A new brain imaging study led by researchers at Yale University shows how people who regularly practice meditation are able to switch off areas of the brain linked to daydreaming, anxiety, schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. A report of their finding is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Per the Medicalnewstoday.com […]
Enjoy the Special Princess-age 4
Per her father, “The people who worked there said it’s the first time that someone sang a song for a princess. Good thing she dressed like Princess Belle and knew the song. I didn’t expect Rachel will sing the beauty and the beast song for Belle. For me it was totally amazing. She told me […]
Stealth Dyslexia – What's That?
Have you seen gifted children who are very bright yet they struggle in school? Maybe they are not “bad enough” to be labelled as having a reading or learning problem? These kids are often hard for parents and teachers to understand because they may have verbal IQs in the high range, but still struggle with […]
Vision Development: 7-12 months
We continue with vision development through Edina’s eyes. Please check out previous newsletters to read the first three parts of this story. This section includes 6 months of developmental time from 7-12 months. Some kids are walking by 9 months and some don’t walk until 18 months. Same thing with crawling. Four to nine months […]
Drs. Brock & Fernette Eide-authors of The Dyslexic Advantage
BROCK EIDE ON NPR. The co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage was a guest on NPR’s Diane Rehm Show on February 15 for a discussion of “The Dyslexic Brain.” Hear the wonderful discussion on dyslexia, twice exceptional children and learning. Drs. Eide book is an except resource for parents, teachers, therapists, optometrists and physicians. Many of these “twice-exceptional” […]
Vision Therapy Externs & SECO
I just returned from a wonderful SECO (Southern Educational Council of Optometry)conference in Atlanta, GA. I love these meetings. Very well planned, organized and great education. The special part for me is to meet and teach new people who have little knowledge/experience in developmental vision & therapy; as well as to meet-up with friends and […]
3 Visual Tips To Help Your Child Succeed in School and Sports
Does your child struggle in school? Don’t miss the possible problem. Hear Dr. Lynn Hellerstein describe 3 tips for creating successful students and confident kids: 1. Have your child’s vision yearly, starting at age 1. If there are concerns with learning, visual processing or eye alignment, find a developmental optometrist at: www.covd.org 2. Use the […]
Vision Therapy Success for Adults – Dr. Sue Barry
Dr. Sue Barry, vision researcher and professor, beautifully shares her story of how she has successfully improved her vision…as an adult. Click here to listen to her story. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Vision Therapy in Colorado
See It. Say It. Do It! Use It For Life Success and Confidence?
Learn how to visualize, declare and take action. Successful business people, top athletic performers and life coaches using these strategies. Why not start early with kids. Empower them to learn easier with more success and confidence! View how Joey, a 4th grader who wears “thick glasses” and has had 3 eye surgeries for crossed eyes, […]