1 Vision Is More Than Seeing the Blackboard: Parents and Teachers Need to Keep Watchful Eyes on a Child's Near Vision Struggles 2 The Best Visual Systems Are Made, Not Born On Waves of Toxicity: If We Fail to Understand This, if We Fail to Help Affected Children, School Learning Will Suffer 3 Poor Vision Development Affecting School Success Is Epidemic, But Some Schools and Many Parents are Reversing It with Vision Therapy 4 Children Do Not Have To Go Nearsighted: Without Intervention, Myopia Usually Progresses, but It Can Be Controlled and Sometimes Reversed 5 Treatments That Support Eyes and Brain for Learning: Several Are Used in Innovative Schools 6 Teachers Are The First Line of Defense Against Vision-Related Learning Problems 7 The Seven Home Habits For Growing A Visually Successful Child
Antonia Orfield, a former high school teacher, works as a behavioral optometrist. She has published research on children's learning related vision problems and taught pediatric optometry and vision therapy as a clinical preceptor for the New England College of Optometry. Currently, Dr. Orfield divides her time between the Harvard University Health Services and her private behavioral optometry practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Dr. Orfield's book will be invaluable to parents and educators who
have always wondered why no matter what services are provided,
their children still struggle. It explains what is getting in the
way and how you can help the underachieving child.
*Jeffrey H. Getzell, OD, FCOVD, FCSO, midwest regional OEP
chairman, and chairman, Great Lakes Optometric Congress*
The vision training [VT] I did with Dr. Orfield changed my life.
Reading and memory retention became much easier... Every guidance
counselor, school nurse, tutor, teacher, and parent should use Dr.
Orfield's book as their bible when working with students.
*Ralph Katz, CEO and president of BK Management and 18-time North
American Bridge Championship winner*
As my vision and depth perception improved through vision therapy
with Dr. Orfield, so did the coordination between my hands. As a
professional violinist and teacher, I was amazed at this
development (which helped me improve elements of my technique) and
the increased freedom of expression that came with it. As a former
teacher of mine said subsequently upon hearing me play, " I wish
everyone who went to the optometrist would come back with their
ears opened.
*Ann Miklich, freelance orchestral violinist, violin, and viola
teacher; chair of the String Department of the Community Music
Center of Boston*
Training with Dr. Orfield in 1989 and 1990, I cleared up all my
nearsightedness. I have not needed distance glasses since... Vision
training is terrific for all sports development programs (beginner
to pro), public speaking, academic achievement, improving job
performance, and martial arts... It should be an integral part of
every child's development, available in each and every school. Dr.
Orfield has put together the latest critical information on 1) how
to raise visually competent children; 2) howto identify those
children who have learning related vision problems; 3) how to fix
functional vision problems with glasses and vision exercises with a
behavioral optometrist; and 4) how to find appropriate referrals
for health issues that impact vision.I am definitely recommending
this book to all my clients, especially it is a 'must' for those
who teach or who have children or grandchildren..
*Bruce J. Moran, consultant, Sifu in Tai Chi Tao, NCCAOM diplomat
in Asian Bodywork, and AOBTA-certified instructor/athletic
trainer*
Finally, a comprehensive and well-written text for both parents and
educators about children's vision and learning and what can be done
to help our children. This is a welcome addition!
*Carl F. Gruning, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, clinical professor, SUNY College
of Optometry (pediatrics/infants), and past president, College of
Optometrists in Vision Develo*
[Orfield] gives teachers, assessors and parents methods to
determine whether a child has a visual learning disability and
where to turn for confirmation and treatment. She also gives advice
about having proper facilities and activities that will enhance
vision for affected and normal children.
*Scitech Book News*
The information that parents need to help prevent and reverse
vision problems and the undesirable conditions that accompany them
is presented in both an easily readable and a practical form. Ever
parent should have this book.
*Amiel Francke, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, FCSO*
Dr. Orfield is to be congratulated for presenting cutting edge
material in a professional manner. This is a gem of a book that
should be read cover-to-cover by parents, educators, and all
professionals entrusted with guiding children’s development.
*Optometry and Vision Development*
This innovative book coaches parents and teachers on how to
identify a vision related problem, and how to treat it.
*Mark-Ellis Bennett, The Biltmore Beacon, April 2008*
Dr. Orfield's innovative text contains many new ideas and ways of
understanding children's learning and social difficulties. The text
provides insight into the role of impaired vision in cognitive and
social functioning. By focusing on the impact of the role of
impaired vision in the physical and psychological functioning of
the child she gives hope to many children, whose only recourse
for understanding their learning difficulties has been self blame
and the assumption of personal inadequacy. Dr Orfield writes
and works from within a deep well of knowledge and sense of
humanitarian love and concern for those in her care. Some ten
years ago, I could not see to drive, attend cinema or theatre
without glasses for nearsightedness. Under her care and with a
personalized set of exercises, the nearsightedness disappeared in
less than a year and I have not worn glasses for distance vision
since.
*Gail M. Price, RN, Ph.D., editor, Newsletter of the Boston
Institute for the Development of Infants and Parents
(B.I.D.I.P)*
Training with Dr. Orfield in 1989 and 1990, I cleared up all my
nearsightedness. I have not needed distance glasses since... Vision
training is terrific for all sports development programs (beginner
to pro), public speaking, academic achievement, improving job
performance, and martial arts... It should be an integral part of
every child's development, available in each and every school.
Dr. Orfield has put together the latest critical information on 1)
how to raise visually competent children; 2) how to identify those
children who have learning related vision problems; 3) how to fix
functional vision problems with glasses and vision exercises with a
behavioral optometrist; and 4) how to find appropriate referrals
for health issues that impact vision. I am definitely recommending
this book to all my clients, especially it is a 'must' for those
who teach or who have children or grandchildren.
*Bruce J. Moran, consultant, Sifu in Tai Chi Tao, NCCAOM diplomat
in Asian Bodywork, and AOBTA-certified instructor/athletic
trainer*
A truly holistic 'look' at vision through the eyes of an
optometrist, who guides us to see the whole picture. This volume is
a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and therapists of all
types. It will be a bridge connecting the understanding of vision
development and learning for the next generation.
*Patricia S. Lemer, executive director, Developmental Delay
Resources (DDR) www.devdelay.org*
What an eye opener! Dr. Orfield's insight and suggestions are a
true gift to those of us with learning and vision challenges. [This
book] is brimming with positive, practical guidance for parents and
teachers.
*Bonnie Hershey, MEd., international faculty member, Brain Gym
International, Ventura, CA*
Until I read this [book], I had no idea how many of the school
learning disabilities I encountered in my practice resulted from
vision-related learning problems that should be distinguished from
[other] learning problems. ... I applaud Dr. Orfield for
introducing the reader to other alternative modalities that can
help vision. No doubt, upgrading children's vision is ultimately
upgrading the quality of their lives!
*Luc De Schepper, MD, PhD., Lic. Ac., DI Hom., founder, Renaissance
Institute of Classical Homeopathy, www.drluc.com*
A must read for educators and parents alike. Dr. Orfield's highly
readable guide presents ground-breaking solutions to common
learning problems and is supported by substantial data. Her
holistic common sense ... is not just about vision but also how
vision is interrelated with learning.
*Lara Polsky Gillease, certified Pilates and Feldenkrais teacher*
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