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CVI & the NICU Experience: Effects on Infants and Families (with special consideration of sensory issues including CVI)
Image of a premature baby in icu.

Hotel reservations MUST be made by February 12, 2017 in order to receive discounted rate. Location: Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. Phone: 855.837.2100.

Starting Blind Toddlers and Preschoolers on an iPad
Toddler interacting with an iPad.
How to get started on an iPad with a bright 16 month blind baby.
Comparing Neuroplastic Changes in Ocular versus Cerebral Causes of Visual Impairment
An image of the brain that showed the visual cortex highlighted.

This tutorial defines and describes neuroplasticity, and examines the differences in the brain's response to ocular and brain-based vision loss.

Using iOS Tracing Apps: Young Students with Blind Spot(s)
Roller coaster tracing app
iOS tracing apps help young students with scotomas or blind spots.
Comparing Neuroplastic Changes in Ocular versus Cerebral Causes of Visual Impairment
An image of the brain that showed the visual cortex highlighted.

Dr. Merabet defines and describes neuroplasticity, and examines the differences in the brain's response to ocular and brain-based vision loss.

Active Learning Study Group 2019-2020
A child in a Little Room explores a toothbrush

This webinar series will be presented by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Outreach Program with Education Consultants Scott Baltisberger and Sara Kitchen.

Exploring Fall Sensory Trays
Suggestions for fall themed sensory trays for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Transition to Preschool
A young boy wearing glasses is touching a red circle.

This tutorial discusses services provided through Early Intervention, and preparations for transitioning from services into school.

Transitioning to Pre-School
Vraj in his pre-school receiving one-on-one services.

In this webcast, Bhavina Hirapara, a parent of a 3 year old talks about the transition from in home services to preschool services.

Real-Life Learning
Tutorial-Real Life Learning.

This tutorial focuses on real-life learning & strategies that can be used to capture the essence of an activity

Designing a Playground for Children Who Are Blind
Playground
Design suggestions and guidelines for creating an accessible and fun playground for kids who are blind or visually impaired
Real-Life Learning
An example of calendar with activities.

The presentation includes ways to capture and share a stduent's experiences - an integral part of building skills and concepts.

Advocacy
Tutorial-Advocacy.

This self-guided tutorial provides approaches for instruction on deafblindness guidance based on Educational Service Guidelines, IEPs.

Welcoming Students with Visual Impairment to Your School
Self paced tutorial on Welcoming Students with Visual Impairment to Your School.

Welcoming Students made up of 4 modules, each containing a lecture, video segments, readings, and assigned activities to enhance and apply your learning.

Dr. Seuss Themed Activities
theodor seuss geisel
How to use Dr. Seuss books to practice language skills and learn about science properties.
Transitioning from Early Intervention to Pre-School
A group of children in a preschool classroom.

In this webcast, Lacey Smith talks about the challenges she experiences in transitioning her daughter from early childhood services to preschool.

Early Childhood Education Service Delivery: Routines Based Early Intervention
Early Childhood Education Service Delivery.

This self-paced tutorial explores early childhood service delivery for young children who are blind or visually impaired.

Winter Bird Treats
completed heart-shaped bird feed hanging in a pine tree
Make bird treats to teach a range of basic concepts while using action-related vocabulary and purposeful hand skills.
Early Childhood Education Service Delivery: Routines Based Early Intervention
A young boy is reading a book with his teacher.

This webinar is an introduction to the principles of routine based early intervention.

Choosing Appropriate Holiday Projects
ingredients for snowman soup
Tips, recipes & instructions for choosing appropriate holiday projects for students who are visually impaired.
Teaching Social Skills to Students Who Are Visually Impaired
two kids laughing

Learners will be introduced to assessment and instructional strategies for teaching social skills to students with visual impairments.

When Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 2: Assessment and Intervention for Children with Visual Impairment
Tutorial-When Worlds Collide Pt2.

This tutorial is the second part of When Worlds Collide. AAC assessment, intervention, and prioritization of skill development will be discussed.

When Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 2: Assessment and Intervention for Children with Visual Impairment
Tutorial-When Worlds Collide Pt1.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems with children with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

iExploration: Using an iPad for Vision Stimulation
Child using an ipad.

The webinar presents how the iPad can be used to provide vision stimulation to young children with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

Spooky Halloween Hand
spooky halloween hand
Every child will enjoy learning basic functional skills during this fun Halloween activity!
Apple Cinnamon Ornaments
Two hands cupping apple-cinnamon dough
Use this simple recipe for a perfect holiday activity to develop memory skills and independence.
Crayon Hearts
hands peeling away the wrapping of a crayon
Making crayons the child can use after the activity is finished is a rewarding and motivating experience.
Winter Sun Catchers
winter sun catcher
Real object materials make this multi-sensory project fun for kids of all sight levels to enjoy for days.
Ice Cream in a Bag
A ziploc bag, a spoon and pure vanilla on a plastic plate
Students will enjoy the edible reward of their hard work while learning basic science principles!
Shell Matching Game
letters under seashells in a matching game
Use real objects to make your own games for practicing matching, scanning and following directions.
Move Myself
bathtub
Teach positional concepts to students as they relate objects' positions to their own body.
Can You Find It?
hat, cup and brush
Develop tactile object identification through a variety of games to practice the skill for independent living.
Find All of the…
Assorted objects
Teach students to select named objects through object discrimination skills and searching techniques.
Mystery Bag
mystery bag
A game of object "Hide & Seek" reinforces social skills and tactile discrimination skills.
Who Am I?
Ernie and Bert
Use audio recordings of familiar voices to make a fun auditory discrimination guessing game!
The Drum is the King
Drum and drumsticks
Use the beat of a drum as an adapted "Red Light, Green Light" game for listening skills!
Echo Playing
drums
A repetitive drum game encourages children to listen and copy the rhythm.
Go Fish with Objects
Pairs of items
Adapt the classic game to refine tactile discrimination, matching skills and social play!
Find the Objects/Beginning Sound Identification
B image
Use real objects along with print and braille to introduce letter sounds and blends!
Learning to Express Myself
Cookies
Use preferred reinforcers to encourage children to express their feelings and opinions.
Accessible labels
Boy touches object symbol
Label objects and areas in the classroom to help build early literacy.
Counting Book
Number 4 with ASL sign, print, braille
Make a tactile counting book to introduce number sense!
Making Choices
apple and banana
Develop communication skills and self-expression with simple choice-making activities.

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