Is it really AD(H)D? or Could it be a Vision Problem? Find out more at this FREE talk!

Did you know there are several combinations of visual problems, visual skills deficits and refractive conditions that mimic AD(H)D? For a child with AD(H)D, these visual deficiencies make things worse.

Many cases of AD(H)D may include visual deficiencies that make near work extremely difficult. If the child has true AD(H)D, the visual problem itself may be so severe that it limits the possibility of improvement.
Some mild AD(H)D cases may really be a severe vision problem.

Does your child have the following symptoms?

• Attention span becomes shorter during close up work
  
• Disturbs other children in class during reading
  
• Can concentrate for longer periods of times when playing computer games
  
• Poor concentration when reading
  
• Seems compelled to touch everything
  
• Hates to read but loves being read to
  
• Bumps into things, doesn’t seem aware of nearby objects.
• Often trips or falls instead of stepping over objects, steps, carpet edges or rugs
• Continues to have problems doing near work despite an increase in the ability to concentrate after taking medications

The reality is, 15 out of the 18 symptoms used to diagnose AD(H)D in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual, Version IV, are also symptoms of vision related learning problems.

For this reason, It is recommended that ALL children diagnosed with AD(H)D receive a comprehensive vision exam by a Developmental Optometrist.

When:

Thursday, September 17

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Where:

Clarendon Vision Development Center
103 Ogden Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL

Featuring:

Dr. Monika Spokas & Dr. Linda Weil
Developmental Optometrists

Free and open to the public!