Advocacy and Education for Children with Low Vision: Cortical Visual impairment

Authors

Logan Coleman, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Cynthia Haynes, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This project addresses the gap in research and advocacy for children with low vision, particularly those diagnosed with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), the leading cause of visual impairment in children. Through a needs assessment and educational intervention, the project aimed to enhance occupational therapy (OT) students' understanding of low vision in children and their role in addressing it. Pre- and post-surveys revealed a significant increase in knowledge among students, highlighting the need for specialized education in OT curricula. The findings underscore the importance of integrating targeted interventions for children with low vision into OT practice.

Publication Date

Summer 8-8-2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Children, Low vision, Cortical visual impairment, Occupational therapy, Low vision intervention, Children with low vision

Medical Subject Headings

Low vision, Cortical visual impairment, Occupational therapy

Disciplines

Education | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 9-19, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Coleman, L., & Haynes, C. (2024, August 8). Advocacy and Education for Children with Low Vision: Cortical Visual impairment. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2024/48