Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and Orientation & Mobility Dr. Roman Pt. 3
Channel: Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium - ERLC
Date: 2018-03-14

Archived webinar from February 22, 2018 with Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy


Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy, a leading researcher and author in the area of cortical visual impairment (CVI) is also the author of an amazing CVI resource: Cortical Visual Impairment: An Approach to Assessment & Intervention. She provides learning teams working with children, with CVI, a manageable and functional approach to assessment and intervention. Dr. Roman’s approach focuses on success for each and every child as well as a way to track and document this success.

In this webinar, Dr. Roman reviews the O & M chart and how to identify and develop the areas of need in order to efficiently assist in the development of IEP goals and objectives. Suggestions on how to help children with CVI with mobility and orientation for use in OT and PT sessions as well as daily living.

For more resources to support the Blind or Visually Impaired (BVI) population, visit:
https://arpdcresources.ca/consortia/blind-visually-impaired-bvi/