Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Presented by Christine Roman-Lantzy, Ph.D. from theUSA Professional Development Training
Originator of the CVI Range Assessment & Author of:
Cortical Visual Impairment: An Approach to Assessment
Intervention and Cortical Visual Impairment: Advanced Principles
Sensory Balance: An Approach to Learning Media Planning for Students with CVI
CPD Points Available and Lindsay Hillier, M.Ed. from Canada
With 30+ years of experience working in the field of supporting children with visual impairments and special needs and their families.
17 - 22 June 2024
Location: Fourways, JHB, SA
This training will be beneficial to:
Special Needs Educators
Orientation and Mobility
Specialists
Occupational Therapists
Speech Therapists (SLPs)
Physio Therapists
CVI is the leading cause of visual impairment in children but too often goes undiagnosed and/or untreated. This training will help you identify, assess and support children across your professional practices. Knowing more about specialized approaches for students with CVI can result in more effective results for the family, the provider and, of course, the child.
For more information: info@neurogenesis.co.za
CVI Range: Approach to support children with CVI
During the first 4 days of the training we will cover Identification of CVI, the Assessment process and Support, Intervention and Accommodation to help these children.
The following topics will be covered:
CVI characteristics
The CVI Range Assessment
Complexity Communication
Literacy
Orientation and Mobility
Schedule and Routine Based Intervention: CVI Schedule
Routine Building Blocks
Learning Objectives
Participants will: Recognize the characteristics and components of cortical visual impairment 1. Become familiar with the rationale and function of the CVI Range 2 Be able to recognize the barriers and supports to learning associated with the characteristics of complexity and novelty 3. Be able to recognize the impact of CVI on receptive and expressive language (including AAC) 4 Become familiar with the specialized methods of Orientation and Mobility for individuals with CVI 5 Identify methods to effectively apply targeted accommodations and specialized methods 6
CVI Clinic: From Theory to Practice
The last two days will be practical hands-on training, where you will have the opportunity to:
Observe Dr Christine Roman-Lantzy and Lindsay Hillier complete CVI Range Assessments with 2 Children.
Under the supervision and guidance of Dr Roman-Lantzy and Lindsay Hillier, you will:
Conduct, score and interpret The CVI Range for each child present, provide the Range Score to parents.
Use the results of The CVI Range to describe a student’s functional vision strengths and needs.
Identify the parent’s priority for their child and create a childspecific plan which will include:
Create a CVI schedule using the Routine Building Blocks with a list of activities and routines that happen throughout the child’s day, and that could include a visual element
Learning Objectives
Participants will: Demonstrate the principles of the scoring methods of scoring for Rating I and II 1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret the CVI Range scores 2. Demonstrate skill of observation, interview and direct assessment linked to the CVI Range 3 Apply the CVI Range scores to program planning for specific children’s needs 4.
Presented by:
Lindsay Hillier, M.Ed.
Christine Roman-Lantzy, Ph.D.
Originator of the CVI Range Assessment & Author of:
Cortical Visual Impairment: An Approach to Assessment
Intervention and Cortical Visual Impairment: Advanced Principles
Sensory Balance: An Approach to Learning Media Planning for Students with CVI
Director of the Pediatric VIEW Program at The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center
Bachelor’s Degrees in Elementary Education, and Visual Impairment.
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist and has a Master’s Degree in Medically Fragile, High Risk Infants. Her Ph.D. focused on Cortical Visual Impairment and Infancy
Dr Roman-Lantzy has lectured extensively regarding the CVI materials she has developed These materials include: The CVI Range, an assessment of functional vision
The CVI Resolution Chart & CVI/O&M Resolution Chart, used to plot and monitor progress.
30+ years of experience working in the field of supporting children with visual impairments and special needs and their families
Currently the Lead for the Provincial Blind – Low Vision Early Intervention Program’s Training and Development Centre.
Manager of Training and Quality Assurance
Program Director Ontario Foundation for Visually Impaired Children
Program Advisor for Humber College’s Advanced Studies in Special Needs Continuing Ed. Part-time College Instructor
Masters – Special Education –Visual Impairment
Bachelor of Health Studies, Psychology
Early Childhood Education for the Developmentally Handicapped
