CVI Now

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What does CVI look like?

Find answers

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What is CVI?

CVI is a brain-based visual impairment caused by damage to the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain.

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How is CVI diagnosed?

CVI is the most common cause of pediatric visual impairment. It’s critical to obtain an accurate CVI diagnosis and advocate for your child.

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After the Diagnosis

After your child is diagnosed with CVI, you should follow these five steps involving processing emotions, obtaining assessments and beginning intervention.

Aiden sits on the carpet with his AAC device next to his sister while playing uno.

Making strides: Aiden’s communication journey

Interview with Angela, Aiden’s mom, who talks about CVI and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and the road to Aiden's progress.

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Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) in children with CVI

Learn about the promising practices for the unique needs of children with CVI and Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Krish, a boy with CVI, sitting on park bench with his twin brother. Both are smiling big.

How my world works: Self-advocacy and CVI

Krish, an 8-year-old with CVI, shared a presentation with his class about how his world works.

No more wait and see.
- Rebecca, Eliza's Mom

Kids with CVI can't wait

Cortical Visual Impairment/Cerebral Visual Impairment is the new leading cause of blindness for children in the United States.

This is why we created CVI Now — for every child, for every mom, for every dad. Join us.