Video about Convergency Insufficiency

Click on the link below to view an interesting video about convergence insufficiency. The video describes the problem well and gives a personal story of a child with the issue.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAgyojExdHI

The Vision Intevention Program (V. I. P.) checks children for this issue and provides help with the tutoring offered at school. While doctors have special tools and techniques they can used to help children, as you can see in the video, many families cannot afford to take their child to one of these specialist which makes the support they receieve from the V. I. P. vital.

Majority of parents overestimate child’s fitness

"London, Nov 25 (IANS) Seventy one percent parents think their children are ‘active enough’ but only 10 percent children say they do the recommended exercise, according to a survey.

British Heart Foundation (BHF) questioned nearly 1,000 parents with children aged eight to 15.
Their report ‘Couch Kids’ shows that while the number of obese children has risen since the mid-1990s, there have been no major changes in children’s physical activity levels over the past decade.

“Regular physical activity is vital for children to reduce their chances of becoming obese and developing Type 2 diabetes,” said Libby Dowling, care advisor at Diabetes UK.

“It is recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This does not have to be all in one go; it can be in chunks of about 15 to 20 minutes throughout the day,” said Dowling.

“Parents have a key part to play in controlling their children’s weight. Encouraging them to be fit and active by simply walking to school or playing football in the garden are great ways to give children the start in life they deserve,” Dowling said."

V. I. P. contines to grow!

The Vision Intervention Program saw a 31% growth in the number of school buildings participating in the program for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Forty eight buildings from thirty four school districts are helping their students develop the vision skills needed to be successful in school.

The program had 93% of the districts that participated during the 2008 - 2009 school year find the program to be a valuable resource and continue for the 2009 - 2010 year.

For a complete list of schools contact Michael at 573-291-1187.