June 2006 Vision Therapy KC News & Events
Welcome to the  4th e-mail newsletter from Vision Therapy KC !

To read past newsletters, please visit http://www.visiontherapykc.com/newsletters.html .

N EWS & ARTICLES
Short  Online Article: "InfantSEE Program Can Detect Early Eyesight Problems, For Free "
Trips to the eye doctor aren't just for older kids, teens and adults. Many parents don't know it, but getting your child's eyes checked within the first year of life can actually be an essential part of their development. http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?&aid=58695&search_result=1&stid=19

E xtensive Online Article About Vision & Autism: Interview with Melvin Kaplan, O.D.
Melvin Kaplan, O.D. of Tarrytown, New York, is one of the pioneers in the field of visual management training. He has been working with autistic spectrum children and adults in the field of vision therapy for over 20 years.
http://www.autism.org/interview/kaplan.html

Information Resource: Sports Vision
Think of your favorite sport; chances are your vision plays an important part in that activity. Coordination, concentration, balance and accuracy are just a few of the visually-related abilities you use during a sports event. Vision affects your batting average, racquetball score, pass completion and free throw percentages. The term "vision" and the growing field of "sports vision" apply to more than 20/20 eyesight, glasses or contact lenses.
http://www.oep.org/sportsvi.htm

Job Opportunity - Occupational Therapist to Provide Low Vision Rehabilitation
T his fall, Vision Therapy KC will be expanding. New services will be offered at the same location by Vision Recovery KC. We are adding an optometrist who will focus on low vision care. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide low vision rehabilitation services to children and adults with visual impairments. The available position is part-time. Specialized low vision training will be required. For a full job description, please e-mail caroline@visiontherapykc.com .
http://www.visionrecoverykc.com

Help For Kansas Students Ending Their School Year Behind in Reading Scores W e still have openings for students who qualify for the Kansas Vision Therapy Program. We will be accepting students through the end of 2006 on a first-come, first-served basis. Please pass this information on to families or organizations who may work with students that may be eligible.
http://www.visiontherapykc.com/ksvtstudy.html


EVENTS
SHORT NOTICE - First Annual Autism and Special Needs Family Conference
Where:  Hilton Garden Inn , 19677 E. Jackson Drive, Independence, MO 64057
When:  Saturday, June 3rd 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, June 4th 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost :  See website for registration cost and scholarship information
http://www.efect.org/family_conference

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: S aturd ay ,  June 17th  from 10  to  11 :30  a .m.
Can't make th is 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/June2006.pdf

Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit Conference , P resented by Journey Into Wellness
This event focuses on living well and preventing illness through nutrition and self care, and improving your wellbeing by healthy eating, healthy living and a positive spiritual life.
Where: Overland Park Convention Center
When: S aturd ay ,  June 17 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost:   Please visit the website for registration information http://journeyintowellness.org

Families for Adoption Roundtable
Families for Adoption, an international and domestic adoption ministry at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, MO, is hosting an Adoption Roundtable for anyone interested in adoption or foster care. The event will feature panelists from All God's Children International, Missouri Baptist Children's Home Children and Family Ministries, the Family Conservancy and adoption legal counsel Kevin Kenney.
Where:  Pleasant Valley Baptist Church , 1600 N. 291 Highway (I-35 and 291)
When:   Friday, June 2, 7 to 9 p.m.
Contact: Teresa Herbic , (816) 415-4835 , familiesforadoption@kc.rr.com