In this presentation, Karen Barrows discusses what it is like to work with children who have CVI.
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Working with Children with CVI from a PT/OT Perspective
Learning Goals and Objectives
During this 1 1/2 hour webinar, Karen will talk about:
- The ten characteristics associated with CVI
- The three phases of CVI progression
- Treatment techniques and therapy modifications to support and facilitate the vision of a person with CVI
- How to generate treatment modifications and techniques to support persons with visual loss from cortical visual impairments (CVI)
- Explain the visual differences in those with CVI
Karen Barrows is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. She has practiced for over 30 years, specializing in therapy for children with multiple impairments and vision loss. Karen is Perkins-Roman Endorsed in the CVI Range, and a current Perkins employee.
Participants who successfully complete and pass an assessment, based on this webinar, will earn 2.0 PDP, CE, ACVREP, CTLE credits.
Register for the tutorial to receive credits.
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