Welcome to the 2nd e-mail newsletter from Vision Therapy KC!

NEWS & ARTICLES
April is Occupational Therapy Month!
If you know, work with or have a child working with an Occupational Therapist, make sure to give them a pat on the back this month!
http://www.aota.org/

Short Online Article: "Connection Possible Between Eye Disorder In Children And ADHD"
A potential relationship between convergence insufficiency (visual diagnosis) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been found in a study by researchers at the School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego. Read more...
http://www.optometrists.org/therapists_teachers/convergence_insufficiency.html

Longer Online Article: "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, AD/HD) - A Developmental Approach"
Some symptoms attributed to ADD/ADHD are also seen in children and adults with visual problems, sensory integration dysfunction and/or allergies. Read more...
http://www.add-adhd.org/attention_deficits_ADHD.html

Autism Resources
Dr. Metzger presented at a conference to inform family members, educators, child-care providers and medical professionals about recent research in the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders and natural treatment options.
http://www.visiontherapykc.com/DrMetzgerHandout.pdf

2006 State of Kansas Vision Research Project
In conjunction with the Kansas Optometric Association, we are pleased to announce that the Vision and Learning Research Project is being continued this year. This State of Kansas-funded program identifies second, third and fourth grade students who are behind in reading skills and who have specific visual skills deficits. These students then participate in 25 weeks of vision therapy exercises to remediate the visual skills. The reading skills are again tested for improvement.
http://www.visiontherapykc.com/ksvtstudy.html

EVENTS
PAVE (Parents Active for Vision Education) Informational Meeting
PAVE (http://www.pavevision.org/) is a national non-profit education, resource and support organization whose mission is to raise public awareness of the crucial relationship between vision and achievement. The Kansas City Chapter of PAVE is looking for new members and volunteers. If you are interested in becoming involved or know someone who may be interested, please respond to this e-mail.
Where: Rockhurst Community Center, 5401 Troost, Kansas City, MO
When: Thursday, April 20, 6:00 p.m.

11th Annual Midwest Parent Educators Conference
Dr. Metzger is presenting a workshop on vision and learning at the upcoming Midwest Parent Educators Conference and Curriculum Fair. The goal of the conference is to provide families with motivation and tools for continuing the home education process. W ell-known speakers from across the nation are brought to Kansas City for the conference each spring. Over 100 distributors participate in the curriculum fair, and multiple workshops are offered to address issues facing homeschooling families.
Where: KCI Expo Center, 11730 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153
When: Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22

http://www.midwesthomeschoolers.org/conferences.htm

Third Annual Walk For Autism Autism Awareness
Join us for the 3rd Annual KC Walk for Autism Awareness which is designed to bring the region's autism community together for the common goal of increasing awareness and broadening public knowledge and awareness of the behaviors, social issues and emotional needs of individuals on the autism spectrum.
Where: Longview Community College
When: Saturday, April 22
Registration Fee: $20 pre-registration (Register/postmark by April 15th). Registration at the walk will be $25.

http://www.autismalliancekc.org/kc_walk_for_autism

Vision and Learning Workshops
We hold monthly workshops in our office and at local schools and organizations.
Where: Office of Dr. John Metzger, 11248 Strang Line Road, Lenexa
When: Thursday, April 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Can't make this dates? Interested in a presentation for a 2006 Summer or Fall in-service at your school? Call 913-469-8686 to schedule a workshop at your school or organization.
http://www.visiontherapykc.com/MarchApril2006.pdf