See It. Say It. Do It! Book Comments
“Stop and think about what you are writing.”
“Now write words that came to mind for this assignment.”
“See the movie in your head.”
“Now..plan and write!”
Using this protocol with my sixth grade students has improved the quality of their writing. Whatever the writing prompt, students need to stop and think, write down words or phrases that immediately come to mind, see it, and then write. I truly believe that these steps empower those who would rather say that they have nothing to write about or that they hate writing, as well as empower those who have a good grasp on this skill.
Writing can be an arduous task for students. When given the necessary guidance and tools they need to be successful, students flourish. Dr. Hellerstein’s visualization techniques make all the difference!
Sheryl Skattum, M.A.
6th Grade Language Arts
I would like to add that with my patients (especially the young ones) I now have them draw out what they are to do for therapy for the following week. Watching them visualize before they draw the picture is priceless. They now take ownership with the activities and initial each time they do it. We used to have the parents mark off the activities. The kids are so proud when they bring back the notes the following week.
Thank you for the Tah dahs!
Becky Kastelin-Schulke, Vision Therapist in MI
We are exploding with excitement about your book. I just ordered 4 more and gave one to my optometric colleague, one to my therapist, one is out in the waiting area with a sign-up sheet for purchase for parents/patients who want one. We are talking to all of our patients about it and I am going to give them out to local teachers as Christmas gifts…SO, I am psyched that my hundred book order will be here so fast – thank you. THANK YOU for writing such a great book. I learned so much from it. I also love that you shared so many personal stories throughout. I felt like this book pulls developmental optometry together. We are really on the precipice of a revolution. You are amazing. I just had an article in our local paper and it has generated great interest. It has been fantastic. I’ve had articles before but I think that with books like Sue Barry’s, and now yours, we have so much more “support” in our local communities than before.
Gabby Marshall, O.D.
Bend, OR
As a parent of a special needs child, I only wish this book had been available to me when my daughter was younger. It would have reinforced all that work we were doing with therapists. I believe it would have helped teachers understand how to educate her building on their own expertise, thus accelerating my daughter’s learning experience. This author understands that learning takes a little practical magic, a belief that all kids can learn and a child’s future is rich with possibilities. Kudo’s for a well-written,accessible book–a perfect guide for all parents.
Katherine Carol
Author, Speaker, Consultant
My daughter has always been ahead of her peers with an advanced vocabulary but she couldn’t read very well. Once she got to first grade, this started to really become a problem. An optometrist told us that her eye sight was fine and had nothing to say when she mentioned that the letters jumped around the page. During a long test, a teacher noticed that she often closed one eye and recommended a Behavioral Optometrist, Dr. Hellerstein. It was discovered that her eyes didn’t work together as a team and while she knew how to read, her reading ability was that of a Kindergartner. Vision therapy was the recommendation. After six months of therapy, reading comes very easily. Her eyes work in unison, she visualizes what she reads, and her reading level has jumped three grades. In effect, her learning disability has been erased. I hate to think of the problems she would have had as she grew older if we hadn’t have found Dr. Hellerstein!!! TaDah!
Karen, Parent
We have created a bulletin board in our reception area to help educate our patients about this exciting new book and how it can help parents and teachers to create successful students and confident kids!
Carole L. Hong, OD, FCOVD
Family Vision Care & Vision Therapy
“If you imagine it, you can achieve it. If you dream it, you can become it.”- William Arthur Ward
How many times have we seen the impossible become possible through a simple thought or dream? Can you imagine all the possibilities and opportunities that would open up in your life just by taking one small step towards your dream or goal? In Dr. Lynn F. Hellerstein’s book, See It. Say It. Do It!, she reinforces this concept of visualization. By teaching a child to visualize first, then to verbally affirm that goal as if he has already achieved it, and finally to take the necessary actions to accomplishing that goal, you are giving that child invaluable tools that will last him his whole lifetime. You will have instilled a self-confidence that would ensure him to become successful in any area of his life. It sounds so simple, and yet we don’t even realize what an impact it could actually have in our daily lives. Some of us already use visualization and don’t even know it, but we don’t use visualization to its full potential. But if we start now, we can teach ourselves, children, and others how such a simple, yet powerful concept can truly alter people’s lives forever. Dr. Hellerstein shows us how easily we can learn and teach visualization techniques by giving us step-by-step instructions and fun activities that can be utilized in any age group. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life, or even in your own, then you need to read this book and discover for yourself just how powerful your visualization can be for you!
Edna Moore, Vision Therapist
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care Westchase, Tampa, FL
I have to tell you that I have been so proud to gift your book to all sorts of people knowing that it will make a difference in each one of their lives. How wonderful is that? Goodness does not get much better than that:)
Madsie
Parent, RIM Facilitator
Dr. Lynn: I Loved your book and REALLY appreciate all the effort you put into making it so readable. I am a doer and not a reader or researcher so this book was perfect for me. The greatest immediate impact it had on my life was doing the belly breathing and going for a balloon ride so that I can go to sleep at night when the day is whirling in my head. Thanks for all you do for our profession! Susan Tesch, OD – MN Got your book. So excited to get it. immediately thought of several people who would benefit from it. Calling where to get more. I will spread the word. It’s a great book and I’m anxious to get the word out on it.
Shirley Osorno
Retired Teacher and Administrator
I was reading See It. Say It. Do It! in your reception room. Tried a few of your strategies at home. My daughter takes forever to shower. We visualized the process of taking a shower, set a timer. She took her shower, no messing around – I couldn’t believe it could that easy.
Patient