Orientation & Mobility Through the CVI Lens

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.

Course Objectives

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:

• A basic understanding of the field of Orientation & Mobility (O&M) for the visually impaired, the instruction techniques based predominantly on the Hoover Method, and the associated tasks that an O&M Specialist may be required to teach to their caseload
• A beginner-level understanding of Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment; where it occurs in the brain; the specific functions of the dorsal and ventral stream of vision; and how the entire brain works together to create a visual image and map space as one moves through it
• An overview of the dorsal stream and ventral stream. It will discuss how the two work together to support the visual system
• Dorsal and ventral stream dysfunctions and how they impact tasks related to O&M
• An overview of the visual behaviors of CVI and how these visual behaviors link to and impact O&M specific tasks
• An overview of O&M assessment tools available for learners with ocular conditions as well as an overview of assessment tools available for CVI and how they can be adapted to fit the needs of a COMS completing an O&M assessment on a learner with CVI
• How assessments may differ for learners with CVI and coexisting ocular impairments
• How to set up your CVI students for success with accommodations in Individualized Education Plans
• The importance of taking a holistic approach to education with CVI learners, due to the numerous internal and external environmental factors that can affect their vision

Required Text

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.

Withdraw without Refund

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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