How we help reading and writing difficulties
Dyslexia is a term used to describe a range of specific learning difficulties. Those with dyslexia are frequently frustrated by their incapacity to visualise symbols, numbers or words.
At this clinic we continue to develop methods that help more and more of those with dyslexia enhance and use their vision to overcome their reading or learning difficulty.
Key areas for assessment and treatment are:
Convergence - using the two eyes together for sustained periods.
Accommodation - focusing on print without fatigue or irritation.
Tracking - moving the eyes efficiently to pick out key parts of text.
Visualisation - seeing clearly in the head, anticipating and planning.
Directional Awareness - right/left and symbol/word reversals can be totally overcome with vision therapy.
Treatment options include:
Vision Therapy to improve brain integration, attention and awareness. We usually see improvements in just three months of therapy. Most clients choose to continue for six to twelve months.
http://www.visiontherapystories.com
Advice on studying methods and classroom treaching. A full report will be prepared.
Study Glasses. These are relativelely low powered optics that produce extraordinary changes. They act as if they 'jump start' visual information. They particularly help side vision. More is seen at once to allow greater awareness, comprehension and insight.
Coloured Filters may help reduce glare and confusion when reading text that is high contrast and closely spaced.
To find another Behavioural Optometrist in the UK and Ireland:
http://www.babo.co.uk/
Optometrists Abroad:
http://www.covd.org