Who We Help

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Every child is different, and so are the challenges they face. Some students breeze through school with ease, while others—despite being bright and capable—struggle with reading, writing, memory, or concentration.

That’s where we come in.

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At the Vision and Learning Centre, we specialise in helping children and adults whose academic performance doesn’t reflect their true intelligence. If there’s a gap between potential and performance, there’s often an underlying visual processing issue—and we can help bridge that gap.

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Common situations where our approach makes a difference include:

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• Dyslexia*, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia

• ADHD and autism spectrum disorders

• Recovery from brain injury (traumatic or congenital)

• Classroom struggles: poor reading, messy handwriting, low retention

• SEN involvement—even before formal assessment

• Concentration difficulties and fatigue with schoolwork

• Falling behind academically despite being capable

• Disruptive or restless behaviour in class

• Low confidence and emotional stress linked to learning struggles

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If you’ve ever thought “They’re smart, but school just doesn’t click”, then you’re in the right place.

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What We Do

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We don’t just test eyesight—we look deeper.

Our work is known as Neurodevelopmental Optometry (previously called Behavioural Optometry). This is the science of assessing not just how clearly someone sees, but how well their brain processes what they see.

If we find areas where visual skills haven’t fully developed, we provide vision therapy: a structured, personalised programme that strengthens the brain’s ability to process and organise visual information.

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In simple terms:

• Glasses help the eyes see more clearly.

• We help the brain make sense of what it sees.

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And that can transform how a child learns, reads, and feels about school.

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Why It Works

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The brain is like an engine made up of many moving parts. If just one “cylinder” isn’t firing properly, the engine still runs—but it won’t run well.

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That’s what happens when visual skills aren’t fully developed: the child is bright, but learning feels harder than it should. They may get by, but they burn more fuel than their classmates, and frustration builds.

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Our job is to get that missing cylinder firing again—so the whole system runs smoothly.

With targeted therapy, skills that once held a child back can be trained, strengthened, and automated.

 

The result? Learning becomes easier, confidence grows, and the joy of achievement returns.

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Does It Really Help?

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Yes—and we can prove it.

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We track progress using recognised tools such as the Test of Visual and Perceptual Skills (TVPS), the Beery-Buktenica Visual-Motor Integration Test (Beery VMI), and other measures commonly used in behavioural optometry. These assessments give us a clear picture of how visual skills are developing, and allow us to compare a child’s progress against what’s typical for their age.

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In practice, that means we can show not only that your child is improving, but also how much they’ve improved. More importantly, families usually notice the difference first-hand—better reading, smoother handwriting, stronger focus, and greater confidence.

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The Bottom Line

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If your child is putting in more effort than their peers just to keep up—or if learning feels like an uphill battle—it doesn’t have to stay that way. With targeted vision therapy, the brain can learn to process information more effectively, unlocking academic success and emotional wellbeing.

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At the Vision and Learning Centre, we help children and adults reach their true potential—by making learning easier, not harder.

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*Visual processing and skills issues associated with Dyslexia (we do not diagnose dyslexia itself)