Full Course Description
Visual Processing Therapy: Helping Individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & Acquired Brain Injury
OUTLINE
Visual Efficiency
- The neurodevelopment of eye tracking, accommodation and binocular vision
Visual Processing
- How the eyes interface with the rest of the brain and body
- Vision problems as neurodevelopmental disorders
- Vision problems as sensory processing disorders
- Visual perceptual testing: Standardized and observational
Clearing the Ayres: How Developmental Optometry Relates to Occupational Therapy and Other Disciplines
- A. Jean Ayres, Brain Gym and developmental vision
- Collaboration between therapeutic interventions
- Signs and symptoms of undiagnosed or untreated vision disorders
- Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey (CISS)
- Optometric application of lenses and prisms
The Neuroplasticity and Neuroadaptability of the Visual System
- What goes wrong visually, why it goes wrong, and what we can do about it
- Is there an age at which it’s too early or late to intervene?
- Visual problems as early red flags for autism spectrum disorder
- Learning-based vision problems and academic performance
- Post-trauma vision disorder and other problems of acquired brain injury
Hands-on Demonstration of Screening Procedures
- PLRG the penlight red/green standardized convergence insufficiency screening
- Visual tracking and head movement
- Visual tracking and the midline plane
- Near-far focusing flexibility
- Information for referral and collaboration
Overview of Sample Therapeutic Activities
- Nearpoint of convergence and touch
- Physiological diplopia and divided attention
- Hart Chart Saccadic
- Pointer-in-straw in three dimensions
- Central/peripheral awareness
- Press Lites
OBJECTIVES
- Differentiate between eyesight and vision.
- Discuss the role of vision in early intervention.
- Identify visual problems impacting learning.
- Describe common ground between other therapies and vision therapy.
- Explain how to screen for vision disorders.
- Collaborate on therapeutic interventions for vision problems.
Copyright :
03/13/2017
BONUS Module 1 | Introduction to Developmental Optometry and Basic Visual Efficiency and Visual Processing Skills
OUTLINE
Traditional vs. Developmental Model of Vision
- Vision is a dynamic process
Visual System Break Down
- Ocular health and refractive conditions
- Functional and perceptual skills
Visual Efficiency Skill Basics
- Neurodevelopment of eye movements, accommodation and binocularity
Visual Processing basics
- Visual spatial, analysis, and integration skills
- Vision problems as neurodevelopmental disorders
- Visual perceptual testing: Standardized and observational
Vision, Learning and Behavior
- Signs and symptoms of undiagnosed or untreated vision problems
- Vision problems versus behavior problems
- Classroom modifications for vision disorders
OBJECTIVES
- Describe the importance of proper visual function for learning and motor development.
- Determine the eight major components of a complete Developmental Triad Vision Assessment.
Copyright :
02/18/2017
BONUS Module 2 | Visual Screening and Treatment: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
OUTLINE
Screening Procedures
- Convergence insufficiency screening
- Screening of oculomotor and accommodative skills
- InfantSee program
Optometric Application of Lenses and Prisms
- Developmental lenses, ambient lenses, yoked prism
Develop a Solid Foundation for Further Visual Development
- Gross motor skills, midline, and tummy time.
- Vestibular Stimulation – Rotational versus linear
- Visual-Motor Integration
- Ambient visual pathway development
- Visual developmental protocols for home and in office
Therapeutic Activities: Demonstrations
- Visual-vestibular integration activities
- Eye tracking exercises for gross motor development and reading skills
- Eye teaming and the importance of convergence
- Visual spatial games
- Integration activities
OBJECTIVES
- Utilize effective screening tools for vision disorders that go beyond 20/20 acuity; convergence, focusing, tracking, and visual processing.
- Demonstrate multiple hands-on clinical tools to improve visual performance in your patients.
Copyright :
02/18/2017
BONUS Module 3 | The Connection Between Autism and Vision: Hands-on Demonstrations of Therapeutic Techniques
OUTLINE
Understanding the Neuro-Anatomy of the Visual System
- Ambient versus Focal pathway description
Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Visual signs and symptoms for autism spectrum disorder
- Why is vision particularly important for those on the Autism Spectrum?
- How can you explain many of the classic symptoms of Autism by understanding the Ambient Visual Pathway?
- What is yoked prism and how does it help those with Autism?
Therapeutic Activities: Demonstrations
- Peripheral awareness games
- Vestibular stimulation, fixation, and eye tracking activities
- Floor maze for laterality and directionality
- Ambient pathway stimulation tools
OBJECTIVES
- State the importance of Ambient (peripheral) function for autistic patients.
- Explain how classic autistic behaviors relate to visual function.
- Implement specific hands on visual activities to support overall development of ASD children.
Copyright :
02/18/2017
BONUS Module 4 | Vision Rehabilitation: Interventions for Your Clients with TBI and Concussion
OUTLINE
Neuro-Anatomy Review
- Magnocellular versus Parvocellular
- Right brain versus Left brain
Visual Sequelae After Brain Injury
- Lobe-by-lobe visual function
- Unilateral Spatial Inattention (Neglect)
- Testing methods
Neuroplasticity of the Visual System
- Is there a critical period for visual development?
- Sue Barry, Fixing My Gaze, and vision therapy
- Brain injury and concussion
Concussions
- Post-Concussional Syndrome
- Pre-Concussion Baseline Screening
Therapeutic Activities: Demonstrations
- Relearning basic eye tracking; saccades and pursuits
- Eye teaming and convergence; the brock string
- Visual processing games and activities
OBJECTIVES
- Discuss basic neuro-anatomy as it relates to visual function.
- Demonstrate screening techniques and therapeutic activities specific to brain injury.
Copyright :
02/18/2017