ASSESSING & TREATING THE PEDIATRIC VISUAL SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED OUTCOMES
The visual system is a beautiful, complex system that allows us to enjoy and explore the world around us. However, when not working properly, this delicately balanced system can also hinder development and academic performance in children.
This one-day seminar introduces the components of the visual system and their interactions in pediatric motor and academic skills. Explore common visual system problems that can limit the progress and potential of pediatric patients with autism, neurological disorders, and ADHD. Gain the skills necessary to assess visual problems and practice these skills during the seminar. You will explore the treatments of common vision-related problems, including evidence-based treatments and real-world examples, increasing confidence in your own practice abilities. In addition, you will learn to use the visual system as a tool to improve gait and balance. Master treatment ideas that can be used immediately and effectively in your practice to improve outcomes in your young patients.
Course Content
ANATOMY OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM
WHY DO WE MOVE OUT EYES?
THE VISUAL PATHWAYS AND THEIR EFFECT ON BALANCE AND POSTURE
ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF COMMON EYE MOVEMENTS
PATHOLOGICAL EYE MOVEMENTS
CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DECREASED EYE MOVEMENT ACCURACY
THE “VISUAL” IN VISUAL MOTOR INTEGRATION
CODING AND GOALS FOR EYE MOVEMENT PROBLEMS
STARTING YOUR VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAM
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Course Manual_Visual Rehabilitation for Pediatrics – Seeing the Whole Picture (12.58 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Text Document | Additional Handout_Visual Rehabilitation for Pediatrics (0.19 MB) | Available after Purchase |
ROBERT CONSTANTINE, OTR/L, CBIS, is an Occupational Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience working in the state of Florida. A graduate of the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Mr. Constantine has spent several years as an OT focused on neurological rehabilitation, where he continuously searched for new ways to improve patient outcomes. This passion led him to an intensive study of the visual system and employment as the OT in an optometry practice in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Constantine is a member of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, a unique interdisciplinary organization that brings together the tools of optometry, occupational and physical therapy to improve outcomes for patients with neurological diagnoses. In addition, he was the only occupational therapist to be a member of the High Performance Vision Associates, an elite group of sports vision optometrists. As such, he has participated in sports vision screenings at IMG Academy, Hendricks Motorsports, and on the LPGA tour. Mr. Constantine has developed and marketed drag-racing specific glasses that have been successful in NHRA Sportsman drag racing, as well as having worked with elite NHRA racers, golfers, and sporting clays champions. He is currently employed by the Pearl Nelson Child Development Center focusing on the treatment of eye movement disorders in neuro-typical and special needs children.
Disclosure:
Financial: Robert Constantine has employment relationships with Kindred at Home and Pearl Nelson Child Development Center. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Robert Constantine has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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