Learning Related Vision Problems

Learning Difficulties?  Get Vision Therapy!

Sometimes a success story from a parent will help in understanding how vision therapy can help with learning difficulties.  Maybe there are headaches or eyestrain.  Many times there will be difficulties in skipping words or lines when reading.  Visual concentration is often reduced. In the following video you will learn about anger problems with a child who had learning related vision problems.  I think you will really enjoy "Sophie's Story".  It was provided by Dr. Gabby Marshall of Bend, OR.

--James B. Mayer, O.D., F.C.O.V.D.
     Agape Learning & Optometry Center
     Thousand Oaks, CA   91360

Vision & Special Needs Kids

Kids with special needs can have a myriad of vision problems.  We are proud to have the capability, equipment and expertise to diagnose and treat these difficulties.

Developmental disorders arise in some stage of a child's development.  They are often grouped into:

• Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
       Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
            Autism (39% of ASD)
            Asperger Syndrome (14% of ASD)         
            PDD-Not Otherwise Specified, NOS (32% of ASD)
       Rett Syndrome
       Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)     
• Specific Developmental Disorders (SDD)
       Specific Learning Disabilities
       Developmental Coordination Disorders

I came across a very nice blog today written by Pat Wyman (HowToLearn.com).  She wrote an excellent piece on how optometric vision therapy can help reading problems in autism.  I believe you will find her article very informative.  Access it by clicking HERE.