3/20 Rehabilitating Eye Tracking, Processing Speed, and Visual Fatigue

Hi all! We’re excited to welcome back Laura Juel, MS, OTR/L, CDRS, ATP, a board-certified Occupational Therapist at Duke Health specializing in vision and neurological rehabilitation.

Laura works with patients to develop strategies - like adaptive reading methods, visual-support tools, and pacing techniques - that support learning when processing speed, eye tracking, or visual fatigue make academics challenging.

She’ll be joining us to share accessible, evidence-based tips that make studying, reading, and everyday academic tasks more comfortable and sustainable for neurodivergent and chronically ill students.

Topics include:

• Understanding how visual processing and neurodivergence overlap

• Managing eye strain, migraines, and tracking fatigue

• Ergonomic setups for screen-heavy coursework

• Adaptive reading methods (contrast filters, pacing, and alternate visual formats)

• Regulation strategies for when your vision or brain “checks out” mid-study