{"id":17697,"date":"2021-09-22T17:21:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T17:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=17697"},"modified":"2021-09-22T17:21:13","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T17:21:13","slug":"8-ways-vision-therapy-helps-my-child","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/what-is-vision-therapy\/8-ways-vision-therapy-helps-my-child\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways Vision Therapy Helps My Child"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Contemplating whether vision therapy is right for your child?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If your child has been diagnosed with a vision problem that is disrupting more than just their clarity of vision, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/what-is-vision-therapy\/\">vision therapy<\/a> may be the answer you have been searching for.<\/p>\n<p><b>Vision encompasses at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-vision-and-learning-difficulties\/the-17-key-visual-skills\/\">17 different visual skills<\/a> that enable us to complete the very actions we perform on a daily basis\u2014 including reading this article with ease of fluency and comprehension.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Below are 8 different domains that may be affected by your child\u2019s vision problem. Fortunately, these essential skills can be corrected with vision therapy.<\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Reading fluency<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-vision-and-learning-difficulties\/the-17-key-visual-skills\/what-is-reading-fluency\/\">Reading fluency<\/a> is characterized by the ability to read smoothly, accurately, and with proper intonation. Fluency enables automatic recognition of words, and the ability to sound natural while reading aloud.<\/p>\n<p><b>If your child is reading below grade level, they most likely have difficulty with reading fluency.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Reading fluency also facilitates reading comprehension, another important academic skill.<\/p>\n<p>Reading fluency is dependent on the strength of the eyes\u2019 ability to work together, which can impact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Eye tracking (binocular vision)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Focusing on the same word at the same time (convergence)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Making quick movements from one word to another (saccades)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Changing focus from near to distant images (accommodation)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Maintaining focus over an extended period of time (visual fixation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of these skills are required for fluent reading\u2014 and can also make reading more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Reading comprehension<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-vision-and-learning-difficulties\/2021-update-vision-therapy-for-learning\/2021-update-reading-comprehension\/\">Reading comprehension<\/a> helps the story or text to come alive.<\/p>\n<p><b>Comprehension enables understanding, the ability to relate to the text and facilitates recall of the material at hand.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Reading comprehension is dependent on the eyes\u2019 ability to switch focus from near to distant images (accommodation), work together to focus on the words (convergence), and make quick eye movements from one word to another (saccades).<\/p>\n<p>These skills enable reading fluency\u2014 an essential reading skill for comprehension.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Writing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-vision-and-learning-difficulties\/2021-update-vision-therapy-for-learning\/2021-update-writing-and-spelling\/\">Writing<\/a> is essential for completing assignments and exams, as well as taking notes.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fine visual motor skills are necessary for legible handwriting, while visual perception skills enable visualization of words for appropriately sized and shaped letters<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>These visual skills are vital for a child to be able to write neatly for an extended period of time, with ease of motion.<\/p>\n<p><b>SEE MORE: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/what-is-vision-therapy\/10-signs-my-child-needs-vision-therapy\/\">10 Signs My Child Needs Vision Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">Contact an eye doctor near you<\/a> to see if your child has a vision problem that is affecting their academic success.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find a Vision Therapy Eye Doctor Near You<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>4. Spelling<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Accurate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-vision-and-learning-difficulties\/2021-update-vision-therapy-for-learning\/2021-update-writing-and-spelling\/\">spelling<\/a> is an important skill, not only for school but for life. Being able to spell correctly can mean the difference between landing a job interview and being left jobless\u2014 as an interview questionnaire can tell a lot about a person\u2019s strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p><b>Correct spelling is dependent on the ability to see with absolute clarity (focusing skills), as this is necessary for word memory.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Spelling skills are also dependent on the eyes\u2019 ability to use smooth binocular movements to read words accurately (pursuits).<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Eye-hand coordination<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/vision-skills-for-sports\/hand-eye-coordination\/\">Eye-hand coordination<\/a> enables successful performance of activities that require the simultaneous use of the eyes and hands,<\/p>\n<p><b>Accurate eye-hand coordination is vital for playing sports and video games, typing and writing, and driving.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This coordination between the two body parts allows our hands to respond quickly to visual stimuli.<\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Concentration and attention<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The ability to maintain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/vision-for-school\/does-your-child-have-a-learning-difficulty\/childrens-vision-and-learning\/\">concentration and attention<\/a> during class is required for success in all academic areas. This skill is also necessary for following directions during games, activities and even daily tasks.<\/p>\n<p><b>Children with attention issues can be misdiagnosed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-adhd\/does-my-child-have-adhd\/\">ADHD<\/a>, when their difficulties are really due to an undiagnosed vision problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Peripheral vision is an essential skill when it comes to maintaining attention, as it allows you to view your surrounding environment without having to turn your head. This significantly reduces distraction from nearby noise and movement.<\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Visual memory<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-vision-and-learning-difficulties\/guide-to-visual-information-processing\/visual-memory\/\">Visual memory<\/a> is important for all aspects of learning, as well as daily life. This skill facilitates easy recall of symbols, objects, shapes, numbers, etc.<\/p>\n<p><b>Visual memory is a skill that is essential for reading, writing, copying, memorizing, spelling and completing math equations<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>8. Self esteem<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-vision-and-learning-difficulties\/how-does-vision-therapy-boost-self-confidence\/\">Low self esteem,<\/a> frustration, anger and other emotional challenges can surface as a result of constant academic, athletic and social challenges that may arise when a vision problem affects success in these areas.<\/p>\n<p><b>Self-esteem is an integral part of a child\u2019s healthy development and essential to building confidence and social skills.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When given the tools to succeed, a child can spread their wings, and feel empowered and confident.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How does vision therapy help?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-faqs\/\">Vision therapy<\/a> is an effective treatment program designed to strengthen the visual skills necessary for clear and comfortable vision.<\/p>\n<p>Vision therapy aims to retrain the visual system, including the eye-brain connections to get to the core of the vision problem and treat it once and for all.<\/p>\n<p><b>Vision therapy has been proven to aid academic scores and sports performance as well as successfully treat lazy eye and eye turns.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A vision therapy program may include the use of specialized lenses, prisms, occluders and other tools, along with eye exercises practiced under the guidance of an eye doctor or vision therapist.<\/p>\n<p>Vision therapy can help your child to improve in their areas of weakness, increase their self esteem and enable them to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/\">Guide to Vision Therapy<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">Schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you<\/a> to learn more about vision therapy and take the first step toward helping your child succeed.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>If your child has been diagnosed with a vision problem that is impacting their school grades, vision therapy may be the answer you have been searching for<\/i>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contemplating whether vision therapy is right for your child? 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