Vis-CAT: The Visual Cognition Assessment Tool

Vis-CAT: The Visual Cognition Assessment Tool At Vis-CAT, we believe every child deserves a fair start.

That’s why we created a simple, effective tool to identify visual processing challenges early on, empowering parents and educators to make a real difference from the start. There is currently no simple way to test visual processing skills in young children, when they start school. Not picking up visual learning issues early can negatively impact a child’s learning experience and potential, and wit

h 1 in 5 children with learning difficulties having visual processing problems, it’s not uncommon. In my years in clinical practice, I encountered many cases where learning difficulties stemmed from undiagnosed visual processing problems, causing children to fall through the cracks at school. To address this issue, I created Vis-CAT, a digital connect-the-dots game that can test children as young as 5 years in just a few minutes. It is research-validated and enables teachers and parents to quickly pinpoint a child’s visual processing needs early, before learning issues surface. With Vis-CAT we can remove the frustration and unnecessary costs that typically result from delayed assessment, so children can have an equal opportunity to thrive in their learning.

Does a child sometimes forget how to spell a word they've written correctly many times before? That could be a visual me...
25/08/2026

Does a child sometimes forget how to spell a word they've written correctly many times before? That could be a visual memory issue, one of the 8 types of visual processing difficulties.

The brain can find it hard to hold onto and recall what it has seen, even things that seem straightforward to remember.

Catch up on Type 4 (Visual-Motor Processing) if you missed it and stay tuned for Type 6 next week.

Ever noticed a child's handwriting drifting off the lines, no matter how carefully they try? That could be a visual-moto...
21/08/2026

Ever noticed a child's handwriting drifting off the lines, no matter how carefully they try? That could be a visual-motor processing issue, one of the 8 types of visual processing difficulties.

It's about how well the brain and body coordinate based on what the eyes are seeing, not how hard a child is trying.

Catch up on Type 3 (Visual Sequencing) if you missed it and stay tuned for Type 5 next week.

Does a child sometimes lose their place while reading, or skip straight past a line without realising? That could be a v...
18/08/2026

Does a child sometimes lose their place while reading, or skip straight past a line without realising? That could be a visual sequencing issue, one of the 8 types of visual processing difficulties.

The brain can find it hard to keep letters, words or shapes in the correct order, which can make reading feel far more tiring than it should.

Catch up on Type 2 (Figure-Ground) if you missed it and stay tuned for Type 4 next week.

Ever seen a child struggle to find something that's right in front of them, like a book on a messy desk, or their name i...
14/08/2026

Ever seen a child struggle to find something that's right in front of them, like a book on a messy desk, or their name in a crowded worksheet? That could be a figure-ground discrimination issue, one of the 8 types of visual processing difficulties.

It's not that they're not looking. It's that their brain finds it harder to separate an object from everything around it.

Catch up on Type 1 (Visual Discrimination) if you missed it and stay tuned for Type 3 next week.

14/08/2026

We are so excited to announce that we are currently trialling the @
Vis-CAT: The Visual Cognition Assessment Tool testing in our practice!

For our school-aged students, this new screening tool offers a quick and easy way to check for vision related learning problems. It helps our optometrists pinpoint whether further, more detailed testing is needed to support your child's visual comfort and learning journey.

A massive thank you to VisCAT for providing this amazing technology to help us better care for our young patients!

If you'd like to know more or want to book your child in for an assessment, give our team a call today.

Ever noticed a child mixing up letters or shapes that look almost identical, even when they're looking right at them? Th...
11/08/2026

Ever noticed a child mixing up letters or shapes that look almost identical, even when they're looking right at them? That could be a visual discrimination issue, one of the 8 types of visual processing difficulties.

It's not about not paying attention. It's about how the brain tells similar-looking things apart.

We'll be breaking down all 8 types over the coming weeks, follow along to learn more.

Think there's just one type of visual processing difficulty? There's actually eight, and each one can show up differentl...
07/08/2026

Think there's just one type of visual processing difficulty? There's actually eight, and each one can show up differently in how a child learns, reads, writes or focuses.

Some children struggle to tell similar shapes or letters apart. Others lose their place while reading or find it hard to remember what they've just seen. Recognising which type a child may be experiencing is an important step toward getting them the right support.

Thank you so much for your support! We're thrilled to be partnering with the wonderful team at Eyecare Eyewear as they t...
04/08/2026

Thank you so much for your support! We're thrilled to be partnering with the wonderful team at Eyecare Eyewear as they trial Vis-CAT®. Together, we're helping identify children who may have vision-related learning difficulties earlier, so they can receive the right care and support when they need it most. We can't wait to hear about your experiences and the positive impact this has for the children and families in your community!

We are so excited to announce that we are currently trialling the @
Vis-CAT: The Visual Cognition Assessment Tool testing in our practice!

For our school-aged students, this new screening tool offers a quick and easy way to check for vision related learning problems. It helps our optometrists pinpoint whether further, more detailed testing is needed to support your child's visual comfort and learning journey.

A massive thank you to VisCAT for providing this amazing technology to help us better care for our young patients!

If you'd like to know more or want to book your child in for an assessment, give our team a call today.

Exciting news to share!Vis-CAT has been recognised at this year's LUXlife Parent & Baby Awards, honouring innovation in ...
04/08/2026

Exciting news to share!

Vis-CAT has been recognised at this year's LUXlife Parent & Baby Awards, honouring innovation in early childhood health and development.

For us, this isn't just recognition, it's validation that early identification of visual processing difficulties matters, and that the work we're doing to make it more accessible is being noticed.

Thank you to everyone who's been part of this journey with us so far, our team, our partner practices, and every parent and educator who's trusted Vis-CAT along the way.

Think you know the difference between vision problems and visual processing difficulties? Many people don't, and that ga...
31/07/2026

Think you know the difference between vision problems and visual processing difficulties? Many people don't, and that gap in understanding can mean kids go undiagnosed for years.

The truth is, a child can pass a standard eye test with flying colours and still struggle to make sense of what they're looking at.

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