This workshop is part of a CVI Series. Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) can present in a variety of ways in children. Some may have very little functionally useful vision along with multiple disabilities while others may have near-normal acuities with higher order visual processing difficulties. Information will be provided for a range of students including those who have severe cognitive challenges as well as students who are academically-oriented.
This introductory workshop will discuss different ways in which CVI manifests in children and what to look for when a child is diagnosed with CVI. Through the use of case studies, different patterns of CVI will be discussed. Ocular visual functions as well as higher order functions of the visual brain will be addressed in order to understand how each child experiences the world. Practitioners will develop a deeper understanding of CVI that will provide different perspectives on ways to serve children.
A basic understanding of ocular visual impairment is recommended for workshop attendees.
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CREDIT TYPES |
EARLY BIRD PRICE |
REGULAR PRICE |
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PDPs, CEs, ACVREP |
$150.00 |
$175.00 |
Competencies
Participants will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of patterns of dysfunction associated with cerebral visual impairment.
- Identify methods of assessment for children who have cerebral visual impairment.
- Identify compensatory strategies that increase participation in and access to school, home, and community environments for children who have cerebral visual impairment.
- Identify ways in which the effects of cerebral visual impairment in individual children might affect their performance in preacademic, academic, functional academic tasks as well as activities of daily living and orientation and mobility.
Other Payment Option
To pay by Purchase Order or Check, or sign up with a group of 3 or more, contact Teresa Pagliuca at 617.972.7712 or Teresa.Pagliuca@Perkins.org.
Payment must be received and confirmed in order to secure your participation.
**Please Note: Confirmed participant refunds will not be given without a 48 hour notice of cancellation!
Questions, please contact: Teresa Pagliuca
Email: PerkinsTrainingCenter@perkins.org
Phone: 617-972-7712
Fax: 617-972-7209
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
