If reading ends in tears, meltdowns, or “I hate this,” this episode reframes the conversation.

We unpack a common misunderstanding: reading struggles aren’t always about motivation, intelligence, dyslexia, or ADHD. Reading is first a visual task — and there’s a critical difference between eyesight (20/20 clarity) and vision (how efficiently the brain uses the eyes).

You’ll learn:

1. How visual inefficiencies can mimic ADHD
2. Why some children labeled dyslexic may also have undetected visual challenges
3. The signs of tracking, focusing, and eye teaming issues
4. What to look for at home
5. When to seek a comprehensive visual evaluation

(00:04) Intro  
(00:37) When Your Child Hates Reading  
(01:08) It’s Not Laziness or Lack of Motivation  
(02:30) What Should Parents Do First?  
(02:55) Dyslexia: Diagnosis & Misconceptions  
(04:29) Why a Behavioral Optometry Exam Comes First  
(05:02) 20/20 Eyesight vs. True Vision  
(06:00) Tracking, Focus & Why Reading Feels So Hard  
(07:34) ADHD vs. Vision Problems  
(08:42) Can Kids Have Multiple Issues?  
(09:30) Compensating vs. Fixing the Root Cause  
(10:43) Dr. Collier’s Personal Story with Double Vision  
(12:06) Punishment vs. Understanding the Struggle  
(13:29) Tapping Into What Your Child Loves  
(14:00) When Kids Decide “I’m Not a Reader”  
(16:20) Catching Vision Issues Early  
(18:45) Building Perseverance the Right Way  
(19:02) Tracking Progress & Celebrating Wins  
(20:33) Where to Start If Your Child Is Struggling  
(21:22) Finding a Behavioral Optometrist  
(21:46) 4D Built to Read Program  
(22:01) Outro

If your child avoids reading, it may not be defiance — it may be discomfort. It could be their eyes! Start with understanding.