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It Could Be Your EyesAuthor: Dr. Juanita Collier, MS, OD, FCOVD
Are you a parent who has been searching for answers to why your child is struggling academically? Have you been told that your child needs strabismus surgery or patching, and it just doesnt feel right to you? Are you trying to set your kiddo with sensory needs up for success and feeling lost in the process? Have you suffered a brain injury or concussion and refuse to accept that these current limitations are your permanent new normal? My name is Dr. Juanita Collier and I am a Behavioral Optometrist with a private practice specializing in Vision Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Development. Through diving deep with my team, parents, patients, and professionals, we will uncover that vision may be the underlying cause of real life challenges in academics, work, sports, and daily life. While we often think 20/20 eyesight is perfect vision, vision actually takes place in the brain. And if there is any disconnect, any slight lack of coordination between the brain and the eyes, how you see whats in front of you can be remarkably different than whats actually there. Through this podcast, you will discover, that the challenges that you are facing may actually be stemming from a difficulty with how youre seeingIt Could Be Your Eyes. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Medicine, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How Can I Help My Homeschooled Child with Reading Difficulties?
Episode 24
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
Many homeschooling parents face the same question: Why is my child struggling to read—even though they’re bright, motivated, and getting plenty of practice?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brandon Walley, a behavioral optometrist and homeschooling dad who has combined his clinical expertise and personal experience to create a digital, at-home vision therapy program specifically for homeschool families. He shares how visual development impacts reading, what signs parents should look for, and how a vision-based approach can unlock new levels of learning confidence.Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, educator, or healthcare provider, this conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked visual skills behind reading and learning success.Key Takeaways Struggles with reading aren’t always about phonics or attention—sometimes, they’re rooted in how the brain processes visual information.Homeschooling provides a unique opportunity to observe and address visual learning challenges early.At-home vision therapy programs can make evidence-based interventions more accessible to families everywhere. Resources & Links Learn more about Dr. Walley’s program, Vision Foundations for Learning, here: https://launch-4d.mn.co/Explore vision therapy resources from the It Could Be Your Eyes team: 4dvisiontherapyathome.comFollow Dr. Walley and his team at colliervision.com
