- New - In Press (2009)
Visual Factors in Childhood Behavioural Disorders. - American Journal of Occupational Therapy 2005
Visual function significantly distinguishes between children with and without reading and academic problems. - American Optometric Association
The Effectiveness of Vision Therapy in Improving Visual Function. - Archives of Opthamology 2008
New Research on Convergence Insufficiency. - Archives of Opthamology 2005
Randomized Trial of Treatment of Amblyopia in Children Aged 7 to 17 Years. - Archives of Opthamology 2005
Controlled Study Demonstrates Value of Professional Therapy. - Journal of Learning Disabilities, Nov. 2003
Vision Therapy improves Reading Comprehension. - Neuropsychologia 2007
Prisms throw light on developmental disorders. - NeuroRehabilitation 2006
Oculomotor rehabilitation for reading in acquired brain injury. - Strabismus, Dec. 2005
The Relationship between Convergence Insufficiency and ADHD.
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Additional References
Ciuffreeda KJ The scientific basis for and efficacy of optometric vision therapy in non-strabismic accommodative and vergence disorders. Optometry 2002 Dec; 73 (12):735-62.This article summarizes models of the accommodative (eye focusing) and vergence (eye teaming systems), as well as cure rates of vision therapy for problems with accommodation and vergence.
Professional Workshops:
From Eyesight to Insight: Visual/Vestibular Assessment & Treatment
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Mary Kawar, MS, OTR
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Carl Hillier, OD, FCOVD
| Boise, ID | May 7-8, 2010 |
| North Carolina | July 23-24, 2010 |
| San Mateo, CA | August 13-14, 2010 |
| Grand Junction, CO | October 29-30, 2010 |
Mary Kawar, MS, OTR, a private practitioner in San Diego, Ca. for over 18 years, has specialized in programs for children and adults with learning disabilities. She was director of occupational therapy for 18 years at Children's Hospital in San Diego. Mary has been particularly successful at designing treatment to improve vestibular and ocular motor abilities. She has lectured widely in the area of sensory integration.
Dr. Carl Hillier, OD, FCOVD is a certified Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He practices the functional and developmental concepts in his approach to treating vision problems and enhancing vision skills. He lectures on topics related to infant vision development, visually related learning difficulties, the visual demands of computer use and sports vision. Carl founded and directs the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute, a clinic to treat the visual problems associated with brain injury.
This cutting edge and popular continuing education workshop for professionals who provide services to children & adults with special needs allows a practical opportunity for participants to interact with a sensory integrative occupational therapist and developmental optometrist as they collaborate on the goal of facilitating optimum performance in children with movement and vision issues. Speakers will reveal and clarify some of the mysteries of previously ambiguous performance issues in childhood. Participants will develop a broader net for capturing the subtleties of visual-vestibular behavior by gaining insight into underlying causes. Hands on experience will provide ample opportunities for everyone to learn how to administer a vision screening examination. Comprehensive treatment protocols will be shared so that therapists are exposed to a broad range of practical, innovative, sequential vestibular-visual activities and exercises for use with their clients. A vision screening kit will be available for purchase with registration or at the workshop. For registration information, click on www.pdppro.com or call Professional Development Programs/PDP Products at 651- 439-8865.
