Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 My son, 11, has had glasses since he was two or so. Over the last two years it seemed like his vision has changed drastically between the appointment by his squinting at anything far away (opposite side of a room). Two years ago his dad took him to a chain so I just assumed they didn't do a good job. Last time (April '08) I took him to my optometrist (where he would normally go) but lately he has been squinting again. Today I took him to the optometrist again. She did an objective, dilated exam to be sure that we were getting the right thing instead of depending on his communication. His rx has only changed a little bit and his eyes are very healthy. So my question is, with the sensory issues does a change in vision affect Aperger's children differently? Does anyone have some experience in this area? Thanks, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Our 7 year old dd just got glasses (through the dilation method). I don't know if Aspergers kids sensory issues affect vision. However, our daughter did have a tic that affected her eyes just before we realized she was having a vision problem. She would blink/hold her eyes shut tight for a full second and then open them again...over and over. > > My son, 11, has had glasses since he was two or so. Over the last two years it seemed like his vision has changed drastically between the appointment by his squinting at anything far away (opposite side of a room). Two years ago his dad took him to a chain so I just assumed they didn't do a good job. Last time (April '08) I took him to my optometrist (where he would normally go) but lately he has been squinting again. > > Today I took him to the optometrist again. She did an objective, dilated exam to be sure that we were getting the right thing instead of depending on his communication. His rx has only changed a little bit and his eyes are very healthy. > > So my question is, with the sensory issues does a change in vision affect Aperger's children differently? Does anyone have some experience in this area? > > Thanks, > Becky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I will be very interested in responses to this question as well. My ll yr. old boy with similar vision issue. I wondered if there was a connection also! > > My son, 11, has had glasses since he was two or so. Over the last two years it seemed like his vision has changed drastically between the appointment by his squinting at anything far away (opposite side of a room). Two years ago his dad took him to a chain so I just assumed they didn't do a good job. Last time (April '08) I took him to my optometrist (where he would normally go) but lately he has been squinting again. > > Today I took him to the optometrist again. She did an objective, dilated exam to be sure that we were getting the right thing instead of depending on his communication. His rx has only changed a little bit and his eyes are very healthy. > > So my question is, with the sensory issues does a change in vision affect Aperger's children differently? Does anyone have some experience in this area? > > Thanks, > Becky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 My daughter started wearing glasses in 3rd grade. The school vision screening identified a small discrepancy, and the Dr confirmed the need for glasses. Ten months later, in May, she began to complain that "things looked funny, blurry". The Dr confirmed that her vision had changed a bit, but not drastically. He agreed though that with her AS dx, and heightened sensory issues, she was definitely bothered by the slight change, so she got new glasses. After another 10 months, complained that her eyes "saw funny" and the exam revealed a drastic change, like a full -2.5 difference in one eye. Dr explained that kids can have a big jump in weakness and then level off. She has had the same script for 2 years now. Jillian ( is 11.8 now, dx AS/MOOD DISORDER/FAE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't know if this is what you are looking for, but some children with Asperger's/Autism benefit from Vision Therapy. An Eye Doctor answers questions (FAQs) about vision therapy, visual training, eye exercises, pediatric optometrists, developm.. New Low Prices on Dell Laptops - Starting at $399 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I believe has really benefitted from vision therapy. He's still struggling with tracking but his convergence issues and stereo vision have improved dramatically. About 4 weeks into therapy we started noticing improving in reading comprehension, behavior issues, participation in class and willingness to do homework. He was suddenly able to tell me about what he read. His writing also improved. Not just handwriting but his ability to organize a paragraph. I'm hoping in the next 5 visits the tracking will get better since we're almost done with vision therapy. It's been the one thing that hasn't been able to do. I'm going to work on it at home with him as well. Overall, though, it's been an excellent experience. Miriam > > Don't know if this is what you are looking for, but some children with > Asperger's/Autism benefit from Vision Therapy. > > _An Eye Doctor answers questions (FAQs) about vision therapy, visual > training, eye exercises, pediatric optometrists, developm.._ > (http://www.visiontherapy.org/vision-therapy/faqs/vision-therapy-FAQs.html) > **************New Low Prices on Dell Laptops †" Starting at $399 > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220433304x1201394525/aol?redir=http:%2\ F%2Fad.doubl > eclick.net%2Fclk%3B213540718%3B35046385%3Be) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 He might be visually "stimming." Roxanna The government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it.And if it stops moving, subsidize it. Reagan ( ) Aspergers and Vison My son, 11, has had glasses since he was two or so. Over the last two years it seemed like his vision has changed drastically between the appointment by his squinting at anything far away (opposite side of a room). Two years ago his dad took him to a chain so I just assumed they didn't do a good job. Last time (April '08) I took him to my optometrist (where he would normally go) but lately he has been squinting again.Today I took him to the optometrist again. She did an objective, dilated exam to be sure that we were getting the right thing instead of depending on his communication. His rx has only changed a little bit and his eyes are very healthy.So my question is, with the sensory issues does a change in vision affect Aperger's children differently? Does anyone have some experience in this area?Thanks,Becky No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.35/2033 - Release Date: 03/31/09 13:05:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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