One of the most common symptoms we hear in our office is the struggle for patients to copy information quickly and accurately from the board at school. Whether it be for an assignment, or filling out their planners at the end of the day, many students have difficulty.  Parents often find the result to be…

This article highlights the importance of bilateral integration and gives practical examples of why children need to integrate both sides of their bodies (including their eyes!) In vision therapy, we address laterality and directionality, which can benefit the ability of the eyes to work together and have a positive impact on reading, writing, coordination, and…

Each generation has something to say about “kids these days.” With the explosion of technology in the past several years, the parents of this generation face unique challenges.  Electronic gadgets and new technology have amazing capabilities and a place in many aspects of life. However, this article , by an occupational therapist, reminds us that…

Visual spatial awareness and eye hand coordination are key to staying on the line and maintaining proper sizing and spacing between words when writing.  This patient’s handwriting improved greatly during vision therapy!  

Click here to read an interesting study that may have found a link between dyslexia and the patterns of cells in the eyes.

This interesting study showed that even though most students perceived that they performed better when reading from a digital device, the results showed that there was deeper comprehension after reading from a paper book. Keep this in mind when your child is learning to read, or studying important subject matter! Technology is convenient and quick,…