Reading & Learning Problems
About Reading & Learning Problems
In education, vision is the dominant sensory system, as 80% of learning is done through the visual system. Deficits within this system often decrease a student’s reading and learning abilities. Did you know, many treatable vision problems mimic ADHD and Dyslexia behaviors!
Details
Even with 20/20 eyesight, several vision conditions can affect a child’s ability to read and learn. These vision conditions are not always obvious and often go undetected during school vision screenings.
The most common vision conditions that affect learning are:
- Accommodative Dysfunction
- Amblyopia “Lazy Eye”
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Post-Concussion Vision Syndrome
- Visual Processing Disorder
These vision conditions often share the same symptoms used to diagnose ADHD. Since these behaviors are commonly linked with ADHD, many doctors may misdiagnose a patient with ADHD and exclude other crucial testings, like a Developmental Vision Evaluation. Depending on its severity, a vision-related learning problem can also be misidentified as Dyslexia, because there are overlapping symptoms between Dyslexia and vision-related learning problems as well.
Students with a vision-related learning problem typically show signs of:
- Struggles in reading
- Homework is a battle
- Poor attention and concentration
- Letter reversals
- Poor handwriting
- Headaches with reading
- Words overlap or go double
- Lose their place when reading
- Blurriness when reading
- Motion sickness
- Difficulty riding a bike
- Difficulty planning
- Trouble with math
TREATMENT – ENHANCING ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Research shows, home-based treatment models are significantly less effective than office-based vision therapy paired with home reinforcement.
At Wow Vision Therapy, we are a leading developmental and rehabilitative vision therapy practice. Our advanced office-based approach goes beyond basic at-home treatment. Our doctors and board-certified vision therapists provide innovative vision therapy that incorporates coordinated movement, balance, auditory processing, and cognitive skills. We address vision and learning problems with a personalized approach. Each session is one-on-one (therapist-to-patient), conducted under doctor supervision. Our providers utilize the most advanced technology, including in-office and home support virtual reality. This treatment model gives our patients the visual abilities they need to succeed in and outside of the classroom.
Our advanced vision therapy includes:
- Visual processing development
- Oculomotor therapy
- Accommodation “focusing” development
- Binocular vision therapy
- Visual imagery therapy
- Visual-motor integration development
- Visual-vestibular integration development
Results
Our patients report improvements in:
- Academic performance
- Reading and handwriting
- Visual memory
- Work performance
- Attention and concentration
- Confidence
- Sports
Testimonials
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Identifying children’s vision and learning problems – AOA Chairside Guide provides a useful focus
How vision impacts reading, learning and attention through the eyes of an educational specialist
When will identifying vision problems that affect learning become a new standard of care?
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