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This workshop will provide participants with an overview of Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairments, how they impact typical visual development in young children, and how early intervention providers can modify their approach to make learning routines meaningful and accessible for children with CVI.The Louisiana DeafBlind Project is offering this workshop four times:Saturday, March 2nd in LafayetteSaturday, March 9th in New OrleansFriday, March 15th in RustonFriday, April 5th in AlexandriaEarly steps providers, early steps staff, K-12 teachers, TVIs, COMS, Families Helping Families staff, pupil appraisal personnel, and administrators are all encouraged to attend. There is no cost to register, and lunch will be provided.As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to:1.Describe typical visual development.2.Summarize how visual impairment impacts typical developmental outcomes.3.Contrast visual acuity and functional vision.4.Explain the differences between ocular and neurological vision impairments.5.Define Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).6.Apply the characteristics of CVI to their caseload to identify children who may have unidentified visual impairments.7.Predict the impact complexity will have on therapy outcomes.8.Identify the purpose of active learning strategies.9.Discuss the reasons that a multisensory approach to strategies and interventions is critical to successful outcomes for children with visual impairments.10.Apply evidence-based strategies to their therapy routines. |
