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A training program for elementary school teachers. Optometrist-teacher communications.

J F Williams1

  • 1Vision Therapy Services, University of Houston, College of Optometry.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|October 1, 1975
PubMed
Summary

Effective communication between optometrists and teachers is vital for addressing learning disabilities. This paper presents a training program designed to improve optometrist-teacher collaboration for better student vision care.

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Area of Science:

  • Optometry
  • Education
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Background:

  • Optometric involvement in learning disabilities requires collaboration with educators.
  • Teachers are key referral sources for optometrists concerning vision development.
  • Effective communication is essential for optometry to impact classroom learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a training program designed to enhance communication between optometrists and teachers.
  • To facilitate interdisciplinary approaches to learning disabilities through improved professional dialogue.

Main Methods:

  • The paper outlines the fundamental design of a communication-enhancement training program.
  • The program is adaptable for individual optometrists to meet specific teacher needs.

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Main Results:

  • A structured training program can improve optometrist-teacher communication.
  • Customization of the program allows for tailored professional development.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced optometrist-teacher communication is crucial for addressing learning disabilities.
  • The proposed training program offers a framework for improving collaborative vision care in educational settings.