Visual Processing Disorder

Hi Reneep,
I run a Forum for the maths disorder Dyscalculia, where Visual-Spatial Dyscalculia is the main sub-type.
Where you can find some information about visual processing disorder.
Where you need to get a clearer idea of her VP difficulties?
Though one thing I would ask, is about her Spatial processing, as this can be associated with it.
Does she have good 'physical coordination'?
Can she catch a ball easily, and judge distances well?
Does she have a problem with left and right?
Where these suggest a Spatial processing difficulty.

Visual processing in isolation, refers to the ability to effectively use Visualising, and picture images in our mind.
Where in terms of math, it involves visualising numbers.
Though this operates at different levels, where at its simplest level for example, can you 'look at the following number, then look away and retain an image of number in your mind/ mind's eye?
274

Then another level, is the verbal/ visual relationship, where if you read the following number, can you convert it into a 'mental image of the number?
Three hundred and eighty five.

Though, Mental Maths, is far more complex, as it involves 'mentally manipulating' the numbers in our Mind's eye.

So what I'm getting at, is that you need to get an idea of what her current visual processing abilities are, so that you can identify what to address?

Where you maybe able to use some simple exercises to help her develop her visual processing skills?

Though I would also mention that typically visual processing disorder is accompanied by exceptional Auditory Processing abilities.

So you might like to have a look at my Forum?
http://www.dyscalculiaforum.com/
Geoff,

It sounds like she might need OT/PT to help with some of her issues. Knowing where your body is in space can greatly help some of these issues. (Confusion of left/right, handwriting, finger coordination.)

She may also benefit from visual therapy. This may help with the reading if she is having difficulty tracking. A screening for Irlen Sydrome may also be helpful. http://www.irlen.com

Both of my children have visual issues. My son benefitted a lot from vision therapy. My dd has benefitted from Irlen Syndrome therapy and gymnastics. The IS therapy helped a great deal with her ability to visually track and read. Gymnastics helped with overall body coordination, left/right issue and greatly improved her handwriting.

scifinut mom to: ms 16, bp/adhd/anxiety/complex ld mr. 20, add/dyslexic I hear and I forget I see and I remember I do and I understand. -Anonymous