These resources are for your education & information. The resources include:

Vision Therapy
Sports Visualization
Learning Related Topics
Contact Lenses
Community Resources
Resources for Teachers

Vision Therapy

• College of Optometrists in Vision Development
• Resources for information on vision, vision therapy
• Parents Active for Vision Education (PAVE) – parent support group for vision education
• Joint Policy Statements on Vision & Learning; Vision therapy
• Optometric Extension Program (OEP) – resources for professionals and public on behavioral vision.
• Development Delay Registry – A non-profit organization promoting treatments that address causes of developmental delays
• Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation – A multi-disciplinary organization involved with rehabilitation of patients with vision problems from brain injury.
• Brain Injury Association of CO (BIAC) – Support group for “improving the quality of life for survivors of brain injury and their families”

“Parent’s Satisfaction with Vision Therapy.”  Journal of Behavioral Optometry, vol. 6, 1995.

100 parents randomly selected
82% saw an improvement in reading
57%improvement in self esteem
49% improvement in handwriting
45% improvement in ability to concentrate and pay attention in school

Sports Visualization

• Bandler, R.  Using your Brain for a Change.  Real People Press;1985
• Farnsworth, C.  See It & Sink It.  Harper Collins Publishers; 199
• Lampert, L.  The Pro’s Edge.  Saturn Press
• Porter, K.  Visual Athletics.
• Sandella, D.  Releasing the Inner Magician.  www.innermagician.com; 2002

Learning Related Topics

• Clark, F & C. Hassle-Free Homework. Doubleday: 1989
• Blythe, S.G. Attention, Balance and Coordination: The A.B.C of Learning Success. Wiley: 2009
  • Attention, Balance and Coordination is the most up-to-date handbook for professionals involved in education and child development, providing a new understanding of the source of specific behavioral problems.
• Eide, B & F. The Mislabeled Child. Hyperion: 2006.
  • Individual DVDs or the set of 3 webinars on “Attention, Sensory Processing & The Social Challenges of gifted Children” can be purchased at: http://karinasfund.blogspot.com
• Furth, H &Wachs, H. Thinking Goes to School. Oxford University Press
• McPhillips, M., Hepper, P.G., Mulhern, G. Effects of replicating primary-reflex movements on specific reading difficulties in children: A randomised, double-blink, controlled trial. Lancet: 2000.
• Silverman, L. The Visual-Spatial Identifier- Upside Down Brilliance.   www.Gifteddevelopment.com.
• Vitale, B. Unicorns are Real. Jalmar Press: 1982.
• Walberg, T., Ireland, D. Can Replicating Primary Reflex Movements Improve Reading Ability? Optometry and Vision Development: 2005.

Contact Lenses

• • • • Lens Types/Replacement and Wearing Schedules/Safety
      • Contact Lens Care
      • Care for Lens Cases
      • Contact Lens Wear in Various Environments
      • Purchasing Contact Lenses

Community Resources

• • • Call 1-800-QUIT NOW for a Smoking Coach

Resources for Teachers

• • • Resources for Teachers from the American Optometric Association (AOA)
      • How Your Eyes Work
      • A Look at Reading and Vision
      • Activity Sheets
      • Classroom Excercises
      • 3D Vision and Eye Health