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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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3-D Vision Syndrome

The 3D Vision Syndrome (3DVS) is comprised of a group of symptoms that collectively indicate a functional vision disorder while watching 3D content. 3DVS symptoms include but are not limited to asthenopia, headaches, blurred vision, eyestrain, diplopia (double vision), dizziness/nausea and vision induced motion sickness after watching a 3D movie, 3D television or after playing a […]

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B's Ballpark Museum Honored at Sabr Event

Bruce Hellerstein, curator of B’s Ballpark Museum (and my husband) was recently honored at the Annual Dinner of the CO SABR group (Society of Baseball Researchers).  The award was a recognition of service for the CO SABR Chapter.  B’s Ballpark Museum sponsored the dinner. It was an eventful evening.  Here’s a pcture of Herb Plews […]

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