Promoting Classroom Success for Students with Visual Challenges - an OT’s perspective (Part 1)
Date & Time
Friday, August 19, 2022, 1:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Description
Proximal to distal postural stability and its impact on school performance (neurodevelpmental treatment approach, biomechanics)
- motor developmental milestones and it’s impact if delayed or missed
Potential underlying causes for un-stability- vision related (developmental delay caused by visual challenges, tone, structural deformities related to visual challenges - torticollis, kyphosis, etc., sensory challenges)
- vision related tonal challenges
- torticollis
- sensory challenges
Sensory development and its impact on learning.
- visual-auditory-vestibular
- olfactory
- tactile
- Proprioception
- Gustatory
- Interception
Note: Part 1 is offered to optometrists only; Part 2 is offered to both optometrists and vision therapists
Speakers
Track
Optometrists
CE
CE: 1h 15 min