Reading is the Foundation
Strong readers tend to be more confident, more articulate, and perform better in school. After all, reading is the basis for all learning. But a child with an undiagnosed visual learning problem may not be able to keep pace with their peers in school, and may suer in other areas of development, too. Set your practice apart by oering reading and learning services. Just getting started? Introduce simple screening tools together with at-home eye-movement training or refer out to a specialist. Already have a vision therapist on sta? Use objective assessments to uncover more. Check out this guide for more tips on how you can expand your services—and help your patients discover the love of learning.
READING RATE
1 in 4 children has a vision problem that aects learning 1
students reads proficiently by the end of 3rd grade 2 Only 1 in 3
COMPREHENSION
These vision issues are often misinterpreted as disinterest, sleepiness, dyslexia or ADHD
FIXATION
1. Rosen WB. The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning 2. The Children’s Reading Foundation
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