Orientation & Mobility Through the CVI Lens
Workshop participants will learn about dorsal and ventral stream dysfunctions and how the whole brain is used to map space and complete tasks relevant to O&M.
Workshop participants will learn about dorsal and ventral stream dysfunctions and how the whole brain is used to map space and complete tasks relevant to O&M.
This course will provide an overview of Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) and its impact on Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instruction and assessment. Participants will gain an understanding of an overview of O&M and associated tasks in addition to an overview of CVI.
This course will address some of the many ways that CVI can affect the acquisition of skills in the area of O&M, including the following:
This course will use the text Lueck, Amanda & Dutton, Gordon N., (2015). Vision and the Brain: Understanding Cerebral Vision Impairment in Children. New York: AFB APH Press, which is not included in the registration fee. Vision and the Brain is available through APH Press and Amazon.com.
Due to the high demand for this course, we are unable to refund fees to participants who withdraw after the course start date. Please review the schedule and syllabus for this course to be sure that you will be able to participate fully.
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