So many people tell me that they don't realize that people on the Autistic Spectrum have vision problems outside the realm of the typical nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. But the fact is, many on the spectrum have difficulty with visual spatial and visual processing difficulties. These may be the sole visual problem or can be combined with the typical vision problems mentioned above. This week I have decided to post a video that I did about a year ago on a website called Autsimspot.com. I hope the verbal explanation given in this video will help you understand the type of visual processing problems seen in this population. I have five other videos on the autism spot website...feel free to peruse them as well. Lastly, there are many other videos on this website that are exceptional...so have at it...watch as many as you can...it is truly an terrific website. Here is the link:
http://www.autismspot.com/videos/Sensory-Processing-Disorders-and-role-vision
Enjoy,
Charles Shidlofsky, O.D.
www.dr-s.net
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Great websites to learn more about Neuro-Vision
I frequently get asked by patients for some good web resources that talk about the work I do.
So, I will list a few great websites that I really enjoy and truly explain some of the work I do and a brief description of each site:
www.autismspot.com This website has tons of useful information on autism spectrum disorders and lots of videos of parents and providers who can help. I have 5 or 6 videos uploaded on their therapies section...so please go check this out.
www.sharp-sighted.org This website I recently discovered talks about the visual processing system from the viewpoint of dyslexia. However, there is some great scientific information on this sight about vision and perception and includes the latest and greatest information.
www.nora.cc This is the website for Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Assn. There is a ton of information for the doctor and patient on this emerging area of vision care. I have gone to their meetings the last five years and will be going again in March.
www.covd.org College of Optometrists in Vision Development This site discusses vision care for children who have a variety of vision problems from a developmental point of view. There is a lot of great patient information here.
And last but not least: my website www.dr-s.net has a lot of great links to other sites that have wonderful information about vision and vision processing.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week.
So, I will list a few great websites that I really enjoy and truly explain some of the work I do and a brief description of each site:
www.autismspot.com This website has tons of useful information on autism spectrum disorders and lots of videos of parents and providers who can help. I have 5 or 6 videos uploaded on their therapies section...so please go check this out.
www.sharp-sighted.org This website I recently discovered talks about the visual processing system from the viewpoint of dyslexia. However, there is some great scientific information on this sight about vision and perception and includes the latest and greatest information.
www.nora.cc This is the website for Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Assn. There is a ton of information for the doctor and patient on this emerging area of vision care. I have gone to their meetings the last five years and will be going again in March.
www.covd.org College of Optometrists in Vision Development This site discusses vision care for children who have a variety of vision problems from a developmental point of view. There is a lot of great patient information here.
And last but not least: my website www.dr-s.net has a lot of great links to other sites that have wonderful information about vision and vision processing.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week.
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