Remediation of learning disabilities that are related to vision skills problems, by combining vision therapy with reading strategies
Vision Tracking, Convergence, Saccades & Accommodation are assessed.
Handwriting & hand muscle function are assessed .
General motor coordination is also evaluated if seen as necessary from other elements of assessment.
Programs are then planned and a tutor (often the parent or spouse) trained in the specifc strategies for remediation.
Generally takes 6 weeks of therapy done 5 times per week. Initial assessments, progam planning, training of a tutor in each element of an individualized program,then further assessments every 2 weeks to adjust program elements and materials used until completion. Can see reading levels increased by 2-3 grade levels.
Alice Ross founder in 1960s in Kamloops School District #24
Milly Saville, Program Coordinator for Northern BC
Trained Instructors in Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Grassy Plains, Houston as well as Prince George
and Medicine Hat, Alberta
Address & Contact
- Street:
- #516 - 1600 - 3rd Ave
- City:
- Prince George
- State:
- BC
- Phone:
- 250-563-1136 or 250-617-1751 (cell)
- Website:
- https://www.vantagevision-reading.com
- Category:
- Public Service