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 […]
Tag Archives | Vision Therapy
Vision Therapy Improves Reading By 5 Grades
Thanks to Ryan and his mother for sharing their story about the success of vision therapy. Ryan is quite the reader now! Confidence level and behavior improves Congratulations Ryan! View post By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Vision Therapy at Hellerstein @ Brenner Vision Center
Thank You from Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC!
Thanks to all our patients, friends and colleagues for voting Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC one of the top 5 family favorites for “Vision Care for Kids in Colorado”. The contest was sponsored by the Colorado Parent Magazine. We are grateful for the support and especially for our wonderful, dedicated patients who have been […]
3D Vision – Growth and Concern
The American Optometric Association (AOA) National meeting just concluded. There was a big buzz about the new 3D technology being utilized in TV, movies, equipment, education… Per the AOA: “The ability to perceive depth in a 3D presentation turns out to be a highly sensitive test of a range of vision health indicators and much […]
Vision Therapy Has Changed My Son's Life!
Many thanks to Jennifer, mother of Eric (7 years ago) for her heart-felt testimonial about how vision therapy has changed her son’s life. Eric came to my office with the following history: Bright student, struggles in school especially with reading, easily distractable. Vision testing revealed difficulties in tracking, focusing and visual motor integration. Glasses to […]
Healthy Vision Audio Interview with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein – Host Dr. Ed Kondrot, Ophthalmologist
By annie on Events, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC, See It. Say It. Do It!, Vision therapy, Visualization
Thanks to Dr. Ed Kondrot, Ophthalmologist, for his insightful and mindful interview of me on April 15, 2012. Dr. Kondrot is not afraid to ask questions like, “Why don’t ophthalmologist believe in vision therapy?” And more… Click here to listen to the 30 minute interview on vision therapy and the See It. Say It. […]
Vision Therapy Success with Autistic Child
Thanks to Dr. Dan Fortenbacher for sharing his video on a young patient with autism. It shows the challenges as well as the successes through vision therapy. Watch how tracking and awareness improve over time By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
Effective solutions for Autism, Asperger's & more…
Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist who is internationally known for her expertise in developing the use of visual strategies to support communication for students with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and others with communication, behavior or social challenges. Linda is a powerful and entertaining presenter who inspires program participants to accomplish new goals with students. She shares […]
Autism: The Vision Link
April is Autism awareness month. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, social communication and varying cognitive, sensory and motor difficulties. Research is showing many sensory/motor signs and symptoms with individuals on the ASD. “The number of people being diagnosed with autism is way up, across the […]
Optometric Vision Therapy: Answering Those Questions
Many, many thanks to Dr. Dom Maino for his blog post. He has started with Dr. Len Press’ article and then expanded on additional literature. The info below is from Dr. Maino. My friend and colleague, Dr. Len Press wrote an article some time ago where he discussed the interplay between optometry and ophthalmology when it comes […]