Cerebral Palsy Vision Therapy
For Your Child with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Vision Therapy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological condition caused by early brain damage, often leading to challenges with muscle control. Many individuals with CP are highly intelligent, even if they struggle with movement in their hands, legs, lips, tongue, or eye coordination.
Dr. Cook received residency training in vision therapy for those with CP at United Cerebral Palsy in New York City.
Over half of children with cerebral palsy have eyes that cross, drift, or wander (strabismus). If the eyes drift intermittently, vision therapy in Marietta, GA, may improve these eye-muscle coordination issues, reducing cosmetic concerns and enhancing focus.
Some individuals with CP have eyes that appear straight but still struggle with treatable coordination problems. These issues can cause blurry or double vision (see Convergence Insufficiency and 3D Vision). In fact, 90% of children with CP find it difficult to keep text clear while reading.
If a child or adult with CP in Marietta, GA, isn’t reaching their potential, a Vision Therapy evaluation at Cook Vision Therapy is essential. Our clinic has helped many individuals with mild CP achieve significant improvements in coordination, reading, and daily life.
How to Support Your Child’s Vision Therapy at Home (Tips for Marietta Families)
- Work with Their Therapists: Ask your child’s Marietta OT or PT about simple eye-hand coordination games (e.g., bead threading) to practice during playtime.
- Home Tweaks for Safety: Use bright-colored tape on stairs or toys to help with depth perception. Dim glare from windows with light-filtering shades.
- Daily 10-Minute Games: Try flashlight tracking on the wall or “I Spy” with high-contrast cards to build focus between sessions.
Success Story from a Marietta, GA Family
“Stephanie has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, since she was very small. We weren’t sure how extensive the problem was until school. The doctor’s didn’t really prepare us for everything. But when we found out she had a reading/writing problem, we didn’t know what to do to help her. She had headaches frequently to the point of becoming sick. Then her tutors suggest Dr. Cook’s Vision Therapy. We called for our appointment and were so amazed at what we learned. All the problems we’d been having concerning school and even balance could be helped tremendously! And we’ve noticed a great improvement in schoolwork and reading. She can actually read books for her age group! Something we thought wouldn’t happen for years. Her balancing is even better. She doesn’t bump into walls and fall down anymore (hardly).”
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About Cook Vision Therapy Center
At Cook Vision Therapy Center in Atlanta, we provide specialized vision therapy for individuals with cerebral palsy, offering over 30 years of experience helping patients across Georgia. Our therapy focuses on improving eye function, enhancing coordination, and optimizing visual skills for daily activities like reading, schoolwork, and sports. We address challenges such as headaches, eyestrain, and difficulty with focus, while boosting self-esteem and depth perception. Our team works to improve eye-body coordination and help patients achieve better control in both their vision and physical movements, empowering them to live more independent and fulfilling lives.
FAQs: Cerebral Palsy Vision Therapy in Marietta, GA
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What is cerebral palsy vision therapy?
Cerebral palsy vision therapy in Marietta, GA, is a customized program to improve eye coordination, focus, and visual processing. It addresses issues like strabismus (crossed eyes), convergence insufficiency, and depth perception problems common in CP patients, enhancing reading, balance, and daily tasks through targeted exercises.
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Check Out Our Resources
Dr. Cook’s Publications:
- Authored books VISUAL FITNESS and WHEN YOUR CHILD STRUGGLES.
- Published articles in top optometric journals.
- His article “Eyesight, infinity and the human heart” was voted “Best Non-Technical Article” by the Association of Optometric Editors.
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