Complementary Therapy Assessment Vision Therapy for Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are a common problem in the pediatric population. Dyslexia, defined as a specific reading disability, affects 80% of individuals with learning disabilities, and 5 to 17% of the general population. Some individuals with learning disabilities also have difficulty in areas such as memory or mathematical calculations. Because of the complex multifactorial nature of learning disabilities, including dyslexia, there are no simple remedies. Remedial educational approaches are arduous for both the parent and child. Parents often seek alternative or adjunct interventions for learning disabilities for their child, including vision therapy.