When Your Child Struggles The Myths of 20/20 Vision: What Every Parent Needs to Know [Paperback]

O.D. David L. Cook (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0963265709 | ISBN-13: 978-0963265708 | Edition: First Edition

Paperback: 174 pages Publisher: Cook Vision Therapy Centers; First Edition edition (June 1, 1992) Language: English

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Invision Pr; First Edition edition (June 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963265709
• ISBN-13: 978-0963265708
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When your Child Struggles - The Myths of 20/20 Vision, March 4, 2001

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michelle molloy (WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Your Child Struggles The Myths of 20/20 Vision: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Paperback)

I was referred to Behavioral Optometrist by another mother who's son was having difficulty reading. The eye doctor tested my kids and gave me this book to read which clearly defines the seven aspects of vision. Each aspect directly relates to what we see or don't see, how we see it and how it affects our comprehension of the 3-D world, language, and reading. It clearly defines behavioral signs that indicate vision difficluties. Both my sons were found to have problems with 2 or 3 aspects of vision. We caught it early when it can be remedied. This book is highly valuable for every parent.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VISION EXPLAINED IN LAYMAN'S TERMS, October 10, 2000

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Nancy O. (Hawthorn Woods, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Your Child Struggles The Myths of 20/20 Vision: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Paperback)

Those of us who do not have difficulties with sight can not appreciate the complexities involved in our vision. A person can have 20/20 eyesight, but still have difficulty reading from a book or copying from the blackboard due to eye muscle inefficiencies. This book explains in simple terms how the eyes need to coordinate to avoid stress when reading or working. Many times the child can actually be experiencing double vision, but is unable to verbalize that because he/she doesn't realize it isn't normal. That may be the only way they've ever seen letters.

Whether your child is already going through vision therapy or if you are considering the merits of vision therapy, this book will help you understand what therapy can do for you. I strongly recommend it for any parent who's child is having difficulty reading for unexplained reasons.

5.0 out of 5 stars If your child is struggling in school, this book is a must for you!, November 28, 2011

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This review is from: When Your Child Struggles The Myths of 20/20 Vision: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Paperback)

This book clearly explains the different types of vision problems that can affect anyone. Many of the problems described in this book are not routinely checked for by the vast majority of eye doctors. It explains how you can have a "normal" vision exam, yet still have struggles with reading and writing, despite having average or higher intelligence. If you have ever stood next to your child for hours, attempting to coax him/her to do homework until you have exhausted all of your ideas and yourself, only to have to repeat it again the next day, order this book. And take your child to a developmental optometrist for a thorough vision evaluation.