Getting the Word Out: Vision Therapy and a Self-Publishing Extravaganza

Do you, like me, have a book (or three) inside you? Where there’s a will, there’s a way, especially with help from Author U, a great resource for self-publishers and affiliated coaches like Judith Briles. Judith was pivotal in bringing my SEE IT. SAY IT. DO IT! process onto paper and into the hands of more people than I could ever reach personally. Thanks again, Judith and Author U!

Author U held a sold-out self-publishing extravaganza in Denver last week, packed with incredible people and experiences. At least two I’d like to share, one on stage, one off. I’ll cover these in two posts; each merits focus. Let’s start off stage, with behind-the-scenes vision therapy.

Hidden gems: prism glasses for Brendon

IMG_20130502_171829_067Vision therapy wasn’t on the agenda at Author U, but it was on the agenda of a certain mother: Georgia McCabe, social media maven and my partner in getting my message out. Georgia presented at Author U and brought her son, Brendon. A premature twin, Brendon has severely limited vision and special needs. He’s a remarkable kid – plays guitar in a band – wakes up happy and spreads joy like he can bill for it. I examined him, and had him try a pair of prism glasses. Georgia says it best:

For me the experience of watching Lynn examine Brendon was very emotional — seeing her put these prism glasses on and suddenly his head went level instead of hanging down as usual. He giggled all day and refused to take them off. For me it was first-hand evidence of the value vision therapy has to offer.

I highlighted what Lynn had done for Brennie during my talk — and so many people approached Lynn! In fact, one woman was from Texas came up and said she already used Lynn’s SEE IT. SAY IT. DO IT! guidebook in her work. Everyone was so touched by the impact on Brendon.

Yoked prism glasses are often used by developmental optometrists. These yoked prisms are sometimes prescribed and are often used for vision therapy. They may have a profound effect on a patients posture and movement, as demonstrated by Brendon. I’ll discuss them more in future posts. It was great to work with Brendon and connect with everybody at the event. Next week, I’ll talk about Author U lessons from Guy Kawasaki that apply to kids, books, breakthroughs and —my favorite topic—vision!

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