Visual Processing:
Improve Academic Success, Increase Sports
Performance, & Build Confidence
Lynn F. Hellerstein, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO
Fall 2011
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Visual Processing:
Improve Academic Success,
Increase Sports Performance
& Build Confidence
Speaker: Lynn F. Hellerstein, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO
Author of award-winning book, See It. Say It. Do It!
Dear Educators, Administrators, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language
Pathologists, Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Colleagues:
Welcome to this2011 Seminar! This highly interactive seminar is loaded with humor and
presents information that can be used immediately with your students of all ages.
Many attendees utilize the activities for their own personal and family use, as well as
their districts and classrooms. You will have fun while dissolving internal blocks that
hold your students back from greater success.
Learning objectives
You will learn how to:
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Define Vision- how it develops and impacts learning
Identify the signs & symptoms of vision
Experience & learn how to visualize
Describe effective brain-based visual strategies
How to implement The See It. Say It. Do It!(Visualize, declare, take action) for
improving academics, sports & confidence.
You are embarking upon a powerful seminar. Thank you for joining us. If at any time
you have questions or concerns, please notify me.
Enjoy!
Lynn Fishman Hellerstein, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO
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Presenter:
Lynn F. Hellerstein, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO, has inspired thousands of people to improve
their vision and enhance their lives through vision therapy. For more than 30 years in
optometric practice, she has treated children and adults with learning related vision
problems, vision perception deficits or brain injuries. An author and international
speaker, Dr. Hellerstein has published extensively on vision related topics. Her awardwinning book, See It. Say It. Do It!: The Parent’s & Teacher's Action Guide to Creating
Successful Students & Confident Kids (HiClear Publishing LLC, 2010) is a remarkable
resource for parents, educators and therapists. See It. Say It. Do It! Organize It!(2011) is
a complimentary workbook designed for parents and patients to easily implement the
organizational tools into their lives.
A Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and American
Academy of Optometry, Dr. Hellerstein is Past-President of COVD. In 2005, she created
the COVD Tour de Optometry program. As a COVD Board member representing the
Tour, she visited every school of optometry in the US and Canada. She is an adjunct
faculty member at Illinois College of Optometry, Pacific University, Southern College of
Optometry, Southern California College of Optometry and University of Houston.
Dr. Hellerstein serves as a consultant to schools and rehabilitation facilities. Hellerstein
and Brenner Vision Center, P.C., her private optometric practice, is located in the MetroDenver area. Dr. Hellerstein lives in Colorado, and is available for interviews and
speaking engagements.
Visit www.LynnHellerstein.com for additional information.
Contact Information:
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Lynn F. Hellerstein, O.D. FCOVD, FAAO
7180 E. Orchard Road, Suite 103, Centennial, CO80111
Telephone: (303) 850-9499
Fax: 303-850-7032
www.LynnHellerstein.com
DrH@LynnHellerstein.com
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Visual Processing & Academics References
(2011)
Vision & Learning
Eide, B & F. (2006). The Mislabeled child. NY, NY: Hyperion
Eide, B& F. (2011). The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the
Dyslexic Brain. NY, NY:Hudson Street Press.
Fishman-McCaffrey, B.I. , &Dunnigan, P., & Hellerstein, L.F. (2011). See It. Say It. Do It!
ORGANIZE IT! Centennial, CO: HiClear Publishing LLC
Furth, H &Wachs, H. (1972). Thinking Goes to School. USA: Oxford University Press
Hellerstein, L.F. (2010). See It. Say It. Do It!: The Parent’s & Teacher’s Action Guide to
Creating Successful Students & Confident Kids. Centennial, CO: HiClear Publishing LLC
Medina, J. (2009). Brain Rules.Seattle, WA: Pear Press
Silverman, L. (2002). The Visual-Spatial Identifier- Upside Down Brilliance; Glendale, CO:
DeLeon Publishing
Vitale, B. (1982) Unicorns are Real. Austin,TX: Jalmar Press
Willis J. (2008). How Your Child Learns Best: Brain-Friendly Strategies You Can Use to
Ignite Your Child's Learning and IncreaseSchool Success. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks Inc.
Vision
Barry, S. (2009). Fixing My Gaze. NY, NY: Basic Books
Cook, D. (2004) When Your Child Struggles: The Myths of 20/20 Vision. Invision Press
Hoopes, A. &Applebaum, S. (2009). Eye Power: An Updated Report of Vision Therapy.
BookSurge Publishing
Lemer, P. Envisioning a Bright Future: Interventions That Work for Children and Adults
with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Santa Ana, CA: OEP
Press, L. (2008). Applied Concepts in Vision Therapy. Santa Ana, CA: OEP.
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Scheiman, M, et al. (2008). Randomized Clinical Trial of Treatments for Symptomatic
Convergence Insufficiency in Children.ArchOphthalmol, 126(10):1336-1349.
Visualization
Bandler, R. (1985). Using your Brain for a Change. Boulder, CO: Real People Press
Canfield, J. (2005). The Success Principles.NY, NY: Harpers Collins Publishers
Farnsworth, C. (1997). See It & Sink It. NY, NY: Harper Collins Publishers
Forest, E. (1981). Visual Imagery—An Optometric Approach.Santa Ana, CA: OEP
Lampert, L. (1998). The Pro’s Edge. Saturn Press
Lyons, E. (1980). How to Use Your Power of Visualization. Santa Ana, CA: OEP
Porter, K. (1990) Visual Athletics. Wm.C. Publishers
Reznick, C. (2009). The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and
Anxiety into Joy and Success. NY, NY: Penguin Group
Sandella, D. (2010) Releasing the Inner Magician. Denver, CO: Inner Magician Series
Websites
Lynn Hellerstein, O.D. – Vision resources, articles, newsletters, joint policy statements,
bloghttp://www.LynnHellertein.com&http://www.HBVision.net
College of Optometrists in Vision Development, certifying body in vision development &
vision therapy: http://www.covd.org
Resources for information on vision, vision therapy: http://www.vision3D.com
Vision Therapy Success Stories: http://www.visiontherapystories.org
Optometric Extension Program (OEP) – resources for professionals and public on
developmental vision: http://www.oepf.org
Development Delay Registry - address causes & treatments of developmental delays
http://www.devdelay.org
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Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation – A multi-disciplinary organization involved with
rehabilitation of patients with vision problems from brain injury: http://www.nora.cc/
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