Many children have 20/20 eyesight, yet 1 out of 4 children have vision problems. This impacts their school success, sports performance, and confidence.
Tag Archives | Vision & Learning
EYE HEALTH CARE IS ESSENTIAL AND NOW IT’S COVERED FOR CHILDREN
Comprehensive pediatric vision is one of 10 essential benefits authorized by the ACA as a required benefit for all health plans sold in the new state-based health insurance marketplaces .
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.
Vision vs. Sight – What Parents Need to Know
Thanks to freelance writer, Melissa Taylor, an award-winning educational blogger at ImaginationSoup, an award winning teacher with a M.A. in education, and a mom of 2 children, ages 6 and 9. She has just written a great blog about what parents need to know about the difference between vision and sight. Her blog could CHANGE […]
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 […]
Last Chance to Sign Up for a Great Seminar to Help Your Kids Learn Easily & Successfully!
Thanks to Pesi/MedsPn, a non-profit organization providing continuing education and credit for OTs, OTAs, Speech Language Therapists, Educators, Social Workers and Counselors. PESI has scheduled me to present three 2011 workshops in CO titled: Visual Processing: Improve Academic Success, Increasing Sports Performance & Build Confidence Seminar: Dates for the seminars are: Nov. 2- Denver Nov. […]
Don't Miss Out! Visual Processing & Academic Seminars in CO- for CE!
Thanks to Pesi/MedsPn, a non-profit organization providing continuing education and credit for OTs, OTAs, Speech Language Therapists, Educators, Social Workers and Counselors. PESI has scheduled me to present three 2011 workshops in CO titled: Visual Processing: Improve Academic Success, Increasing Sports Performance & Build Confidence Seminar: Dates for the seminars are: Nov. 2- Denver Nov. […]
Six Hours Professional & Educational CE credits Available on Visual Processing!
Thanks to Pesi/MedsPn, a non-profit organization providing continuing education and credit for OTs, OTAs, Speech Language Therapists, Educators, Social Workers and Counselors. PESI has scheduled me to present three 2011 workshops in CO titled: Visual Processing: Improve Academic Success, Increasing Sports Performance & Build Confidence Seminar: Dates for the seminars are: Nov. 2- Denver Nov. […]
See Well Learn Well-3D in the Classroom
A new public health report was collaboratively written by the American Optometric Association, 3D@Home and 3deyehealth.org As Dr. Dori Carlson states, “The steps described in this new document help to guarantee 3D classroom opportunities that allow students to thrive and learn more efficiently in subjects ranging from mathematics and sciences to the arts; better preparing […]
Vision Development: Birth – 2 months
OBSERVATIONS: Babies often don’t focus on you or other targets, as nerve cells in their retina and brain are not fully developed. The infant cannot accommodate (focus on near objects) very well. However, within a few days after birth, infants prefer looking at an image of their mother’s face to that of a stranger. Visual acuity […]