Websites
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OVDRA is a non-profit, international membership association of eye care professionals including optometrists, optometry students, and vision therapists. OVDRA, founded as the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in 1971, provides board certification for optometrists and vision therapists who are prepared to offer state-of-the-art services in Behavioral and developmental vision care, Vision therapy, and Neuro-optometric rehabilitation.
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NORA is an international diverse group of professionals dedicated to advancing the art and science of rehabilitation of the neurologically and cognitively impaired population and their families. Membership consists of professionals who recognize the crucial role of vision in human performance. NORA emphasizes treatment modalities designed to optimize visual-motor, visual-perceptual and visual information processing dysfunction in the neurologically affected person.
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The Optometric Extension Program Foundation is an international organization* dedicated to the advancement of the discipline of optometry through the gathering and dissemination of information on vision and the visual process.
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The AOA represents approximately 39,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians.
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VT Parents Unite is a Facebook group designed for passionate parents who know the huge benefits that Vision Therapy provides and are passionate about making sure all those who need it, know about it and can access it. We desire to raise the awareness of: the symptoms for proper and timely diagnosis; the benefits of VT in our communities; and the level of knowledge and coverage by insurance companies across the U.S.
Books
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Written by neuroscientist Susan R. Barry, this book provides a detailed description of her journey to achieve three dimensional stereovision after participating in vision therapy treatment at the age of 48. The combination of her neuroscience background and her own personal struggle with strabismus provides great insight and is a wonderful resource for anyone affected by strabismus.
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An insightful account of the experiences faced by professor Clark Elliott, Ph.D. through his long recovery from a traumatic brain injury. This book provides a great understanding of the struggles faced by individuals who have suffered a concussion and is a wonderful read for any professionals, family members, or individuals affected by a TBI. Highlighted in his story is the positive impact that neuro-optometric rehab had in his recovery and how this treatment helped restore his visual system and regain his personal and professional life.
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Written by an education consultant specializing in vision-related learning problems, metacognition, and environmental education Wendy Beth Rosen brings to light the crucial connection between our visual system and learning. As a certified early childhood educator and elementary teacher, Wendy discusses the underlying complex visual skills that, when not functioning properly, can result in learning-related difficulties that often mimic other conditions. This book provides the knowledge to better understand the more than two dozen visual skills that are involved in the learning process and how their dysfunction can impact a child's success in, as well as outside of, the classroom.
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A wonderful resource for educators, parents, and professionals that offers tools and strategies to improve visual skills needed for everyday activities. Provides a variety of fun games and approaches to enhance the development of visual skills needed for reading, writing, and playing sports.
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A great resource for parents and teachers! This book clearly outlines the visual skills required, beyond having 20/20 vision, for success in the classroom. It provides readers with an understanding of the important role vision plays in learning and the difficulties that can arise from impairments in these visual skills.
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About 10 Million Children Have Difficulties Learning to Read. Visual-Motor Performances and Learning are Linked. In one study, 51% of students who passed an eye chart screening still had vision problems that affected their ability to perform at their full potential in the classroom. 25% of children in elementary school, grades K-5, lack the near-vision skills necessary to read the materials given to them in school. As many as one in five Kindergarten and first grade children have unfinished developmental patterns, which makes it difficult to stay focused in school. Katie Johnson's classroom strategies can help these students. Every Child Counts, Every Teacher Can Make A Difference