The Role of Vision in Autism Spectrum Disorders: More than Meets the Eye by Patricia S. Lemer, M. Ed., NCC.
Description: This is a two part article. In Part 1, learn that visual dysfunction often interferes with many aspects of development in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Part 2 discusses the vision therapy aspects that specially trained optometrists and educators can provide.
Seeing Through New Eyes: Changing the Lives of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities through Vision Therapy by Melvin Kaplan.
Description: Seeing Through New Eyes offers an accessible introduction to the treatment of visual dysfunction, a significant but neglected problem associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Kaplan identifies common ASD symptoms such as hand-flapping, poor eye contact and tantrums as typical responses to the confusion caused by vision disorder. He also explains the effects of difficulties that people with autism experience with ambient vision, including a lack of spatial awareness and trouble with coordination.
Eye Power: An Updated Report on Vision Therapy [Kindle Edition] by Ann M. Hoopes (Author), Dr. Stanley A. Appelbaum (Author), Dr. Leonard J. Press.
Description: "Eye Power" is a must read to help open doors of insight and help gain answers for those who struggle with Eyestrain, Visual Fatigue, Deteriorating Vision, Focusing Problems, ADHD, Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Sports and Learning. "Eye Power" can help turn your challenges into success! Enjoy this very easy to read book that can greatly improve your family and friends quality of life. Learn how a reluctant reader can become an avid reader by doing the procedures described in this book. For many, this insightful book will open new vistas and opportunities related to our dominant sense, helping us see new possibilities for our vision and our lives.
Eyegames: Easy and Fun Visual Exercises: An OT and Optometrist Offer Activities to Enhance Vision! by Lois Hickman (Author), Rebecca Hutchins (Author). This book contains an overview of the development of vision, with a checklist of warning signs of vision problems-based on the studies of behavioral optometry, a discussion of the importance of integrating all the senses equally in the development of optimal visual skills, rooted in the field of occupational therapy, and practical, playful activities designed to improve visual skills in both adults and children. Excellent for use at home, in the clinic, at school, or amid outdoor settings.
Developing Ocular Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills: An Activity Workbook by Kenneth Lane OD FCOVD (Author). This book contains daily lesson plans and practical tips on how to successfully start an activities program. Other helpful features include a glossary of terms and a reference list of individuals and organizations that work with learning-disabled children to develop these skills. The book utilizes a learning approach by linking the theories with the remediation activities to help learning disabled children improve their perceptual and fine motor skills.
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Forum Name: Vision_Therapy
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vision_therapy/info This Yahoo group for parents, teachers, doctors, and others interested in vision therapy. Vision therapy is performed by behavioral optometrists to treat binocular vision problems such as amblyopia, strabismus, lazy eye, wall eyes, etc.