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Vision And Autism
Talk About Curing Autism – Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30-8:00 PM
Visual stimming, looking out the sides of the eyes, poor eye contact and poor eye-hand coordination are all characteristics associated with autism. Learn why good eyesight does necessarily equal good vision. Dr. Valerie Frazer from New Horizons Vision Therapy Center will discuss how underlying visual problems often are at the root of these behaviors, as well as effective and often easy treatment options provided by developmental optometrists.
Location: Wisconsin Integrative Hyperbaric Center
6200 Nesbitt Road
Fitchburg, WI 53719-1949
Another Success Story!!
January 24, 2012
Brennan
Brennan had trouble with reading and focusing at school. He was also having problems with his coordination.
He has improved in his reading, piano playing, eye-hand coordination and focusing in school.
We were very pleased with your services and how flexible and pleasant everyone was!!!
-Ruthanne, Brennan’s mom
Brennan age 8, Menomonee Falls School District
Community Resource Night!
Communication Innovations will be hosting their third annual Community Resource Night for families that care for children/adults with disabilites. New Horizons Vision Therapy Center has been asked to share information with families and speak about what we do. This free event will take place on Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30-8:30 at the Communication Innovations clinic, which is located at 2990 Cahill Main, Suite 204 in Fitchburg.
Strabismus and Amblyopia: how crossed and “lazy eyes” impact performance
Tuesday, January 10th at 6:00-7:30PM
Find out how eye turns (esotropia or exotropia) and amblyopia (“lazy eye”) can impact daily life including school, sports, social interactions and driving. Dr. Frazer will discuss treatment options including alternatives to surgery/patching and success rates using the developmental approach to vision care. Learn why it is never too late to treat these conditions. Please call or email us to RSVP or for more information.
Our first E-News: Vision Friendly Christmas Gifts
Check out our December E-News and see the article on toys and games that help develop visual skills.
Congratulations Stewart! We’re proud that you’ve completed Vision Therapy!
December 6, 2011
Stewart
Initially it was Stewart mentioning double vision during an annual eye exam that gave us reason to be concerned. Our primary care Optometrist mentioned Vision Therapy as a possible treatment option. After reading Dr. Frazer’s pamphlets describing symptoms, we realized that everything defined Stewart (missing words and or lines, loss of place on pages, letter reversals, and poor handwriting). We knew he wasn’t doing as well in school as he could be.
The first change I noticed was Stewart became more spatially aware. Not only did he “back off” from others’ personal space, but when we were in large crowds he realized when he was drifting away from our group. In the past he would have continued to drift. Stewart’s daily spelling and handwriting have improved greatly, and his math grade is higher this year.
I am anxious to see Stewart’s first report card after finishing his therapy sessions. This year’s teacher hasn’t seen nearly as much distractibility as the last couple of teachers saw. His current math grade is higher than it was all last year. He even seems to be having more success with his piano lessons!!
-Daphne, Stewart’s mom
Stewart age 9, Monroe School District
Is Your Child Struggling in School?
Vision and Learning: More Than 20/20
Tuesday, November 29th at 6:00 PM
Learn why smart kids struggle in school and easy ways to help them start to succeed.
Dr. Valerie Frazer will be speaking about common signs of vision-related problems and stategies to improve reading and writing skills.
If you are not able to attend this workshop, but would like Dr. Frazer to present to your group about vision problems that effect learning, please call or email us.
Read about our latest Vision Therapy success story!
November 8, 2011
Mariya
Mariya was struggling in school and reading was a problem. She found it difficult to find her place on a page and look from the board to her assignments on her desk.
Mariya has improved in all areas of school, but most importantly she is less moody, and we have noticed a dramatic decrease in temper tantrums. I am so grateful that Mariya has a chance at normal relationships.
-Kathleen, Mariya’s mom
Mariya age 9, Dodgeville
Awesome Success Story!
October 10, 2011
Mary Beth
I went to so many specialists…Neurologists, Eye and ENT Doctors, Psychiatrists, and no one would believe me….I would keep telling them something was wrong with my eyes and they were making me dizzy and anxious. I researched my symptoms online and found the connection between my symptoms and ocular motor dysfunction. Thanks to Dr. Valerie Frazer, I am almost back to my normal self. The other medical doctors prescribed Valium and Vitamins instead of finding the reason for my symptoms. I think anyone with dizziness, vertigo, sensory integration problems and all school aged children should be seen by a Developmental Optometrist like Dr. Valerie Frazer! I love my VISION THERAPY BROCK STRING; it has changed my life 100%.
I retired early, age 55, from my job as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, due to all the symptoms I was having. I could not move my body from upright to be on the floor with the students without getting dizzy. If I had learned about Vision Therapy while in undergraduate or graduate school, I may still be working in the field of OT. Thank you so much!!
Vision: Beyond 20/20 Seminar
October 3, 2011
Dr. Frazer will be the Keynote Speaker in these upcoming Continuing Education Seminars for Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists and Educators. She will be speaking in Brookfield, WI on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Green Bay, WI on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can still register at www.PESI.com/Vision Beyond 20/20 or by calling 1-800-844-8260.
Help spread the word!!
What does a learning related vision problem look like?
February 10, 2011
Eyesight is not the same as Vision! Learn what other visual skills are necessary to succeed in school. A developmental optometrist explains how vision can affect the learning process in this video.
What is vision therapy?
January 27, 2011
Watch this video to hear a developmental optometrist explain vision therapy and how it works.
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Before we started Vision Therapy, we had tried everything –Hooked on Phonics, tutors, summer school — nothing seemed to help. It was to the point where we just thought he was lazy and wouldn’t try. We had his eyes checked by a developmental optometrist. Finally, everything started making sense: the poor attitude, bad grades, etc. There has been great improvement. Better grades, no headaches when he comes home from school, no fighting to do homework, and a great positive attitude!”
