cct - visual processing orders often accompany dyslexia. My son also has visual processing (and auditory processing) issues and he underwent an intensive VT program to target the visual issues.
The research about the long term benefits of VT are unclear. But, what is clear, is that if your child has a weakness in his phonological system (the most common cause of reading and spelling difficulties), VT alone will not help. It is very common for children with ld's to have a large spread between GAI and PSI and or WMI. My son's VCI and PRI are more than 45 points higher than his processing speed. Vision therapy and occupational therapy have not helped to close the gap.
I am glad that you are going ahead with the school and private evaluations in addition to the Vision therapy. This will insure that you are addressing all areas of need if there are in fact issues beyond the visual realm.
I hope it all goes well for you and your son. Please keep us posted.
