3225 Williams Parkway
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Vision In Motion
About Us
Dr. D.M. Fitzgerald & Associates is a local, family-owned business with over 38 years of experience in Cedar Rapids, IA. You can rely on us for comprehensive eye care services. In 2007 the principles of Cedar Rapids Vision in Motion were implemented. It was through our experiences working with individuals and families struggling with vision challenges that it became obvious that a service modality was not being fully explored in this community.
Dr. DeAnn Fitzgerald, OD, along with a team of experts, began to develop a special niche service that bridges the gap between assessment and treatment for children and adults with visual processing dysfunction. The motto became, "it's a brain thing." Call us today to learn more about Vision in Motion.
Who We Can Help
When a individual body and brain cannot communicate well about information coming from ANY of the five basic senses, the input becomes confusing or meaningless. This may lead to behavioral problems, delays in skill development, or inability to function in everyday roles and tasks.
A child or adult who is struggling to process sensory information may:
- Move fast and often
- Have difficulty sitting still
- Avoid noise, touch, or movement
- Avoid, or become distressed by, busy environments
- Be sensitive to food or clothing textures (picky eater or dresser)
- Have difficulty listening
- Appear clumsy or accident prone
- Tire more easily than others his/her age
- Be frequently defiant, or like to be "in control"
Diagnoses / issues that we address in the clinic include:
- Learning / developmental disability
- Motor coordination
- Amblyopia / strabismus
- "Lazy eye"
- Sensory processing
- Balance / equilibrium
- Handwriting
- Strength / endurance
Concerns such as these are often seen in conjunction with several diagnoses, such as:
- Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Regulatory Disorders
Cedar Rapids Vision in Motion is dedicated to raising and distributing funds to pay for services to uninsured or underinsured families. Vision in Motion hopes to develop innovative educational and treatment service while training professionals to serve this targeted population. If you would like to come tour our facility or are interested in our growing volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
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