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Visual Attention in Preschoolers Specifically Predicts Future Reading Acquisition

Thanks to my friend and colleague, Dr. Len Press for his extremely interesting blog.  Dr. Press acknowledges our colleague, Dr. Harold Solan, and his research on how visual spatial attention plays a […]

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See It. Say It. Do It! Goes International

See It. Say It. Do It! is now on the front cover for the Award Winning Books Catalog for Columbine Communication and Publications.  Foreign publishers and agents will be reviewing […]

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Autism: The Vision Link

April is Autism awareness month.  Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, social communication and varying cognitive, sensory and motor difficulties.  Research […]

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Optometric Vision Therapy: Answering Those Questions

Many, many thanks to Dr. Dom Maino for his blog post.  He has started with Dr. Len Press’ article and then expanded on additional literature. The info below is from […]

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Baseball Season Is Upon Us!

The crack of the bat, the smell of the fresh cut grass, the taste of beer and hot dogs…where are you at? That’s right, spring training!  We start early, training […]

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Stealth Dyslexia – What's That?

Have you seen gifted children who are very bright yet they struggle in school?  Maybe they are not “bad enough” to be labelled as having a reading or learning problem? […]

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Vision Therapy Externs & SECO

I just returned from a wonderful SECO (Southern Educational Council of Optometry)conference in Atlanta, GA.  I love these meetings.  Very well planned, organized and great education.  The special part for […]

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See It. Say It. Do It! Use It For Life Success and Confidence?

Learn how to visualize, declare and take action.  Successful business people, top athletic performers and life coaches using these strategies.  Why not start early with kids.  Empower them to learn […]

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Vision Development: 4-6 Months

Huge advances in vision development have occurred in the brain by 6 months old.  Visual acuity is now estimated to be approximately 20/25.  Color vision is normal. VISUAL OBSERVATIONS: Your […]

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Special-needs Cheerleader Squad Raises Spirits at Colorado High School

Congratulations to Caley, our friend and patient. Her mother commented: “I’d never seen anything like it,” Verno said. “Caley’s mom said it was one of the Top 10 events of […]

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