How Vision Development Impacts Learning: Is Your Child Struggling?

Published on

September 22, 2024

For many children, underdeveloped visual skills can be the hidden reason behind school struggles. Vision development plays a key role in a child’s ability to read, write, and perform other tasks in the classroom. At Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD specializes in diagnosing and treating these visual issues, helping children unlock their full potential through vision therapy.

The Stages of Vision Development

Vision is a learned process that starts at birth. Initially, babies develop motor skills, then learn to use their vision to guide movement. By the time a child reaches school age, their visual skills should be developed enough to guide their hands, follow a line of text, and process visual information effectively. However, some children struggle with these developmental steps, leading to difficulties in the classroom.

Signs of Underdeveloped Visual Skills

Children with vision development issues may exhibit a range of symptoms, including: - Avoiding reading or ball sports. - Struggling to stay focused on their work. - Complaining of headaches or eye strain. - Losing their place when reading or using their finger to guide them along a page. - These challenges often mimic learning disabilities, but they can be addressed through vision therapy.

How Vision Therapy Helps

Vision therapy focuses on improving a child’s ability to track, move, and process visual information. Dr. Graebe uses specialized tests to assess how well a child’s eyes are working together and how efficiently they are able to focus. These tests reveal whether a child’s visual system is working at its full capacity. Through targeted exercises, vision therapy helps retrain the brain and eyes to work more efficiently. As children develop stronger visual skills, they often see a dramatic improvement in their academic performance and confidence.

Get Your Child Tested Today

If your child is struggling in school, a vision assessment may uncover the underlying cause. At Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD provides specialized vision therapy to children across Central and Southern Kentucky, including the greater Lexington area. To schedule an appointment, call us today at 859-879-0089 or visit https://nvpinstitute.com/.