A Developmental optometric colleague in Israel just sent an email to his fellow optometrists. It’s a beautiful demonstration to stop for a moment and take notice as to what is really important in life: “I just wanted to share something that happened today that reminded me that I practice optometry in Jerusalem. I was examining an […]
Dr. Sue Lowe-My Inspiration
My gracious and wonderful friend, Dr. Sue Lowe from Laramie, WY, was featured in Women In Optometry Magazine (Nov 2010). If there were more people like Sue, this world would be a nice place to live! Congrats Sue!
Vision Therapy Changed Jillian's Life
Before November 2008, 11-year-old Jillian Benoit used to see two of her mom — and any other person in her peripheral line of sight. She thought holes in the ground were only flat circles. And when she read long textbook passages at school, her head ached. Click here to read entire story
So Much to be Thankful For
November’s E-Newsletter is dedicated to Thanksgiving, one of my favorite inspirational holidays. Thanksgiving is a time for me to acknowledge and be thankful for all my blessings. Yes, this should be done daily, but too often my busy life consumes me and I may neglect and not be aware of those wonderful daily happenings. A […]
Colorado Avalanche Website Features See It. Say It. Do IT! ORGANIZE IT!
Is getting out the door to hockey practice tougher than the scrimmage? Does your child procrastinate, only to become frustrated in a mad scramble to find equipment and clothes? Do you spend more time nagging than encouraging? Here’s an easy, kid-friendly system called See It! Say It! Do It! Organize It! developed by Colorado vision therapists […]
It’s a Holiday Book Gift Basket!
14 Fabulous Colorado Authors with 14 Different Topics! Do you have kids on your gift-giving list who need help in getting organized, with school work or improving their sports performance? Got teen girls? How about baseball coaches or anyone seeking spiritual enlightenment? Anyone who wants money smarts? How about just a great adventure read or an inspiration […]
Expert Warns Against Eyeball Vodka Shots
Another way kids can ruin their eyes. Just as I thought I heard it all, here comes another way for kids to get “high”…even though it doesn’t work. Read about the article in USA TODAY. USA Today (11/17, Weise) reports that some young people are trying vodka shots to the eye, “a bizarre method of […]
2E-Twice Exceptional Newsletter-Great Review of See It. Say It. Do It!
Many thanks to J. Mark Bade, Co-Publisher of 2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter for his wonderful review of my book, See It. Say It. Do It! The review provides an extensive explanation of each section of the book and concludes with the following quote: “If you raise or teach a young gifted or 2e child who faces […]
Some Veterans Return With 'Hidden' Vision Problems
Vision injuries are far more common than anyone had expected. Goodrich estimates that at least 6,000 Iraq and Afghanistan vets have suffered visual damage as a result of brain injury. To read the entire NPR story, click here.
Sensory Processing Foundation Symposium
Excellent lectures were presented at the symposium. Numerous professionals (MDs, PhDs, OTs, ODs) presented research, testing and therapy information. The parent network for children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) is unbelievably strong and powerful! It was a pleasure meeting many of those parents. Hats off to them and their mission! My lecture, on Collaboration of […]