Join me for the Siodec conference in Gijon, Spain. I will be speaking on “The Power of Visualization” on May 13-14, 2015. My vision therapist, Cindy, will be presenting with me. Looking forward to a FUN adventure of sharing, learning and relaxing!
Tag Archives | Visual processing
Visual Processing: Beyond 20/20 @ CCRESA
Surprisingly, many children have 20/20 eyesight, yet have vision problems that impact their learning.
Visual Activities on Tablets (IPAD & Android)
Here is a list of visual activities that can be found on tablets. This list grows daily! Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center does NOT recommend that kids spend hours on computer/tablet technology. However, these games are very motivating and can help improve tracking, eye movements, visual spatial, visual memory and other skills. Click here for the […]
IPAD and Android Apps and Games for Visual Learning
Thanks to many of my optometric colleagues, here is a list of some educational toys and activities for kids of various ages and abilities. These toys may help develop visual processing and visual motor skills!
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 & Learning Connection – TED Video
Thanks to Dr. Keith Holland for a great video on TedX By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy
Visual Attention in Preschoolers Specifically Predicts Future Reading Acquisition
Thanks to my friend and colleague, Dr. Len Press for his extremely interesting blog. Dr. Press acknowledges our colleague, Dr. Harold Solan, and his research on how visual spatial attention plays a crucial role in reading. Dr. Press also presents new research by Andrea Facoetti of the University of Padua in Italy and colleagues. They state, “Visual attention deficits […]
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 […]
Does Your Child Struggle in School?
1 out of 4 kids have vision problems. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein explains the critical link between vision & learning. There are effective vision therapy solutions to help your child improve school success, sports performance and confidence. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, in Vision Therapy