This session is part of two comprehensive series:
26th Annual Therapies in the School Conference PROGRAM A – ON-DEMAND 12
and
26th Annual Therapies in the School Conference – ON-DEMAND 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This interactive three-hour workshop is designed for school-based therapists and professionals working with students with ADHD. Participants will explore the often-overlooked connection between ADHD and functional vision deficits, gaining valuable insights backed by research-based evidence. The session will provide practical, cost-effective tools that can be immediately implemented in educational settings. Through case study discussions, attendees will enhance their clinical reasoning skills while discovering various therapeutic strategies, including effective classroom accommodations and direct interventions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Determine the functional implications of functional vision deficits related to ADHD in the school setting.
- Select assessment and screening tools to evaluate functional vision skills in students with ADHD.
- Apply practical, cost-effective interventions for students with ADHD and functional vision deficits that support classroom and school participation.
AUDIENCE:
School-based therapists including OTs, PTs, SLPs and Special Educators.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Models of vision
- Three Component Model of Vision
- Skeffington’s Four Circles Model of Vision
- Bimodal Model of Vision
Connection between ADHD and functional vision deficits
- Common visual problems in students with ADHD
- SLIDO audience participation
- Describe how these vision deficits may impact learning and academic performance
Assessment
- Behavioral indicators of vision deficits in children with ADHD
- Red Flags
- Screening and assessment tools
- Student and teacher questionnaires
- Vision Impediments to Learning and Development
- Convergence Insufficiency Symptoms Survey
- Assessment and documentation
- Eye movements (smooth pursuits and saccades)
- Binocular vision (near point of convergence)
- Accommodation
- Spatial awareness
- Case study example
- Visual presentation to support clinical reasoning in assessment
- SLIDO audience participation
- Clinician observations of concerns
Management and Intervention
- Plan of care development
- Referral and collaboration with Optometry
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Classroom modifications
- Direct intervention for remediation
- Sample plan of care from case study
Pulling it all together and post-test
- Resources for assessment, intervention, and collaboration with teachers/caregivers
Amber Fessler, OTD, MS, OTR/L, is a highly experienced pediatric occupational therapist with two decades of expertise working with diverse pediatric populations. She is a contributing author to Dr. Scheiman’s Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists (4th Edition) and has published research no occupational therapy and optometry collaboration in pediatric care in the Vision Development and Rehabilitation Journal.
She earned her post-professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Salus University in 2020, specializing in Remedial Vision Rehabilitation. Currently, she owns and operates a private practice dedicated to helping children with learning-related vision deficits, working closely with optometrists to provide comprehensive care. Amber’s extensive clinical background spans early intervention, public schools, outpatient care, and vision therapy clinics.
Financial Disclosure: Amber Fessler has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. She does receive an honorarium from Education Resources, Inc.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Amber Fessler has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs). Intermediate level. License #______________.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 13946. This Distance Learning-Independent Course is offered at 3 contact hours 0.3 CEUs (Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge & Professional Issues). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 3 units. Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 3.5 CE Hours - approval #____. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for __ Continuing Education Hours. This session applies 3 CE hours toward approval but must be combined with entire Program A sessions to receive approval by the MN Board of PT, #___. Approval #___ by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3 CECs. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of PT for 3.6 contact hours (0.36 CEUs). Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 3 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #2810017TX for 3 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003. Approved Provider by the NM Board of Physical Therapy for 3 CE Hours. 3 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification.
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