This course is part of Therapies in the School Online Conference 2
Visual Thinking involves seeing clearly and processing visual information in the brain for accurate motor action. This session will demonstrate techniques used by developmental optometrists to help a student better use visual thinking for participation at school and in the natural environment.
Participants will be able to:
1. Differentiate ocular vision (eyesight) vs. brain based vision (visual processing)
2. Screen for and recognize visual problems that impact learning
3. Collaborate on therapeutic interventions for vision development and visual processing
Cathy Stern, OD, FCSO, FCOVD, FNORA provides developmental, behavioral and neuro-optometric rehabilitation in private practice and as a consultant at the Massachusetts Hospital School. Dr. Stern is known for "treating the visual side of learning."
Donna McCrorey, OTR/L is an occupational therapist at the Massachusetts Hospital School where she specializes in the care of children with multiple disabilities including: cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, head injuries and other rare genetic conditions. She collaborates with Dr. Stern to provide services to children needing visual rehabilitation.
Once you purchase an online course you will have access to the course materials. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam.
Once you purchase an online course, you will have the opportunity to take an exam to test your retention of the material. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam. The exam must be completed with a pass rate of 80% or more in order to receive your certificate of attendance.
This course is offered for 3 Contact Hours, 0.3 CEUs (Intermediate Level)Please visit our CEU page for further details
Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider of CEUs for the following states: CA, IL, KY, NC, NY, TX
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval:
AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MI, MO, MS, OR, RI, SC, VA, VT, WI, WY
Our courses meet the criteria for CAT 1 activity in CO
Education Resources, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider for Live and Distance Learning-Independent Courses.
Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
NBCOT
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. ERI is a member of the NBCOT Professional Development Provider Registry and as such, provides PDUs to occupational therapists who wish to maintain certification at all of our live and online courses.
