Is It a Learning Disability or a Vision Problems?
The symptoms of many vision problems can mimic disorders such as dyslexia and ADHD. Vision-related learning problems affect 25% of school-age children, yet knowledge about these types of vision problems is scant. There is a difference between vision and eyesight, and there’s more to vision than 20/20.
Wendy learned these facts when she found out that her own daughter fell below grade level in written expression. It turns out that she had a previously undiagnosed condition that caused her to see double, which made it difficult for her to track lines of print on a page.
About Wendy Beth Rosen
Wendy Beth Rosen is a certified early childhood and elementary teacher and holds a dual degree in art. Throughout her diverse career as an educator she has taught pre-school through high school students in schools, camps, and a variety of educational settings.
A proponent of innovation and creativity in the field of education, Wendy has developed numerous curriculum resources on a wide range of educational topics. Additionally, she has facilitated professional development workshops for teachers, child study team personnel, and administrators about the effects of vision-related learning problems on academic achievement and behavior.
You can find her book The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning: Why Millions of Learning-Disabled Children Are Misdiagnosed on Amazon. You can find out more about her and her work at her website www.wendybethrosen.com

Disclaimer
This webinar is not a substitute for medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, or consultation with a medical professional. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on to make determinations related to treatment of a medical condition. Documenting Hope has not verified and does not guaranty the accuracy of the information provided in this webinar.
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Sources & References
Egset, K., et al. Magno App: Exploring Visual Processing in Adults with High and Low Reading Competence. Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research. 07 Jan 2020.
Grigg. T.M., et al. Primitive Reflex Integration and Reading Achievement in the Classroom. Journal of Neurology and Experimental Neuroscience. 2023; 9(1), 18-26.
Kaplan, M., et al. Strabismus in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 1999.
Khanna, R.K., et al. Ophthalmological findings in children with autism spectrum disorder. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2020 Apr;258(4):909-916.
Little, J.A. Vision in children with autism spectrum disorder: a critical review. Clin Exp Optom. 2018 Jul;101(4):504-513.
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.