Vision & Visual Perception in Post Covid Times

SLP

Educator

Admin

OT: neurological disabilities

OT: early intervention

SLP: neurodiversity

OT: school based

Designed for specialized instructional support personnel, this training is your gateway to identifying hidden visual difficulties that impact behavior, motor skills, and reading ability. Gain crucial insights into symptoms often misunderstood, empowering you to intervene effectively. Specialized instructional support personnel can be instrumental in identifying vision-related challenges impacting student success. Participants will learn to spot subtle signs that indicate underlying vision issues affecting student performance. We'll explore how pervasive technology use impacts childhood development, including speech, language, motor skills, and vision. Master the skills to know when to refer students for a comprehensive vision exam, ensuring timely intervention and support. Outcome: Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to make a tangible difference in students' lives. By the end of this course, you'll confidently recognize signs of visual difficulties and know when to refer for specialized care, empowering you to foster optimal communication and academic outcomes in your students.

Presenters

Jaime Spencer
MS, OTR/L
Jaime Spencer is a passionate education advocate who has presented nationally on parity for school-related professionals, educational credentialing, and specialized instructional support personnel (SISP) advancing into leadership roles in the education system. Together with Robert Constantine, she has been teaching a course about vision for school Occupational Therapists for five years. Jaime is the creator and president of the school-based website and blog Miss Jaime, O.T. As a full-time school-based occupational therapist, she uses her website and continuing education products to empower teachers, parents, and other therapists to help children access the curriculum in a fun and engaging way. With her total audience exceeding 100,000, Jaime is an influential advocate for school-related professionals desiring the opportunity to pursue leadership positions within the educational system. In 2017, Jaime created the grassroots advocacy coalition USA School-based OTs & PTs Looking for Change Coalition. Jaime has her Master’s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Learning Objectives

Understand the 3-component model of vision exam
Recognize when to refer a child for a vision exam
Identify the effects of increased technology on the vision systems of children

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction
5 minutes	Objectives
minutes	The impact of Covid-19 on childhood development & vision
5 minutes	Models of vision
5 minutes	School professionals that work on vision
5 minutes	Hidden signs of visual dysfunction
5 minutes	Functional difficulties of visual deficits
5 minutes	Convergence Insufficiency
5 minutes	Vision and ADHD
5 minutes	Autism
5 minutes	Developmental Delays
5 minutes	Visual information processing

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Jaime is receiving compensation for this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Jaime has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:	Jaime has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area