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. 160 pages softbound
$18.00
Classroom Visual Activities (CVA) Authors: Regina Richards, M.A.,
and Kristy Remick, O.D. Classroom activities for all ages to help develop
visual skills. Objectives, success criteria and detailed instructions are
included for each activity. 80 pages soft bound $12.00
20/20 Is Not Enough: The New World of Vision Authors: Arthur S.
Seiderman, O.D., and Steven E. Marcus, O.D. Reveals the nature of vision,
exposes the critical need for comprehensive vision testing and introduces
new, effective treatment for learning related vision problems. 243 pages
soft bound $5.00
The Suddenly Successful Student: A Parents’ and Teachers’ Guide To
Learning and Behavior Problems - How Behavioral Optometry Helps Authors:
Hazel Dawkins, Ellis Edelman, O.D., Forkiotis, O.D. Concise paperback explains
the critical relationship between vision and academic success. 48 pages
soft bound $9.00
Suddenly Successful - How Behavioral Optometry Helps You Overcome
Learning, Health and Behavior Problems Authors: Same as The Suddenly
Successful Student Expanded version of The Suddenly Successful Student.
Topics include juvenile delinquency, vision and behavior, sports vision,
vision imbalances and vision therapy in relation to all aspects of vision.
306 pages hardcover $22.95
Thinking Goes To School Authors: Hans G. Furth and Harry Wachs,
O.D. Discusses Piaget’s theory and then illustrates activities and strategies
to help a child with experiences best designed to develop his/her full potential
as a “thinking” human being. 170 activities are included. 279 pages soft
bound $14.95
Vision and School Success Authors: George Spache, Ph.D., Lillian
R. Hinds, Ph.D., and Lois B. Bing, O.D. Written for those involved with
children's learning. A broad concept of vision, including its sensory, motor
and central processing dimensions. Helps educators recognize the visual
demands of the classroom, the behavior of students who are experiencing
stress because of their vision problems and ways and means of alleviating
this stress. 57 pages soft bound $10.00
Developing Your Child For Success Author: Kenneth A. Lane, O.D.
Designed to help children avoid early school failure. Over 100 activities
to help. 323 pages $24.95
Your Child's Vision Author: Richard S. Kavner, O.D. A guide to
inform parents how to protect and foster their child's visual development.
Dr. Kavner details the stages of visual development from birth to age five.
It discusses causes, prevention and treatment of common visual problems.
251 pages soft bound $12.95
How To Develop Your Child's Intelligence Author: G.N. Getman,
O.D. Vision is a learned skill that is a dominant factor in human development.
“Parents and teachers can set the stage but only the child can act thereon.”
128 pages soft bound $11.00
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. 173 pages soft bound $15.00
VIDEO CASSETTES:
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. VHS format XVII300 $67.50 PAL format SVHPA:300 $75.00
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. 100 for $15./1000 for $120.
plus 15% shipping/handling with a $3.50 minimum charge on all pamphlet orders.
P.A.V.E. “Vision Alert: 20/20 Is Not Enough” is narrated
by Allison Ross. The purpose is to raise national awareness of the crucial
relationship between vision and achievement and to alert parents, educators,
and others about learning related vision problems. It includes interviews
with parents, teachers, children and behavioral optometrists. Each tape
includes a long version 27 minutes 54 seconds and an edited speakers’ version
15 minutes 42 seconds. VHS tape is $40. (shipping and handling is included).
UMATIC tape for TV broadcast for approximately $65 plus shipping and handling.
“Vision Alert: 20/20 Is Not Enough” edited
speakers version only of 15 minutes 42 seconds. VHS tape is $40.
(shipping/handling included). UMATIC for TV broadcast for approximately
$65.
“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. Cost is $3.50 per book plus postage: $1.50 (1); $3.50
(5); $5.50 (10); $9.00 (25).
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 Cost is $42.38 + $5.50 shipping/handling. Payment must accompany
order.
"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.
Optometric
Extension Program Foundation, Inc.
