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A Commentary on Vision Training.
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Getman, Gerald N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1985
The author traces the history of optometric vision training and its influences on academic performance and presents his views on the current controversy over the value of vision training for students with learning disabilities. He concludes with a list of approximately 50 references on the topic. (CL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Learning Disabilities, Optometry, Vision
The "Magic Cure" A Review of the Current Controversial Approaches for Treating Learning Disabilities.
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Silver, Larry B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1987
In view of popular press coverage of controversial approaches to treating learning disabilities, the article briefly reviews evidence concerning the following: neurophysiological retraining (patterning, optometric visual training, cerebellar-vestibular remediation, and applied kinesiology); and orthomolecular medicine (concerning megavitamins,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Nutrition, Optometry
Optometric Vision Training Programs for Children with Learning Disabilities: Review of Issues and Research
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Keogh, Barbara K. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1974
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Services, Learning Disabilities, Optometry, Program Effectiveness