Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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The Effectiveness of Oculomotor Rehabilitation on Impaired Reading Skills: A Case Study Approach

  • Jamie L. Chichy, PT, DPT (Author) Seton Hill University image/svg+xml
    Jamie L. Chichy is an out-patient physical therapist and adjunct faculty at Seton Hill University. She primarily treats patients with vestibular and oculomotor dysfunctions. Dr. Chichy received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Slippery Rock University, a Certificate Master of Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and is a Doctoral Candidate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania currently working on her D.Ed. Her research focus is concussion management and oculomotor dysfunctions. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association.
  • Julie W. Ankrum, Ph.D (Author) Indiana University of Pennsylvania image/svg+xml
    Julie W. Ankrum is a professor and serves as Coordinator of the M.Ed. in Literacy/Reading Specialist Certification program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is a former elementary school and Reading Recovery teacher, who earned her B.A. in Elementary Education at Michigan State University. Dr. Ankrum also holds a M.A.T in Reading and Language Arts from Oakland University and a Ph.D. in Reading Education from The University of Pittsburgh. Her research is focused on effective literacy instruction and effective professional development for literacy educators.
  • Rebecca Wincek-Bateson, OD (Author) Pennsylvania College of Optometry image/svg+xml
    Rebecca Wincek-Bateson is a board-certified optometrist. She held honors in Clinical Practice and Pediatrics upon graduation from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She is also a past president of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association. Dr. Wincek-Bateson has been awarded the Pennsylvania’s Young Optometrist of the Year award and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Optometrist of the Year award. She is an affiliate of TLC Lasik Vision Correction.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.507
Abstract
Research suggests that oculomotor dysfunctions, such as convergence insufficiency, impact children’s ability to read and write. Studies have identified convergence insufficiencies in near 6.8% of school-aged children. Oculomotor dysfunctions, such as convergence insufficiency, have responded favorably to oculomotor rehabilitation once identified. This case study discusses the identification of an oculomotor dysfunction, treatment, and outcome for a 10 year-old who participated in a Title One reading program at their school as well as comparative Individualized Education Plan findings. This case study supports the effectiveness of oculomotor rehabilitation treatment in addressing oculomotor dysfunctions that may impact a child’s ability to read and write as well as the value of oculomotor screening in addition to a traditional eye examination.
Keywords
Elementary School Students, Eye Movements, Psychomotor Skills, Reading Difficulties, Reading Skills, Rehabilitation
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How to Cite
Chichy, J. L., Ankrum, J. W., & Wincek-Bateson, R. (2023). The Effectiveness of Oculomotor Rehabilitation on Impaired Reading Skills: A Case Study Approach. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 18(1), 6-12. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.507

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