This is a summary of one of her three sessions from the event, all of which center around her steadfast belief in the power of visualization, and which illustrate the three step model she developed – “See It. Say It. Do It!” – which she says can be applied not just in a learning or […]
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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 are appropriately seeking care when issues do arise, such as red or pink eyes.
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein – Vision & Learning Video at SECO
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein – Vision & Learning Video at SECO
Northern CO Education Forum
Exploring current theories and concepts in today’s educational system. Speakers include:
20/20 is NOT Perfectr Vision-Insights to Successful Learnin – Lynn Hellerstein, O.D., FCOVD FAAO (Author, International speaker, Adjunct professor)
The State of Education in Colorado- Toby King, (Deputy Executive Director, State of CO)
Be Ready Campain – Karen Rattenborg, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, CSU)
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Vision & ADHD
One of the country’s leading authorities on ADHD, Dr. Vincent Monastra holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the Director of the FPI Attention Disorders Clinic in Endicott, NY. Dr. Monastra relates his approach. He notes that another kind of problem that isn’t picked up on routine evaluation, or even lab work done by […]
National Vision Month
A Surprising Solution for Struggling Kids! Have you had your child’s vision checked each year before school?
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 performance on a test of early literacy.”
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 Professionals.” Access the full paper at http://bit.ly/17uoVCw.
Using Vision Therapy to Improve Your Schoolwork
This is an EXCELLENT resource on the importance of vision therapy to help the struggling student become more successful.
Vision & Learning Connection – TED Video
Thanks to Dr. Keith Holland for a great video on TedX By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy