WHEN it comes to noticing if there might be a hidden vision issue for a child who doesn't seem to be learning well, teachers are well placed to notice first. But that's not part of their training.

The book sheds light on the often-overlooked connection between vision dysfunction and the behavioural or learning difficulties that many children face

"Over the years, including in my work with special needs children, Special Olympics, and autistic patients, I have seen the impact this has not only on the children themselves, it affects the whole family dynamic."