Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment: A foundational overview and understanding (spring term)
An inclusive overview of cortical/cerebral visual impairment describing the condition, its causes and associated medical conditions, and the educational and development impacts of brain-based visual impairment.
Visual Behaviors of CVI
This training module guides you through the Visual Behaviors of cortical/cerebral visual impairment, as defined by the CVI Center at Perkins School for the Blind.
Understanding the Whole Learner: An Occupational Therapy Approach to Supporting Individuals with CVI for Clinicians and Educational Team Members (winter session)
Review the neurological foundations of visual perception and sensory basis of vision and development, as well as delve into occupational therapy evaluation and intervention procedures for learners with CVI
Visual Considerations for AAC and CVI
Speech Language Pathologists discuss how they use information in a vision assessment to design a student's AAC Communication system, particularly when the student has cortical/cerebral visual impairment.
Active Learning Is More Than a Piece of Equipment! Tutorial
A brief introduction to Active Learning, an educational approach designed for learners who are functioning below the developmental age of 48 months (4 years).
Vision Language Learning Communication: An Approach to AAC for Students with CVI
Augmentative-Alternative Communication Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities
Learn the foundations of communication and AAC, design lessons and identify key intervention strategies for visually impaired users getting started with AAC devices.
Making Assistive Technology Solutions Across the Life Span
Create low tech solutions with everyday objects and the power of creative problem solving
Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis for Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities
Identify and practice ABA approaches that will support students who are visually impaired, blind, Deafblind or multiply disabled.