If your child is in vision therapy, you’ve likely been told it’s not a “quick fix.” It’s a journey - one that relies on consistency, support, and measurable progress.
At Grand Developmental Vision Institute, we use Vision Therapy Report Cards to track real gains, keep families informed, and ensure each step of therapy is customized to your child’s needs.
But what’s actually on these report cards? And how do they help?
What We Track in Vision Therapy
A common misconception is that if a child sees clearly, their vision is fine. But vision therapy targets how the brain and eyes work together. That’s why our report cards focus on a wide range of visual skills, including:
- Eye Tracking (Oculomotor Skills): Can your child smoothly follow a moving object across a page or screen?
- Convergence and Divergence: Do their eyes work together to focus at close and distant distances, critical for reading and sports?
- Focusing Flexibility (Accommodation): Can they shift focus quickly from near to far objects?
- Visual Processing: How efficiently does the brain make sense of what the eyes are seeing?
- Visual Memory: Can your child recall visual information after a brief glance - a skill linked to reading fluency?
Each of these skills plays a critical role in daily activities like reading, writing, and participating in class. Deficiencies in these areas may not show up during a standard eye exam but are often at the root of academic frustration or behavioural issues in the classroom.
A Tool for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists
The report card doesn’t just show where your child stands; it’s also a roadmap. Parents see updates that track measurable changes, and we use the data to adjust therapy plans in real time. Teachers also benefit, as these reports provide insights into the visual barriers that might be affecting academic performance.
How Progress Is Measured
Our therapists don’t just observe; they measure. Using standardized testing and hands-on activities, we track quantifiable benchmarks from week to week. These results go into your child’s report card, which includes:
- Baseline scores and updated metrics
- Skill-specific checklists
- Therapist observations
- Homework compliance and engagement levels
- Recommendations for home and school support
Progress is not linear for every child. Some skills improve quickly, while others may take time and reinforcement. That’s why our reports focus on small, trackable wins. For example, your child may initially be unable to complete a saccadic movement (shifting focus from one word to another across a page). Still, after over six weeks, they may show more control, speed, and accuracy.
We find that parents feel more empowered when they can see progress - not just through observation, but with clearly presented metrics. It also helps reduce the anxiety that can come from wondering, “Is this working?”
Connecting Visual Skills to Real-World Outcomes
When a child’s convergence improves, they might stop skipping lines while reading. When their focusing skills develop, they may finally be able to copy from the whiteboard without falling behind. These changes may seem small on paper, but to your child, they can be life-changing.
We encourage you to bring the report card to your child’s teachers or other specialists. Many schools in Winnipeg appreciate having documentation from outside providers that support a child’s IEP or classroom strategy. At Grand Developmental Vision Institute, we want our efforts to complement the broader support system around your child.
Vision Therapy in Winnipeg
Our goal is always the same: to help your child succeed in the classroom, on the field, and in life. By using structured report cards and measurable data, we ensure that therapy at Grand Developmental Vision Institute stays collaborative, results-driven, and personalized.
Whether you live in Garden City, West Kildonan, or nearby areas like Amber Trails or Seven Oaks, we invite you to reach out. Our Winnipeg eye doctors are here to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and support your family every step of the way.
Ready to take the next step in your child’s visual development? Contact Grand Developmental Vision Institute in Winnipeg to request an eye care appointment and learn more about how we track vision therapy success.