A home for their hearts Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I may be taking my ds8 to have his vision tested to see if he has any issues with processing visual information. I had his vision tested last year and he has 20/20 vision so I'm wondering if there is something else. He rubs his eyes constantly when he is reading and complains if the light is on. The problem is I can have him tested but we can't afford any kind of therapy. We don't have vision insurance. I'm curious if there is anything on the internet or any perhaps books that would help me help him if he does have a vision problem. __________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I ran across this a while back. Looks like fun and might give you a place to start. http://www.eyecanlearn.com Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I may be taking my ds8 to have his vision tested to see if he has any issues with processing visual information. I had his vision tested last year and he has 20/20 vision so I'm wondering if there is something else. He rubs his eyes constantly when he is reading and complains if the light is on. The problem is I can have him tested but we can't afford any kind of therapy. We don't have vision insurance. I'm curious if there is anything on the internet or any perhaps books that would help me help him if he does have a vision problem. __________________ If your ds has certain types of dev. vision problems, many insurance companies will cover VT even if the policy doesn't include vision care. The trick is IF the standard procedure is surgery to correct the problem, many insurance companies prefer to pay for VT. (Eye surgery is covered under major medical) VT is cheaper and has a higher success rate. That's how our insurance company covered my ds's VT. There are two other low cost VT options that posters on the Secial Needs board have used. One is that the dev opt. gives them a home based program with office visits every month or so for evaluation and new excercises. This requires a lot of commitment on your part and it's easier if your child is compliant. My ds fought VT homework. A second possiblility is a computerized program, under the care of a dev opt. I believe it costs around $500, maybe less. Check also on the Special Needs board. This is a common topic there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 A book rec for vision therapy: Developing Your Child for Success, by Kenneth Lane http://www.cathyduffyreviews.com/testing-special-needs/developing-your-child-for-success.htm http://www.lanelearningcenter.com/shop/view/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks everyone for all the help, I'm off to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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