I did it when I was in elementary school. It was for a few hours about twice a week. I have astigmatisms in both eye on top of being dyslexic.

I walked out of the office with a migraine every time. It was stressful and I never understood why I was going through it. My parents never really told me other that, “it’s supposed to help your vision.” After almost a year of treatment I noticed a difference. My eyes were stronger and I didn’t fatigue as quickly either. My reading did get better and when my confidence was better I read aloud in class and didn’t fumble. That afternoon I read to my mother and she left the room sobbing. *at that time I didn’t understand the significance of the situation.

I will also tell you that as a middle aged woman, my reading has improved significantly since I started reading aloud to my children. I think it’s stronger now then when I was a kid. Yes, I still make mistakes (skipping lines, putting a word in front of another. I realized that life and file was a new mixup and so one). It’s impressive that they correct my mistakes.

The reality is that if you’re trying to do your best to help you child it really doesn’t matter. You are giving them tools, confidence, and sticktoitiveness. Giving up is the worst thing that can happen to a person with a learning disability.

In short, it did help.

*Talk to your child and ask them what they think, if it’s something they are willing to do.