The effect of a visual training program on juvenile delinquency

In order to demonstrate a relationship between visually related learning disabilities and juvenile deliquency, a study was conducted on institutionalized youth at Lookout Mountain School, an educational facility for committed delinquents. Complete visual testing was done, and visual therapy provided if deemed necessary. Data from the evaluations showed the most marked visual deficiencies to be in order of severity, accommodative flexibility, saccadic fixations, visual memory, No. 17B recovery, pursuits, No16B recovery No10 recovery. Recidivism was reduced in the group receiving visual therapy from 18% to 4%. A case study of educational and visual remediation on one student is discussed.