAAO, a leading expert in the field of children’s vision. Dr. Tannen…