Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Patrick Quaid, Neuro-Optometrist, published Vision Science researcher, best-selling author, and international lecturer, to talk about kids with vision and learning issues. […]
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Dyslexia Journey Pt. 2 – The Benefits of Dyslexia, A Psychologist’s Perspective with Dr. Linda Silverman (Episode #84)
In this special two-part episode, hosts Nick and Sonia of Dyslexia Journey Podcast interview my good friend and colleague, Dr. Linda Silverman, a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist, as she gives her perspectives of […]
Dyslexia Journey Pt. 1 – What To Look For In Assessing Your Child For Dyslexia with Dr. Linda Silverman (Episode #83)
In this special two-part episode, hosts Nick and Sonia of Dyslexia Journey Podcast interview my good friend and colleague, Dr. Linda Silverman, a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist, as she gives her perspectives of […]
Obtaining Supports in the School System for Twice-Exceptional Kids with Dr. Melissa Durtschi (Episode #65)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Melissa Durtschi, licensed Gifted Specialist, Doctor of Education, and Director of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Services at Navigating Education. Dr. Durtschi talks […]
Many kids are misdiagnosed as having learning disabilities.
Did you know that 80% of learning is visual? Yet one out of four children in the U.S. has an undiagnosed visual problem that impacts his or her learning? Many […]
School’s not out forever: Why ‘back-to-school’ exams are crucial this year
Back to school eye exams are important for ensuring not only overall healthy visual function but also that students understand the importance of adhering to good eye health hygiene and […]
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein – Vision & Learning Video at SECO
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein – Vision & Learning Video at SECO
Uncorrected Farsightedness Linked to Literacy Deficits in Preschoolers
“A study funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has shown that uncorrected farsightedness (hyperopia) in preschool children is associated with significantly worse […]
The Eyes Have It-Some of Children’s Learning Troubles Caused by Treatable Vision Problems
Congrats to Dr. Derek Tong, Center for Vision Development in Pasedena, CA, for being featured in Arroyo magazine. The article is very timely as it celebrates COVD’s 10th Annual Vision […]
Eye Focusing and Eye Teaming Resource for Parents, Educators and Other Professionals
The Binocular Vision, Perception and Pediatric Optometry Section of the American Academy of Optometry released a position paper titled, “Optometric Care of the Struggling Student: For Parents, Educators and Other […]