Frequently Asked Questions

For Kids:

• Clumsiness, running into things or people (spacial issue)

• Avoidance around academic tasks

• Skipping lines or losing their place while reading

• Tilting their head or closing one eye to focus

• Struggling to catch a ball or misjudging distances

• Text moving on the page

For Adults:

• Brain fog, fatigue, or headaches after computer work

• Text moving on the page

• Re-reading lines or losing your spot when tired

• Anxiety in heavy traffic or trouble parking

• Hitting a sudden plateau in sports or coordination

Undiagnosed vision problems can often be confused with ADD or ADHD. Attention span, restlessness and frustration can result from not being able to process the millions of pieces of visual information needed to learn and function in tasks that are needed everyday. There are many symptoms that visual disorders, ADD and ADHD have in common. 

Please make note of the symptom checklist provided on this website. There are several symptoms that are unique to ADD and ADHD such as running and climbing excessively, difficulty in playing quietly and always being "on the go". When the problem is a visual disorder, there are many instances where parents hear of symptomatic behaviors in the classroom and are baffled as to why they do not observe those same behaviors at home. These behaviors are not observed on weekends, extended school breaks, or summers when the tasks are not academic.

Dyslexia type symptoms can occur when there are eye teaming, eye tracking and perceptual problems that can cause words, letters and numbers to appear to move or jump on a page. There are cases where both problems are present. True dyslexia can still be present in rare cases after vision disorders are resolved, but in many cases what was thought of as dyslexic symptoms disappear once the eye teaming, tracking and perceptual vision skills are strengthened.

Glasses won’t fix processing issues. Our brains and bodies have to work in unison to be effective. Vision, Sensory and Motor Systems are all tied to how our bodies process and use information. This is why we look at how the how body is functioning, not just the visual systems.

Technically, no. While our visual motor therapy does not directly treat dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD, it can address the way the brain processes visual information and coordinates visual and motor skills.

Our therapy may help reduce some of the visual and sensory demands that can contribute to feeling overwhelmed or distracted: essentially, helping to “turn down the noise” the body is experiencing. If you have dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD, you may also benefit from other therapies, educational support, or medication to address your individual symptoms and needs.

Anyone experiencing issues that are affecting learning or daily function. Below are just a few examples:

• Children with sensory processing disorders

• Individuals with ADHD or Dyslexia, eye teaming, tracking, or focusing difficulties

• Patients struggling to read or poor reading stamina

• Individuals doing well, but overworking on every task

• Adults looking to improve overall body function and control over stress reactions

• Hitting a sudden plateau in sports or coordination

• Individuals recovering from concussions or traumatic brain injuries, or stroke

Anyone struggling with visual, sensory, or motor functions can benefit from therapy. We provide services for infants, toddlers, kids, teenagers, adults, athletes and individuals suffering from head trauma.

The short answer is No. We are happy to meet with you and talk through your concerns. If a teacher or provider has referred you, please share any information they have given you.

Conveniently located in Jasper, Indiana, with easy access from I-64 and I-69, we proudly serve patients throughout Southern Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.

Many people find that they can see 20/20. There can still be tracking, focus and processing issues causing problems in daily life. Our integrated visual motor therapy can strengthen connections and create lasting results.

Benefits of visual motor therapy will last for a lifetime. Accurate tracking and efficient use of both eyes together is a reflex which, when conditioned, should operate effortlessly. 

At Vision Development Center, we are committed to helping you understand your medical insurance coverage as it relates to our services. Our experienced insurance liaison is available to assist you in determining your potential benefits and to provide the necessary documentation to help you submit claims to your insurance provider.

Please note that we are not contracted with any insurance company, and therefore considered an out-of-network provider. Insurance policies vary widely, and reimbursement is determined by your specific plan and the contract your employer or you have arranged with your insurer.

We are not responsible for:

• The outcome of any claim submitted to your insurance provider

• Any decisions made by your insurance company regarding eligibility or reimbursement

• Any errors made by your insurance company in processing a claim

• Any discrepancies between expected and actual coverage amounts

We can assist you in estimating your out-of-pocket portion based on the information available to us, but we cannot guarantee final costs or coverage decisions. We are also not responsible for errors in filing claims or incorrect information provided by your insurance company.

If you have questions about the documentation we’ve submitted or provided for your records, we are happy to assist.