http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz en-us Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:21:19 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/22381/All-About-Forbrain/ Forbrain® functions as an audio-vocal workout. The moment you speak, this unique device corrects the sound of your voice via a dynamic filter. The sounds are immediately transmitted back to you by bone conduction, that is, by vibration through the bones situated in front of the ears. You won’t hear any echo, but you will hear your voicedifferently.  Forbrain® is a unique headset which helps your brain to process sensory information more effectively. By correct... Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:46:07 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post22381 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21369/Ophthalmic-Epidemiology-Article/ Children with Low Literacy and Poor Stereoacuity:An Evaluation of Complex Interventions in a Community-Based Randomized Trial.... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:28:18 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21369 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21368/The-Orthoptic-Treatment-of-Dyslexia-using-the-LASD/ Accepted for publication in the Australian Orthoptic Journal, June 1999 Alison Lawson, DAORobyn Kiernicki, DOBARuth Peterson, BAppSc(Orth) A brief background to the development of the Lawson Anti Suppression Device (LASD) and its use, and report on a preliminary study to determine whether or not treatment with the LASD could benefit those with Dyslexia.... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:22:55 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21368 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21367/The-anatomy-of-the-eye/ The successful treatment of Dyslexia is heavily involved with the visual cortex, which is at the back of the brain. In pure medical terms, it is situated in the medical aspect of the occipital lobe in relation to the calcarine fissure. It is characterised by the distinguishing white line or stria of Gennari, which is visible to the naked eye. The cellular structure of the visual cortex is of the highly granular type associated elsewhere in the cortex with sensory function. The outer and inner gr... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:20:49 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21367 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21366/The-Science-Behind-the-Alison-Lawson-Technique/ What is visual Dyslexia? For normal vision to occur there should be binocular fixation in both eyes. However, many times the fixation of one macular is very unsteady, or there can be an eccentric fixation. This demonsrates the main cause for the learning problem, the patient is able to obtain a clear focus at any level of gaze but it cannot be maintained. As fixation fails, so does the patients concentration. As there is unsteady or incorrect fixation, the frontal lobe of the brain lays down dee... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:19:13 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21366 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21365/Famous-Dyslexics/ Richard Branson: Founder of Virgin Enterprises“At the age of eight I still couldn’t read. I was soon being beaten once or twice a week for doing poor class work or confusing the date of the Battle of Hastings.” Richard Branson: Founder of a whole series of Virgin enterprises. “Perhaps my early problems with dyslexia made me more intuitive: when someone sends me a written proposal, rather than dwelling on detailed facts and figures, I find that my imagination grasps and expands on wh... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:13:29 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21365 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21364/Dyslexia-information-for-teachers-and-educators/ Could one or more of your students have Dyslexia? Term commences and many of the children are excited to be catching up with friends after the holidays, amongst these eager youngsters are a few individuals that suffer with Dyslexia. 15 per cent of the population has dyslexia or a learning disability and for them returning to school can be a time full of anxiety and stress.Dyslexia is a language-based learning difficulty, it affects a person’s ability to read, spell, write, comprehend and even ... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:11:04 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21364 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21363/Dyslexia-in-adults/ Signs to look for: May hide reading problems. May spell poorly, relies on software or friends to correct spelling. Avoids writing wherever possible. Often very competent in oral language. Often display excellent people skills. Shows talent in spatial acuity. Professions may include but are not limited to engineers, architects, designers, artists, builders, mathematicians, physicians (surgeons, physio therapists and dentists). May have difficulty with planning, organ... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:09:16 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21363 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21362/Help-your-Dyslexic-child/ 1. Always aim to be positive Consider carefully your child’s strengths; provide compliments and encouragement for these areas. Examine your child’s weaknesses, find out the reason for the lack of achievement in this area and determine ways to alleviate the problems.2. Remain patient and continue to persevere Be patient with teachers and try to develop a good parent/teacher relationship. It is your responsibility to set up communication and continue to keep in touch over time. Also remember t... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:06:28 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21362 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/post/21360/Confidence-building-with-Dyslexic-children/ Children suffering with dyslexia experience failure on a daily basis and most will notice the other children around them are able to do the work which they are finding difficult. The child’s self-esteem quickly diminishes and they begin to refer to themselves as “dumb” or “stupid.” It is the conclusion that anyone would reach in similar circumstances. This self-doubt must be addressed before any corrective teaching is going to be effective. At the Alison Lawson Centre we focus on impro... Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:03:32 +1300 http://www.eyesandearsforlearning.co.nz/blog/#post21360