What Is Vision Therapy?
Did you know that vision problems are a CAUSE of many autism symptoms, such as stimming and sideways glancing that vision therapy can correct? Vision is NOT the same as eyesight; it is how the brain processes incoming stimulus through the eyes. Listen in to find out why having your child examined by a developmental optometrist – which is NOT the same as an ophthalmologist or even a typical optometrist – is so important.
About Lynn F. Hellerstein OD FCOVD FAAO
Dr. Hellerstein is a a developmental and behavioral optometrist who has inspired thousands of people to improve their vision and enhance their lives. She is known as a pioneer in vision therapy and has created “brain-based” visual strategies to help children and adults increase school and work success, improve sports performance and confidence.
For more than 35 years in private optometric practice, Dr. Hellerstein has treated children and adults with learning and reading problems, visual processing deficits or brain injuries. She is the author of See It, Say It, Do It; Organize It; 50 Tips to Improve Your Sports Performance and Expand Your Vision Beyond Sight.
You can find out more about her and her practice at her website LynnHellerstein.com
Disclaimer
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Resources
Articles
Move, Play, Thrive: Vision Doctor on Rhythmic Movements + Research about Visual Processing Issues.
Books
Hellerstein, Lynn. 50 Tips to Improve Your Sports Performance. HiClear Publishing LLC, 2013.
Hellerstein, Lynn. Expand Your Vision Beyond Sight.HiClear Publishing LLC, 2012.
Hellerstein, Lynn. Organize It. HiClear Publishing LLC, 2010.
Hellerstein, Lynn. See It, Say It, Do It. HiClear Publishing LLC, 2012.
Lemer, Patricia S. Envisioning a Bright Future: Interventions That Work for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Optometric Extension Program Foundation, 2008.
