Best Dr. Juanita Collier Podcasts (2024)

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How Can We Raise Awareness of Visual Processing? 47:54

4d ago47:54

47:54

"If a child can't hear instructions properly or process what they see, how can we expect them to succeed academically? Awareness and early intervention are crucial." Today, we dive into the critical topic of visual processing disorders and their impact on learning and development. We are joined by two distinguished guests, Sue Mann and Michelle Kot…

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How Do I Engage My Child in Summer Reading? 18:47

15d ago18:47

18:47

"Summertime should be relaxing and fun, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Let’s turn reading into an adventure instead of a chore!" Welcome back! In today's episode, we sit down with veteran educator and certified 4D Built to Read professional, Angela Eddy, to discuss the pervasive issue of the "summer slide" and how it affects children's…

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What Do I Do If I'm Told I Can't Achieve My Dreams? 20:08

1M ago20:08

20:08

"No matter what people say to you, no matter what they tell you, you always got to keep going and do what you believe that you can do." Today, we sit down with Noah, a passionate aviator who overcame significant visual challenges to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. Noah’s passion for aviation began in childhood but was hindered by visual impai…

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What Did Your Doctor Miss at Your Child's Eye Exam? 23:52

1M ago23:52

23:52

In today's episode, we explore the critical differences between various types of eye exams and why the traditional ones often miss issues affecting children's learning and development. A key question in today's discussion is, why do children rarely report visual problems? We often assume their vision is normal, but the implications this has for dia…

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What Intervention Will Help My Child Focus? 15:13

2M ago15:13

15:13

Today, we shine a spotlight on Teacher Appreciation Month and to celebrate it, we have several activities planned, so make sure to follow us on social media and stay tuned around here to learn more. As for today's episode, we have a heartfelt and candid interview with Zoe, a girl who previously struggled with focusing in school and suffered from da…

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How Do I Find Calm in the Chaos While Navigating My Child's Struggles? 44:01

3M ago44:01

44:01

"We are more capable and we're enough when we are present in our life and connected to our soul, and what it is that we need. When we are, we can connect to our kids, we can teach them that and help them navigate". Today we have an inspiring episode which is a must-listen for every mom feeling engulfed in the everyday chaos of parenting and self-do…

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How does a concussion affect the brain? 51:49

4M ago51:49

51:49

"The healthcare system is really complicated, and there aren't any guidelines currently on how to care and manage TBIs. It takes multiple providers, therapists, and specialists to help pull the pieces of the puzzle together of your recovery." In today's episode, we had Kelly Tuttle, FNP-BC, MSN, a TBI survivor, nurse practitioner, and author, who s…

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Am I Getting Enough Shut-Eye? 17:17

4M ago17:17

17:17

Today we discuss the importance of quality sleep for maintaining good eye health. We share some advice on establishing a bedtime routine and maintaining consistent sleep schedules. We also discuss the effects of blue light exposure from electronic devices on melatonin production and sleep quality. The focus further extends to the impact of overhead…

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Why can't my child pay attention? 18:33

5M ago18:33

18:33

Today we have a special guest on the show. Charlene is a fantastic mom who followed her maternal instinct and brought her kid to 4D Vision Gym. Although he was passing all of his screeners at school and his motor functions were ok, there were clear signs to her that something wasn't properly working. Her "mom gut" was right and actions were taken. …

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I Can't Afford Vision Therapy! How Can I Help My Child? 6:54

5M ago6:54

6:54

Today we have a "minisode" to celebrate the beginning of 2024. The new year already brings a new and exciting program: 4D Built to Learn. It was developed to make vision training accessible to families all over the world. By enjoying the exciting exercises and games on a regular basis, you'll notice improved reading stamina and comprehension, reduc…

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Can My OT Do My VT? 13:01

7M ago13:01

13:01

"We love OTs working on visual perception, and they can even do some free space depth perception and focusing flexibility exercises. However, anything farther than that? You're going to want to consult your friendly local neighborhood behavioral optometrist, and especially if they happen to have a certified optometric vision therapist working on st…

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Why Doesn't Vision Therapy Work? 21:00

7M ago21:00

21:00

“Health is holistic. You are a whole person. Your eyes and your brain have so much to do with so much of your life. And this is a lot of what it means to say vision therapy doesn't work.” In this solo episode, Jessica Liedke discusses why vision therapy doesn't work. She addresses the misconceptions and criticisms surrounding vision therapy and emp…

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Is Surgery The Only Option For My Child? 25:48

9M ago25:48

25:48

Today we discuss strabismus, an eye turn condition. We explain the various treatment options, including patching, penalization, surgery, and vision therapy and highlight the importance of developing binocular vision. We also cover the social and psychological impact of strabismus, the goals of treatment, and the considerations parents should make w…

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How do I help my child through 4D Built to Read? 24:47

9M ago24:47

24:47

In this episode, we discuss several questions we received on a live Q&A session we did with our Built to Read community. We provide tips for parents on how to motivate their children during exercises, how to make activities easier when they become challenging, and the importance of acknowledging and addressing concerns about vision changes in child…

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What is the link between vision and learning? 15:10

10M ago15:10

15:10

To honor National Vision and Learning Month, we're discussing the importance of getting a comprehensive eye exam for children before the start of the school year, like the one we offer, which targets many areas and skills that your family eye doctor usually does not cover. These are necessary for academic and sports success, including depth percept…

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How to Unlock Your Potential by Changing the way you See! 33:58

11M ago33:58

33:58

“We wanted our patients to feel like nothing was wrong with them. From day one we didn’t call them patients, they were members. Over the next 10 years, I see vision therapy being the household name and Built to Read being what people know.” Today we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary, and as part of it, we are reflecting on all that has happened t…

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How Do I Combat the "Summer Slide"? 18:06

11M ago18:06

18:06

"17 to 34% of what was learned last school year is expected to be lost between May and September." Today we're talking about "The Summer Slide", a term that refers to the documented decrease in reading ability over the summer months, when kids are not being made to read or do homework. To combat this, we've prepared a couple of summer reading progr…

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What is Vision Therapy Like for an Adult 28:44

12M ago28:44

28:44

"There's going to be times when you come across something that just seems mentally or physically impossible. You can say 'this sucks' and take defeat, or take a step back and say, 'OK, I'm not so good at this, but I can do this." - Coach Ben on not letting your Visual Therapy exercises bring you down. Today, Jess takes the host seat and talks to ou…

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How Can I Help My Students with Vision Issues? 37:08

1y ago37:08

37:08

"We wanna make sure those kids are getting their chance because often they're misdiagnosed. We want to give parents and teachers the tools to help children overcome these difficulties and reach their full potential." Today we have the pleasure to be joined by Angela, Lindsey, and Sheila, three amazing and highly professional teachers, who all toget…

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Why Doesn't My Child Want to Play Sports? 22:01

1y ago22:01

22:01

"When as a parent you're going through these therapeutic experiences, you can learn a lot just about how your kid functions..we pride ourselves here at 4D, we try to explain to the parents what's happening so they learn to look at their world a little bit differently" - Jessica Liedke Today we're talking about the importance of equipping parents wi…

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How Do I Know if I have Binocular Vision Dysfunction? 23:35

1y ago23:35

23:35

"Binocular vision dysfunction is very specific in that the quantitative findings, actually show that you're sometimes crossing your eyes, sometimes relaxing them out too much, and sometimes they are perfectly aligned. That's the hallmark quantitatively speaking of binocular vision dysfunction itself." - Dr. Juanita Collier In today's episode, we di…

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Why Isn't the School Screening Enough? with Catherine Carter 37:44

1y ago37:44

37:44

“The problem with the vision screening test is that, they’re only looking at distance vision and that’s not where most of learning is”. Today we welcome Catherine Carter, a mother of five and a true rockstar who's been working on state and federal policy and legislation to improve access to vision care. After her son was diagnosed with double visio…

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Why Does My Gifted Child Have Trouble Reading? featuring Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting 45:48

1y ago45:48

45:48

"Just because a child is performing on an average way doesn't mean that we get to ignore the potential that they have" Debbie Reber. In today's episode we welcome Debbie Reber, MA CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting who is also a parenting activist, bestselling author, and a speaker. We explore the world of gifted children, their unique strengths, an…

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What Type of Eye Doctor is the Best for My Child? featuring Dr. Erin McCleary, OD 44:01

1y ago44:01

44:01

"Anything that's other than the typical development-wise, I'd make sure we're getting eye exams...often, a child has an atypical congenital birth history or developmental history. They oftentimes have eyes and vision affected by that as well". Today we welcome Dr. Erin McCleary, distinguished optometrist and co-founder of Clear Horizon Eyecare She …

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How Can I Better Advocate For My Child? with guest Michele Hillman 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

43:43

It can be scary when the school system says "it's totally fine" but YOU as a parent know it's the complete opposite. In this episode we welcome Michele Hillman, mother of two, global public speaker and advocate for Vision Therapy & Autism. She was compelled to co-create the Facebook group Vision Therapy Parents Unite due to her son's multiple misdi…

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What Should My Child Expect from Vision Therapy? 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

33:07

One of the biggest obstacles for parents of children needing vision therapy is figuring out how to get their kids on board to take it seriously. How to do that? Make it FUN. Today we’re with Ben Berryman, a COVT (Certified Optometric Vision Therapist) and case manager here at 4D Vision Gym who is also a dad of two. He has worked with members of all…

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Are My Eyes Prepared to Drive? featuring Raechaell Corbett, OTR/L 48:24

1+ y ago48:24

48:24

Our vision affects our ability to do countless everyday tasks. To work, to communicate, to read, and – to get from one place to another. Our featured guest is Raechaell Corbett, an Occupational Therapist and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist who also has a driving instructor license. She works with Easterseals to help assess that individu…

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Is My Child Getting the Nutrition They Need? featuring Dr. Jared Skowron 51:55

1+ y ago51:55

51:55

Attention, parents of picky eaters – this episode is for you. Today, we talk about nutrition, specifically, how to ensure your child is getting the right carbs, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, not only for their overall health, but also their muscle and brain functioning. Our guest in this episode is Dr. Jared Skowron, who has been working wit…

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What is the Most Important Thing I Can Do to Cure My Concussion? 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

47:27

Today my co-host, Jessica Liedke, and I are talking about concussions from a patient’s point of view. Our patient, Amy, suffered a head injury and brain bleed from a horrible fall down a flight of stairs. In our experience, it can take a long time for patients to get the care they need after a concussion, but because Amy’s doctor acted quickly, her…

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Is It Normal When My Child...? 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

42:29

One of the big questions parents ask us: Is it normal when my child … ? And it’s not just in our office. We hear it in school hallways, at gymnastics class, everywhere. Is it normal that my child doesn’t want to read for more than five minutes? Is it normal that my child can’t catch a ball? Joining me and my co-host, Jessica Liedke, is clinical psy…

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What is Light Therapy? 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

36:13

We visit with renowned Behavioral Optometrist, Dr. Robert Fox, OD, FCOVD, to talk about the “growing field” of light therapy, also known as Syntonics (once you better understand what that is, you’ll see how that’s a funny pun!). Takeaways from today’s episode: -Syntonic light therapy is a subset of vision therapy that uses light to access the brain…

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How Can Teachers Spot Vision Issues In Their Students? 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

52:19

Kim is a second grade teacher and mom to two children. When her eldest was struggling with learning to read, she was reminded of a past student with similar challenges, and decided to look deeper into what was the cause of, and solution to, her problem. Today, she has helped identify visual issues in many of her students, and has learned how to ada…

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How Do I Cure My Concussion? 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

In this conversation between Dr. Juanita Collier and Jessica Liedke, our hosts explore what happens to the brain during a concussion, how the neurological processes that affect vision are impacted, and what hope there is in vision training for concussion sufferers. Takeaways from today’s episode: -Concussions are complex neurological events, often …

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How Do I Get Vision Therapy Into My School? 54:59

1+ y ago54:59

54:59

Donna knew that her bright child was working too hard to be producing such lackluster results. When she found Behavioral Optometry and Vision Therapy, her son’s life changed - and she knew that there had to be other kids like him that struggled with the same kind of visual issues. Listen to how one mom’s advocacy created an academic community that …

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Will My Child Need to Patch Forever? 24:02

1+ y ago24:02

24:02

Jessica found Behavioral Optometry and the 4D Built to Read program after a year and a half of patching and unsuccessful amblyopia treatment for one of her sons, and academic and learning challenges with her other child. Hear what happened for this family, dealing with different difficulties, and enjoying success in the areas of their lives that we…

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Why Can't My Child See 20/20? 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

26:36

Bonnie was surprised when, at her son James’s routine eye exam, the doctor could not get him to see 20/20. In a search for a solution and answers, they found Behavioral Optometry and the 4D Built to Read program. Listen to Bonnie tell the story of how her family overcame amblyopia, and the intended and unintended benefits that came from their exper…

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What Is Vision Therapy? 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

24:23

Welcome to the first episode of the It Could Be Your Eyes podcast! Learn more about your host, Dr. Juanita Collier, MS, OD, FCOVD, and the 4D Vision Gym team that will guide you through this show and what it’s all about. You can see pictures of our team and read about 4D Vision Gym on our website (http://www.4DVisionGym.com), and learn more about t…

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Welcome to It Could Be Your Eyes 2:12

1+ y ago2:12

2:12

Are you a parent who has been searching for answers to why your child is struggling academically? Have you been told that your child needs strabismus surgery or patching, and it just doesn’t feel right to you? Are you trying to set your kiddo with sensory needs up for success and feeling lost in the process? Have you suffered a brain injury or conc…

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