Poor vision, if unnoticed and untreated, can dramatically reduce a childOs school achievement. While it is easy to blame underachievement on a variety of causes, the real cause may be directly related to vision development. Strong vision is much more than being able to see the blackboard from the back row. Solid visual skills that underlie brain learning are developed through a variety of activities that are less and less a part of childrenOs lives thanks to TV and video games. Eyes for Learning explains how parents and teachers can spot a vision-related learning problem and how to treat it. Dr. Antonia Orfield provides answers about referrals, required vision tests, and vision-improvement techniques. The bottom line is that good vision is a learned skill that is best developed by the practices explained in this book. Understanding these explanations can go a long way in saving a child from failure in school.

"[Orfield] gives teachers, assessors and parents methods to determine whether a child has a visual learning disability and where to turn for confirmation and treatment. She also gives advice about having proper facilities and activities that will enhance vision for affected and normal children." - Scitech Book News

"Dr. Orfield is to be congratulated for presenting cutting edge material in a professional manner. This is a gem of a book that should be read cover-to-cover by parents, educators, and all professionals entrusted with guiding children’s development." - Optometry and Vision Development