How Unrecognized and Untreated Concussions in Kids Cause Vision and Learning Issues with Dr. Patrick Quaid (Episode #118)

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Patrick Quaid, Neuro-Optometrist, published Vision Science researcher, best-selling author, and international lecturer, to talk about kids with vision and learning issues. Hear Dr. Quaid’s own personal story when he went through a vision-related learning problem at the age of 8 that was caused by a concussion due to a motor vehicle accident. What’s surprising is his vision problem went undiagnosed for more than a year! Even more shocking? Unrecognized and untreated pediatric concussions happen to kids more often than you think, causing problems in seeing, reading and learning. Learn about Dr. Quaid’s program on kids with reading problems that resulted to doubling of reading fluency within 6 months. Find out about dysphonetic and dyseidetic dyslexia, and get advice for parents on how to help children with learning problems. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.