{"id":7433,"date":"2020-08-16T20:33:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T20:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=7433"},"modified":"2021-08-10T09:38:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T09:38:03","slug":"vision-therapy-for-slow-learners-success-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/vision-for-school\/vision-therapy-and-reading\/vision-therapy-for-slow-learners-success-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Vision Therapy for \u201cSlow Learners\u201d: Success Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

Personal stories from parents of children labeled as \u201cslow learners\u201d when an underlying vision problem was causing their learning difficulties.<\/b><\/h2>\n

*Names have been changed for privacy protection.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for a list of more success stories pages, you might just recognize your child in.<\/p>\n

Alli, age 10<\/b><\/p>\n

We initiated Vision Therapy for Alli due to her frustrations with reading. Although her decoding skills were intact, Alli struggled with reading speed, and tired easily. As a result, she hated reading and resisted this important activity. We had experienced this frustration since 1st grade. Testing and reading support had not garnered any insight or progress.<\/p>\n

Now, having just returned from a glowing 4th grade parent\/teacher conference, I am pleased to report that 5 months of Vision Therapy has contributed to improved fluency, confidence, and willingness to read. This is the first time her teachers have noticed improved fluency. Indeed, her progress has continued even since she graduated therapy about one month ago.<\/p>\n

Now we need to catch up with her other important visualization processes and Dr. X continues to be supportive in this effort.<\/p>\n

I highly recommend Vision Therapy.<\/p>\n

In fact, I have two additional children enrolled in the program, and am working towards facilitating a forum for the educators in my community to meet with Dr. X to learn more about the program.<\/p>\n

M., Alli’s parent<\/b><\/p>\n

Daniel, age 12<\/b><\/p>\n

Before coming to Vision Therapy, my son Daniel had numerous problems at school. He was a very slow reader and had great difficulty copying from the board. Going into 5th grade was a challenge. He now had more reading to do and an assignment book to copy assignments from the board. He was unable to complete his book on a daily basis and his teacher had to complete it for him. By the end of the first week of school, he was very frustrated.<\/p>\n

Since completing Vision Therapy, he is now reading faster and can complete his assignment book on his own. I would highly recommend Vision Therapy to all parents who have a child struggling in school.<\/p>\n

This therapy can make school easier and they may even begin to look forward to going.<\/p>\n

Marsha G. E., Daniel\u2019s parent<\/b><\/p>\n

Sarah, age 9<\/b><\/p>\n

When we first started Vision Therapy, Sarah was an eager student but easily frustrated. It took her an extremely long time to complete assignments. Written directions were confusing, and to read a book was a slow process due to inadequate reading comprehension abilities.<\/p>\n

Now that her therapy is complete, we are very happy with her results. Her reading speed and comprehension have increased tremendously.<\/p>\n

It no longer takes so much time to complete a task, and she is satisfied with her results at the end of a school day.<\/p>\n

Stacey F., Sarah\u2019s parent<\/b><\/p>\n

Lacey, age 12<\/b><\/p>\n

Lacey is a very bright student. However, it would take Lacey forever to do her work (including her reading) and she would complain of headaches, fuzziness and tired eyes.<\/p>\n

Since Vision Therapy, Lacey no longer has headaches, fuzziness and tired eyes.<\/p>\n

I’ve been very thankful that Lacey received Vision Therapy.<\/p>\n

Veronica W., Lacey\u2019s parent<\/b><\/p>\n

If your child is not achieving to their potential at school: contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you that provide comprehensive eye exams and vision therapy for children.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SEE RELATED:<\/strong> Are Your Child\u2019s Grades a True Reflection of their Potential?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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