140 The Impact of Vision on Learning and Behavior in Children with Disabilities

"If your child is having difficulty moving their body, they ARE going to have difficulty in moving their eyes." Dr. Susan Daniel, neuro-developmental optometrist talk about vision and its role in learning and regulation for Autistic students and learners with Down Syndrome Vision difficulties can impact a child's regulation and behavior, leading to frustration and anxiety.  Dr. Daniel explains the various components of vision, including visual gathering skills, eye teaming, and visual processing.  Tune in to learn:  Why specialized vision exams are crucial for children with autism, Down syndrome, and other disabilities How vision difficulties can impact a child's regulation and behavior, leading to frustration and anxiety The components of Vision What you can do right now to support your child's learning 00:00 The Impact of Vision on Regulation and Behavior 06:09 The Relationship Between Body Movement and Eye Movement 16:23 The Gap in Vision Evaluations for Children with Disabilities 34:46 The Importance of Access to Complex Information 45:21 Passion for Helping Children and Adults with Vision Impairments Links mentioned in the podcast: Find a developmental optometrist here: - www.covd.org - www.noravisionrehab.org The reading app Dr. Daniel mentioned: www.bookshare.org You can reach Dr. Daniel at [email protected]