Sedentary Children
Sedentary Children by DrB • November 29, 2011 • 0 Comments This article from the CBC discusses the sedentary nature of children’s lifestyles inCanada. I expect this is similar to other developed nations. The guidelines presented, however, are completely unrealistic given the current model for primary education that requires children to sit for many hours at a time with […]
Waldorf Schools
Waldorf Schools Waldorf Schools have a reputation for excelling in early academic achievement, including reading, yet they typically do not engage in formal reading skills prior to the second grade. This is consistent with the view we take at drboulet.com that maintains that fundamental physical and cognitive skills must be in place prior to reading […]
The Vision Help Blog
The Vision Help Blog The Vision Help blog has been around for some time and is one of my favourite sources for clinical commentary, research, and good ol’ fashioned ‘soap-boxing’. Dr. Len Press, one of the primary contributors to the site, is a world-renown author, instructor, and clinician. His fervor and passion always comes through, […]
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part X
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part X Vision in the Classroom: Time to Open Our Eyes Vision problems are present in every classroom. Children will work with what they’ve got and take it for granted that every other child in the room has exactly the same visual experiences. Only nearsighted children and those […]
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part VIII
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part VIII Part VIII – The Case of the Missing Children The sign above the school secretary’s desk reads “I don’t have an attitude problem. You don’t like my attitude. That’s not my problem.” I like that. It’s clear, simple, and you know where you stand. Nearsightedness (myopia) […]
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part VI
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part VI Tinted Lenses and Dyslexia I appreciate when teachers and parents ask about tinted lenses as a possible solution for dyslexia – this tells me there is an acknowledgement of the role of vision in reading and learning. People will sometimes ask about ‘Irlen’ lenses. These are […]
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part IV
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part IV Archie’s Law Archie’s a good friend, I’ve known him since I was 5 years old. We met in a French-Immersion Kindergarten class in a larger North Eastern Alberta town. Born in April, Archie is a couple of months older than me – something that seemed relevant […]
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part II
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part II Part II – The Limits of ‘VT’: Balancing Controversies This is the first of two parts on ‘VT Controversies’. Simply put, for those who take the time to look at research and participate in clinic, there is no doubt of the role of vision in learning […]
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part III
Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Opinion Part III Elephants in a Small Room Introduction There are two parts to this opinion piece. The first considers the very important role of exposure to nature in a child’s development. The second describes the need for effective standards in vision screening. A – By Any Other Name: […]
Children’s Nature Deficit
Children’s Nature Deficit Children and Nature Network report “Children’s Nature Deficit: What We Know – and Don’t Know”, the authors report a number of observations regarding children’s health, knowledge of nature, and relative exposure to the outdoors. The main findings are given below. Click to download the report: CNNEvidence of Nature Deficit See Also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_deficit_disorder http://www.education.com/topic/nature-deficit-disorder/ […]