Screening & Strategies for Vision Deficits in Children - Part 1
Visual Acuity, Visual Field, Eye Teaming and Tracking
Do you work with children you suspect of having vision deficits that affect their function? Are you wondering what symptoms to watch out for, how to screen for deficits, and what you can do to help them?
This seminar will help you be a more effective therapist by knowing what to do when you think vision is responsible for impeding your pediatric client’s progress toward their goal! Daniella will start by differentiating vision from sight. You will then learn the impacts of vision on development and learning, as well as for specific diagnoses. To make the understanding of the visual system and its functions more concrete, she will discuss its 3 important components using the analogy of a “Camera” – the Lens, the Focus, and the Film.
In this seminar, Daniella will focus on the important functions of the “Camera” Lens (visual acuity) and the Focus (eye teaming, visual field, eye focusing, and eye tracking – pursuits and saccades). She will share with your symptoms to look out for that are red flags for potential deficits in any of these functions. You will then learn screening tools that will prompt you with the need to refer and/or provide interventions. She will provide you with ideas for adaptations that can support your client’s function right away. You will also gain fun and practical activities that you can provide families that they can easily integrate into their daily activities to promote their child’s vision development. Leave this course with multiple tools and ideas that you can apply right away! Closed Captioned in English
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Chart: Symptoms, Adaptations and Activities to Send Home for Vision Deficits in Children – Part 1
Daniella Rutner, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO is the Chief of Vision Rehabilitation at the University Eye Center and an Associate Clinical Professor at the SUNY College of Optometry. She earned both her Doctor of Optometry and Masters of Vision Science degrees from SUNY College of Optometry. Daniella loves improving the visual function of her clients to impact their lives in a meaningful way, such as via helping children to read and learn, and supporting the ADLs of clients with stroke or brain injuries.
Disclosures: Daniella receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, you are expected to:
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- Identify 3 symptoms that should prompt referral to a vision care provider
- Determine 3 adaptations to support the everyday function and learning of children with identified vision deficits
- Select 3 activities to teach the family to support the vision skills development of children with identified vision deficits
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1.5 hours of lecture
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- What is Vision? (8 minutes)
- Impacts of Vision on Development, Learning and Specific Diagnoses (5 minutes)
- The “Camera” Model of Vision: Lens, Focus and Film (70 minutes)
- Vision Deficits on the “Camera” Lens and Focus
- Symptoms, Screening, Adaptations, Referral and Activities
- Case Study (7 minutes)
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1.5 CE hour of training are awarded after course completion
For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs. Attendees will receive 0.15 AOTA CEUs for completing this course.
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For PTs and PTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in CA.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MA, MO, NE, NH and WA.
- For MD, this webinar is approved as part of the Self-Determination Bundle (see Deals tab).
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For ASHA CEUs
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- 0.15 ASHA CEUs | Intermediate Level
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- ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures
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For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
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If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 60 days. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-9039
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Testimonials
“Visual difficulties are something that I encounter often in my school, and it is nice to now have stronger ideas/skills to be able to screen for these.” – OT with 4 years experience
“Daniella did a great job painting a picture of how children with visual deficits may present in the school setting.” – OT with 22 years experience
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