Understanding Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Integrating Vision-Informed Strategies into OT, PT, and SLP Practice
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Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of visual impairment in children in developed countries—yet it is frequently underrecognized in school settings. Unlike ocular vision loss, CVI stems from the brain’s difficulty processing visual information, resulting in inconsistent visual attention, recognition, and response. These challenges often co-occur with conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delay, seizure disorders, or traumatic brain injury, making identification and intervention complex.
In this seminar, Dr. Rutner will demystify CVI for school-based OT, PT, and SLP practitioners. You will learn to distinguish CVI from ocular impairments, and its impact on communication, motor planning, learning, and sensory processing. Dr. Rutner will then equip you with essential knowledge of identifying red flags, interventions recommended based on current literature, and strategies for effective collaboration with allied doctors and professionals to support functional vision in daily activities. Using case studies, visual examples, and practical strategies, you will learn how to integrate CVI-informed practices into therapy sessions to improve access, participation, and outcomes for students with CVI.
Leave this course with a clear understanding of CVI, practical strategies for identification and intervention, and confidence to help students with CVI participate fully & achieve their educational goals. Closed Captioned in English
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Cheat Sheet: Vision-informed Strategies
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 key visual behaviors indicative of cortical visual impairment (CVI) in school-aged children.
- Determine 3 ways CVI influences motor, sensory, communication, and learning outcomes.
- Apply 3 CVI-adapted strategies OT, PT, or SLP practitioners can integrate into their interventions to given case studies of children with CVI to improve participation and access in the schools.
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1.5 hours of lecture
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- Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
- Recognizing Red flags
- Distinctions from Ocular Vision Loss
- Impacts of CVI on motor planning, sensory processing, communication, and learning
- Interventions and CVI-adapted Strategies
- Case Study
- Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.
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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, SC, SD, 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, MO, NE, NH and WA.
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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 1 year. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. 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
646-269-90391 year
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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, on Screening and Strategies for Vision Deficits – Part 1
“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, on Screening and Strategies for Vision Deficits – Part 1
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