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Many homeschooling parents face the same question: Why is my child struggling to read—even though they’re bright, motivated, and getting plenty of practice?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brandon Walley, a behavioral optometrist and homeschooling dad who has combined his clinical expertise and personal experience to create a digital, at-home vision therapy program specifically for homeschool families. He shares how visual development impacts reading, what signs parents should look for, and how a vision-based approach can unlock new levels of learning confidence.
Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, educator, or healthcare provider, this conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked visual skills behind reading and learning success.
Key Takeaways
- Struggles with reading aren’t always about phonics or attention—sometimes, they’re rooted in how the brain processes visual information.
- Homeschooling provides a unique opportunity to observe and address visual learning challenges early.
- At-home vision therapy programs can make evidence-based interventions more accessible to families everywhere.
Resources & Links
- Learn more about Dr. Walley’s program, Vision Foundations for Learning, here: https://launch-4d.mn.co/
- Explore vision therapy resources from the It Could Be Your Eyes team: 4dvisiontherapyathome.com
- Follow Dr. Walley and his team at colliervision.com
Chapters
1. How Can I Help My Homeschooled Child with Reading Difficulties? (00:00:00)
2. Welcome & Guest Introduction (00:00:07)
3. Dr. Wally's Background and Story (00:00:50)
4. Practice Focus: Primary Care vs. Vision Therapy (00:03:22)
5. Life-Changing Patient Story: Amblyopia Success (00:05:04)
6. Family Life and the Decision to Homeschool (00:06:53)
7. Understanding the Hybrid Homeschooling Model (00:08:59)
8. Introducing "Vision Foundations for Reading" (00:13:30)
9. Course Structure and Accessibility (00:15:25)
10. The Power of Simple Exercises (00:17:39)
11. The Simplicity of Vision Therapy vs. Technology (00:22:29)
12. Wait Lists, Capacity, and Geographic Reach (00:25:14)
13. Maintaining Personal Connection in Digital VT (00:28:40)
14. Advice for Overwhelmed Homschooling Parents (00:29:50)
15. Outro (00:34:53)
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