Speech Pathologists and Cortical Visual Impairment: An overview of the SLP's Role in Working with Children with CVI

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This presentation addresses Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) through the experience of a Speech and language Pathologist by examining the characteristics of CVI that affect speech, language, and feeding. The webinar will also identify modifications and supports for therapies and assessments when working with children who have CVI.

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Learning Goals and Objectives

Participants will:

  • Identify the role of a Speech Language Pathologist when working with a child with Cortical Visual Impairment, or suspected CVI.
  • Describe strategies to address and utilize students’ unresolved characteristics of CVI to encourage more appropriate speech, language and feeding assessment and intervention.

PRESENTER SUMMARY:
Jenna Friedman's work as a Speech Pathologist led her to do extensive research about Cortical Visual Impairment, after many of her clients’ families reported they were not sure if their children could see. Friedman considers the CVI Range© Assessment part of all comprehensive speech and feeding evaluations she conduct for children with indicators for CVI, to ensure that all children are supported by accommodating for their visual skills and needs.

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