"If your bright, capable child is still struggling in school—even after tutoring and support—it could be time to look beyond academics."
Today we explore a season every parent knows all too well: progress report time. While some families breathe a sigh of relief, others are left with questions, concerns, and a nagging sense that something just isn’t adding up.
Dr. Collier and Jessica break down how vision issues—often hidden beneath strong grades, high intelligence, or even giftedness—can silently affect a child’s reading, comprehension, attention, and confidence. They share personal stories, examples from patients, and explain how behavioral optometry goes deeper than a traditional eye exam to uncover what might be holding a child back.
If you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who suspects there might be more behind a student’s academic struggles, this episode is filled with insights to help you see things more clearly—literally and figuratively.
Whether it’s an unexplained drop in performance, growing disinterest in a subject, or exhaustion after school, don’t brush it off. Progress reports are not just grades—they can be clues.
(00:00) Intro
(00:36) Understanding Progress Reports
(01:14) Flags to Be Aware Of
(04:25) Middle and High School Vision Issues
(05:50) Gifted Children and Effort Crisis
(07:27) The Importance of Vision Evaluations
(12:08) Behavioral Optometry and Holistic Care - Treating the Underlying Problem
(15:55) Dyslexia vs Visual Developmental Delays
(17:34) ADHD or Vision Issues
(18:36) 4D Built to Read Digital Program
(19:26) Modified and Corrected Diagnoses
(21:38) A Roadmap for Curiosity and Problem Solving
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