Symptoms of Vision Problems Can Be Mistaken for AD(H)D

You are invited to attend a special vision workshop

Many doctors, educators and parents express growing concern at the increasing number of young people who are being put on medications for Attention Deficit Disorder, often diagnosed only by symptoms. 15 out of the 18 symptoms used to diagnose AD(H)D in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual, Version IV, are also symptoms of learning related vision problems.

Here are some indicators that point to vision:

• Attention span becomes shorter during close-up work
  
• Restless when facing work that requires prolonged near vision
  
• Disturbs others when class work involves reading or writing
  
• Concentrates well on video games, but not on reading, writing or mathematics
  
• Seems compelled to touch everything
• Difficulty following directions
• Bumps into things, trips or falls instead of stepping over, around steps, carpet edges or objects
  
• Hates to read, but likes being read to by others
  
• Takes medication, but still has problem concentrating whenever near vision work is required

Featuring Dr. Monika Spokas, Developmental Optometrist

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to distinguish visual problems that mimic or complicate AD(H)D, as well as how visual rehabilitation therapy can correct these problems.

Where?

Clarendon Vision Development Center

103 Ogden Ave

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

Date & Time:

Monday, June 6, 2016

6:15—7:15 p.m.

Contact:

Lisa Henderson

email lisa@ClarendonVision.com

Call 630-323-7300 to reserve a seat!

This event is free and open to the public!