Cortical Visual Impairment: The Basics

Description

This micro-credential was awarded 2016-2021 to individuals who successfully completed and passed the Knowledge Test for CVI as part of their Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsement Application.

Competency

In order to earn this micro-credential, participants will need to demonstrate a basic ability to define cortical visual impairment (CVI), identify the causes of CVI, describe the diagnostic criteria, describe the assessment process and identify strategies for intervention.

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Participants will:

1. Describe the critical differences between ocular and cortical forms of visual impairment.
2. Describe the differences between cortical and cerebral visual impairment.
3. Describe the role of neuro-visual plasticity in improvements in functional vision for individuals with CVI.
4. Describe the diagnostic criteria used to identify CVI.
5. Describe the importance of knowing the medical causes of CVI as an important key to diagnosis of CVI.
6. Describe the function of both the anterior and posterior visual systems.
7. Describe the function and behaviors associated with dorsal and ventral stream visual processing.
8. Name and describe the basic affect of the major medical causes associated with CVI.
9. List the characteristics associated with CVI.
10. Describe the key factors and behaviors associated with each characteristic.
11. Describe the educational implications of the characteristics associated with CVI.
12. Identify potential consequences of an educator using an ocular-based intervention with a student who has CVI.
13. Describe the rationale for a CVI-specific functional vision assessment.
14. Report information regarding the reliability and/or validity of The CVI Range .
15. Describe the behaviors associated with Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III CVI.
16. Describe the importance of the interview, observation, and direct assessment components of The CVI Range.
17. Describe and demonstrate methods to conduct the interview portion of The CVI Range.
18. Describe and demonstrate methods to complete the observation portion of The CVI Range.
19. Describe and demonstrate methods to complete the direct assessment portion of The CVI Range.
20. Demonstrate the ability to score Rating I and Rating II of The CVI Range.
21. Describe methods to integrate The CVI Range results into the IEP.
22. Describe how to use the results of The CVI Range in program planning.
23. Create a CVI "schedule".
24. Describe the goals of intervention adaptations and strategies for individuals whose CVI Range scores place their level of functional vision in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III CVI.
25. Design adaptations and instructional methods for individuals whose CVI Range scores place their level of functional vision is Phase I, Phase II, or Phase III CVI.
26. Describe interventions based on the visual and behavioral characteristics associated with CVI.
27. Describe the CVI characteristics as they are demonstrated in Phase III.
28. Describe the principles of salient visual features.
29. Describe methods to incorporate salient features, & comparative thought into literacy support.
30. Describe the specialized supports used to facilitate literacy in individuals who are in Phase III CVI.
31. Describe challenges and supports of social learning & interaction for individuals with CVI.