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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
When It’s Not Their Vision: How Educational Therapy Can Help Kids With Learning Differences | Dominique Marinello EdD
In Focus
32 minutes
2 months ago
When It’s Not Their Vision: How Educational Therapy Can Help Kids With Learning Differences | Dominique Marinello EdD
Dr. Rupa Wong, pediatric ophthalmologist, is joined by educational therapist, Dr. Dominique Marinello, to discuss when children with reading and learning struggles need educational therapy versus vision therapy. They dive into how to identify learning differences, the importance of executive functioning skills, and why early intervention matters for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges.
Key Topics:
1. What Educational Therapy Is and Who It Helps
- Educational therapist background and training
- Types of learning differences addressed
- Executive functioning challenges
2. Spotting Learning Differences in Your Child
- Warning signs at home and school
- The iceberg analogy for learning
- Individual differences between children
3. Educational Therapy vs. Tutoring and Vision Therapy
- Academic tutoring and coaching
- Vision therapy myths and limitations
- Skill-building versus content focus
4. Getting Help: When, Where, and What to Expect
- Timing for seeking help
- Finding certified educational therapists
- Supporting your child through the process
Find certified educational therapists by zip code at https://www.aetonline.org/
Learn more about - Dr. Dominique Marinello's practice in Orange County, CA - Reimagine Educational Therapy https://www.edtherapyoc.com/
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In Focus
In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
