There are a lot of educational strategies to help children with homework. But what happens when a child hits a meltdown? Or worse yet, when you hit that meltdown?
Working with a bright child who seems to get it, but can’t focus on homework can be very frustrating. Your child seems motivated, but somehow takes forever to do homework. What’s wrong?
According to the American Optometric Association over 60% of children who have difficulty with reading and learning also have vision problems that have not been identified. Vision problems are often missed because people think that all there is to vision is being able to see the eye chart during the vision screening or eye exam.
The first step is to identify the problem. This is often the most difficult step. Observing your child when doing homework may provide some very helpful clues. If you know what to look for, you may be able to unlock the door to success. For example, does your child:
- avoid reading or homework?
- understand the materials when you read them to her, but not when she reads for herself?
- turn his or her head at an angle when reading?
- have more trouble comprehending what is read the longer he or she reads?
The signs and symptoms that a vision problem is blocking learning are easy to see, when you know what to look for. Unfortunately, parents and educators assume that a child can see up close because the child can obviously see things in the distance – like the board in the classroom, the TV, etc. They also assume everything is fine visually because the child hasn’t complained about a vision problem.
So the next time you are about to get into a homework battle, give our office a call instead: 603.766.4548
Success Corner
We are honored to work with a variety of patients from young children to older adults who have all struggled in their lives in different ways prior to meeting us.
At our recent Open House to celebrate our new location we held a special graduation ceremony for those who completed vision therapy. If you missed it and would like to share your continued success with us, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at:
doctoramy@visualvictorytraining.com
“Without vision therapy I would still be unable to walk with both eyes open, unable to drive a car, or return to work.” –Maryann P.
“Vision Therapy has given Rebecca much confidence in her school work and decreased her struggles in writing in the classroom. Her reading is improving. It would be great if some conferences be given at the schools in the area to make other parents and teachers aware of what visual therapy is all about! Thank you for what you have done for my daughters and husband.” –Rachelle
“Vision Therapy helped me to read and helped me to get my eyes straight.” –Skylar
“Vision Therapy gave our daughter the skills to be successful at school. After a few months of therapy, she was able to complete homework independently. She even made Honor Roll!” –Stacy D.
“Vision Therapy helped my child feel more confident about her ability to read, play sports and balance. She is able to visually process information and improve her letter reversal, recognition and ability to track, scan things better. Your teaching helps many kids make progress!! Not all vision issues are glasses related.”
A Special Word for Parents & Educators:
Did you know that Dr. Amy offers complimentary in-services for your teachers and staff?
Dr. Amy is also available to speak to homeschool groups and parent-teacher associations, as her schedule permits.
For more information, please give us a call, ask for Rebecca: 603.766.4548
We’ve Moved!!!
Due to the continually growing demand for vision therapy we have opened a new office which is completely dedicated to developmental vision care and vision therapy.
Please make a note of our new location & hours:
Visual Victory Training Center
150 Griffin Rd., Suite #3,
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am -5:30 pm
We are dedicated to helping people in the Northern New England area who have vision problems that interfere with their ability to read or perform their normal activities of daily living .
www.visualvictorytraining.com