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Introduction to Learning and Vision Therapy: Clinically Speaking Part VII

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Checking Saccades and Pursuits – NSUCO Oculomotor Test Testing Methods: NSUCO, DEM/King Devick, Visagraph/Readalyzer There are a variety of means of assessing saccades, pursuits, and fixations. Some are more subjective, relying on clinical acumen and experience, while others are more standardized and established, or even computer-based. This part of the course will introduce the reader…...

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You may use these in your own clinical practice and/or your own family with no restrictions. Your account will automatically renew in 1 year unless you unsubscribe. We are not to be held liable or responsible for how you use this information. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.

You are never to share your own membership information with another. We monitor logins and IP addresses and will limit accounts to no more than 5 unique IPs. Logins beyond this number may result is account suspension.

We hope you find this information helpful in moving your clinical practice forward. Welcome aboard.

Dr. Boulet

Charles A. Boulet PC

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Shape Touch

DrB03 mins

Shape Touch Shape Touch 1 and 2 are simple yet challenging and are appropriate for all skill levels, but they are especially helpful in young people first learning language concepts. This activity can be easily loaded using the Metronome. These activities simulate reading and build low-level reading skills, visual motor integration (VMI), visual memory, and visual…...

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ACCESS OUR GROWING CATALOG OF VISION REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES

Our growing list of Vision Rehabilitation Activities covers a broad array of therapeutic needs, including:

GROSS MOTOR

FINE MOTOR

VISUOMOTOR

VISUAL PERCEPTION

FOCUSSING / ACCOMODATION

VERGENCE

RANGE OF MOVEMENT

VESTIBULAR / BALANCE

SPATIAL AWARENESS

CORE REFLEXES AND STRENGTHENING

EARLY (PRIMITIVE REFLEXES)

FIXATION / TARGETTING (SACCADES / PURSUITS)

Join at the PROFESSIONAL level and have access to a full and growing library of video courses and seminars.

Basic Annual Membership

Access to full Vision Rehabilitation Activities Library, including video explainers, downloadable worksheets. Includes all new releases for the next year.

Normal Pricing (1yr): $69 CDN

Renovation Discount Pricing: $49 (price disappears when site renovations are completed).

Professional Annual Membership

Includes Basic level benefits PLUS access to FULL LIBRARY OF VIDEO SEMINARS led by Dr. Boulet and others. These are offered all for one price but do not include CE credits since there is no way to monitor progress on this platform. If you need CE credits, you are encouraged to seek Dr. Boulet’s seminars at PESI.com.

Normal Pricing (1yr): $99 CDN

Renovation Discount Pricing: $69 (price disappears when site renovations are completed)

Disclaimer/Terms:

You may use these in your own clinical practice and/or your own family with no restrictions. Your account will automatically renew in 1 year unless you unsubscribe. We are not to be held liable or responsible for how you use this information. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.

You are never to share your own membership information with another. We monitor logins and IP addresses and will limit accounts to no more than 5 unique IPs. Logins beyond this number may result is account suspension.

We hope you find this information helpful in moving your clinical practice forward. Welcome aboard.

Dr. Boulet

Charles A. Boulet PC

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Michigan Tracking

DrB06 mins

Introduction Reading has a foundation is the entire child’s being, from their emotional state to their refractive state, from what is in their stomach, to what they watch on screens. From the visual rehabilitative perspective, reading has inputs (visual/ocular, somatosensory, and vestibular) that help guide and motivate outputs (target fixation behaviours, the focus of this…...

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ACCESS OUR GROWING CATALOG OF VISION REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES

Our growing list of Vision Rehabilitation Activities covers a broad array of therapeutic needs, including:

GROSS MOTOR

FINE MOTOR

VISUOMOTOR

VISUAL PERCEPTION

FOCUSSING / ACCOMODATION

VERGENCE

RANGE OF MOVEMENT

VESTIBULAR / BALANCE

SPATIAL AWARENESS

CORE REFLEXES AND STRENGTHENING

EARLY (PRIMITIVE REFLEXES)

FIXATION / TARGETTING (SACCADES / PURSUITS)

Join at the PROFESSIONAL level and have access to a full and growing library of video courses and seminars.

Basic Annual Membership

Access to full Vision Rehabilitation Activities Library, including video explainers, downloadable worksheets. Includes all new releases for the next year.

Normal Pricing (1yr): $69 CDN

Renovation Discount Pricing: $49 (price disappears when site renovations are completed).

Professional Annual Membership

Includes Basic level benefits PLUS access to FULL LIBRARY OF VIDEO SEMINARS led by Dr. Boulet and others. These are offered all for one price but do not include CE credits since there is no way to monitor progress on this platform. If you need CE credits, you are encouraged to seek Dr. Boulet’s seminars at PESI.com.

Normal Pricing (1yr): $99 CDN

Renovation Discount Pricing: $69 (price disappears when site renovations are completed)

Disclaimer/Terms:

You may use these in your own clinical practice and/or your own family with no restrictions. Your account will automatically renew in 1 year unless you unsubscribe. We are not to be held liable or responsible for how you use this information. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.

You are never to share your own membership information with another. We monitor logins and IP addresses and will limit accounts to no more than 5 unique IPs. Logins beyond this number may result is account suspension.

We hope you find this information helpful in moving your clinical practice forward. Welcome aboard.

Dr. Boulet

Charles A. Boulet PC

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Brock String/Rod Introduction

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  Start by downloading and printing the sheets above. You can preview them before watching the video if you like by clicking on the ‘eye’ icon. You should already be familiar with loading exercises and approaching therapy. Brock Strings and Rods are useful for improving eye control and strength at near distances. For some people,…

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Perceptual Speed Letters

DrB03 mins

Perceptual Speed Letters Download this pdf: Perceptual Speed Letters This activity is designed to help build visual search skills, saccadic (jump) movements, and letter recognition. It is appropriate for all ages and only minimal letter recognition is required. Material: Begin by downloading and printing the attached document. Timer. General Procedure: • The attached file contains 10…

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Hidden Words

DrB03 mins

  Hidden Words 1      Hidden Words 2     Hidden Words 3 Hidden Words 4      Hidden Words 5     Hidden Words 6 Purpose:  To develop flexibility in visual scanning through a search for meaningful figure/ground relationships in an ambiguous field. Materials: Hidden word worksheets Procedure: 1.  The worksheet contains a block of letters and a list of 12…

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Coding

DrB04 mins

Materials: Download and print the attached document: Coding Procedure: Follow the instructions on the attached document. Coding is based on the following table where each letter is represented by a row and column reference. So, for example, A1 is ‘C’, and D4 is ‘X’. There is a list of words attached. You are to specify…

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Pencil Pushups

DrB02 mins

Pencil Push-Ups Here’s an easy and effective technique to build convergence range for those who have trouble ‘crossing’ their eyes, a skill required for looking at near objects like books. Note: Pencil Pushups alone are not sufficient for managing Convergence Insufficiency. See your doctor for details. Procedure: Hold the pencil at arm’s length directly between…

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Pen Rock

DrB01 mins

    Pen Rock This simple technique can be practiced just about anywhere.  To load the task, push yourself to keep the near target very clear and push it slowly closer to the bridge of your nose. Watch this video to learn how to do the ‘Pen Rock’ activity.

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