It Could Be Your Eyes
Are you a parent who has been searching for answers to why your child is struggling academically? Have you been told that your child needs strabismus surgery or patching, and it just doesn’t feel right to you? Are you trying to set your kiddo with sensory needs up for success and feeling lost in the process? Have you suffered a brain injury or concussion and refuse to accept that these current limitations are your permanent “new normal”? My name is Dr. Juanita Collier and I am a Behavioral Optometrist with a private practice specializing in Vision Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Development. Through diving deep with my team, parents, patients, and professionals, we will uncover that vision may be the underlying cause of real life challenges in academics, work, sports, and daily life. While we often think 20/20 eyesight is perfect vision, vision actually takes place in the brain. And if there is any disconnect, any slight lack of coordination between the brain and the eyes, how you see what’s in front of you can be remarkably different than what’s actually there. Through this podcast, you will discover, that the challenges that you are facing may actually be stemming from a difficulty with how you’re seeing…It Could Be Your Eyes.
It Could Be Your Eyes
What are 3 Activities I Can Play to Help my Struggling Reader?
Simple, fun games can help strengthen your child’s visual skills and set them up for reading success.
In this episode, Jessica shares three engaging and easy-to-implement activities that can support your child’s reading development by enhancing critical visual skills. These games not only build skills but also create opportunities for connection and fun.
Here are the three activities:
- Staring Contests – A playful way to improve fixation, helping your child’s eyes stay focused on one spot, which is vital for reading.
- Newspaper Tracking – A fun exercise to develop smooth and accurate eye movements (saccades), which are essential for following text while reading.
- Memory Games – Classic memory-matching games boost visual recall, aiding in recognizing letters, words, and sight word shapes.
Jessica explains how these games target specific visual skills and offers practical tips to incorporate them into daily life. Whether you’re looking to help your struggling reader or just want to boost their visual abilities, these activities can make a big difference.
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