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CVI and the Brain self-paced tutorial

Understand the impacts of cortical/cerebral visual impairment through the anatomy of the brain and visual system functioning

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$99

This self-paced course, presented by members of The CVI Center at Perkins, explains typical and atypical  visual pathway function to demonstrate the effects of cortical/cerebral visual impairments on educational development.

In this course, participants will

  • Identify common causes of cortical/cerebral visual impairment
  • Identify conditions that accompany cortical/cerebral visual impairment
  • Describe typical and atypical visual pathway function
  • Define neuroplasticity
  • Explain the interconnectivity of dorsal and ventral streams, and the impact of damage to each stream
  • Explore perception of depth, motion, color, and the access to people and social interactions for individuals with cortical/cerebral visual impairment
  • Hear the voices of individuals with cortical/cerebral visual impairment

Using video clips, demonstrations, and reflections, the course instructors address visual perception, depth and motion perception, and social development. Participants earn 5 continuing education credits by passing an online assessment.

Meet the Presenters

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Marguerite Tibaudo, M.Ed., TVI
Assistant Director of CVI Assessment and Interventions at the CVI Center at Perkins
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Ilse Willems, M.Ed and TVI
CVI Coordinator at the CVI Center at Perkins
Level:
Introductory
Length:
Multiple days
Credits:
5 Continuing Education
5 Professional Development
5 ACVREP
5 CTLE
Cost:
$99.00
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