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Recommended Reading & Video List

The following materials are recommended reading (and watching) by P.A.V.E.® and can be ordered from:

Optometric Extension Program Foundation, Inc.

1921 E. Carnegie Ave., Ste. 3-L

Santa Ana, CA 92705-5510

(949)250-8070 FAX: (949)250-8157

 

BOOKS:

• Eye Q and The Efficient Learner Author: James Kimple, Ph.D. Kimple is an educator and father of four children with learning difficulties. Discusses the nature of visual development and the importance of the visual system to school success. Includes the role of the school, "red flags" list of symptoms, common sense parenting tips and school activities--games and exercises to enhance functioning in specific areas.

• When Your Child Struggles - The Myth Of 20/20 Vision Author: David Cook, O.D. Written for parents about their children's vision, how to detect if their child is struggling unnecessarily and where to turn for help. The author uses case studies to illustrate the various vision disorders described in the book.

• Vision In The Classroom A two part information video based on the popular pamphlet, Educators Guide To Classroom Vision Problems.

• Part One: Development of Vision---outlines vision development and learning problems associated with classroom tasks.

• Part Two: Using the Educators Guide to Classroom Vision Problems---instructs viewers in the use of The Educators Guide for identification of signs and symptoms of visual problems in the classroom. Each part is 17 minutes long. Purchase price includes 100 copies of the pamphlet Educators’ Guide to Classroom Vision Problems.

P. A.V.E.®

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San Diego, CA 92105-2303

• Phone: (800)PAVE-988
• FAX: (619)287-0084

• The Hidden Disability - This pamphlet alerts parents, educators and other professionals that there is more to vision than 20/20 eyesight. It highlights the importance of prevention, early detection and correction of vision problems. It supports a behavioral/developmental approach to vision and promotes comprehensive learning related vision screenings and exams. A checklist of symptoms is included. IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH!

• THE HIDDEN DISABILITY: UNDETECTED VISION PROBLEMS - This video shows students, parents, and adults sharing experiences with learning related vision problems including school struggles and success after optometric vision therapy. Viewpoint of educators, scientists, and behavioral optometrists. Professional quality, color, and audio.

• "Some Heroes Are Small” is a 26 page read-together book for children and adults about learning related vision problems and vision therapy. Size 8.5” x 11”; professionally illustrated, saddle stitched with bright red cover. IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH!

Other Sources:

• "How Difficult Can This Be?" Rick Lavoie's *F.A.T. City Workshop videotape/discussion guide. * - Frustration, Anxiety and Tension are emotions all too familiar to the student with a learning disability. Informative video allows viewer to look at the world through the eyes of a learning disabled child. Purchase from: The Connecticut Association for Children with Learning Disabilities 25 Van Zant Street, Suite 15-5 Norwalk, CT 06855-1729 Phone: 203-838-5010 Fax: 203-866-6108

• "A Nurse's Guide to Children's Vision and Learning" by American Foundation for Vision Awareness. Written by a Registered Nurse, includes teaching outline and illustrations of how vision is skewed by learning related vision problems. Call: 800-927-AFVA. Write: 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd; St. Louis, MO 63141.

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