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Digital Seminar

Visual Rehabilitation for Pediatrics: Seeing the Whole Picture


Faculty:
Robert Constantine, OTR/L, CBIS
Duration:
6 Hours 25 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Apr 17, 2018
Product Code:
WDS020760
Brochure Code:
PTPKABOO2
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

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 recording 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.

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Robert Constantine, OTR/L, CBIS Related seminars and products


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.


Target Audience

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Early Intervention Staff, Educators

Outline

ANATOMY OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM

  • The anatomy of the Orbit
  • Muscles of the eye
  • The visual pathways of vision in the brain

WHY DO WE MOVE OUT EYES?

  • Assessing eye movements
  • The Near Vision System
  • Practice time: Lab

THE VISUAL PATHWAYS AND THEIR EFFECT ON BALANCE AND POSTURE

  • Parvo and Magnocellular pathways
  • Magnocellular pathways
  • Binasal Occlusion

ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF COMMON EYE MOVEMENTS

  • Tracking
  • Saccades
  • Convergence
  • Lab Time

PATHOLOGICAL EYE MOVEMENTS

  • Suppression
  • Strabismus, anisometropia, and amblyopia
  • Nystagmus
  • Convergence Insufficiency
  • Accommodative problems

CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DECREASED EYE MOVEMENT ACCURACY

  • Neurological conditions
  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia

THE “VISUAL” IN VISUAL MOTOR INTEGRATION

  • Best corrected visual acuity
  • OD referral
  • Treatment of VMI problems

CODING AND GOALS FOR EYE MOVEMENT PROBLEMS

  • ICD-10 codes common for eye movement problems
  • Basic goals for eye movement problems

STARTING YOUR VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAM

  • Equipment sources
  • High tech and DIY equipment for treating eye movement problems
  • Resources for more information

Objectives

  1. Review the anatomy and physiology of the visual system from cornea to cortex
  2. Recognize eye movement disorders associated with common pediatric diagnoses
  3. Demonstrate techniques to assess for eye movement difficulties
  4. Discuss the role of the Magnocellular visual pathway in balance and reading
  5. Recognize the signs of a faulty near-vision system and the implications of reading and visual motor integration
  6. Demonstrate evidence-based techniques for treatment of eye movement defects
  7. Discuss common ICD-10 codes for eye movement disorders
  8. Explore the equipment (high tech and DIY) needed to provide state of the art vision rehabilitation to your pediatric patients

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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 211

Comments

Lisa R - SAN FRANCISCO, California

"Excellent instructor. Clear, intelligent, informative, and great examples/videos."

Mary G - PACIFICA, California

"Great presentation"

Jennifer V - BRUNSWICK, Ohio

"Robert, You are a GREAT educator! I would love to continue to learn more from you on this topic! This was wonderful! You have a great presentation style as well. Very interesting! "

Brandi S - Mechanicsville, Virginia

"This was my first all day webinar. It was very engaging and informative. "

Carrie M - SALISBURY, Maryland

"This presenter was very knowledgeable and presented information in a clear and organized manner. He also was a dynamic speaker and used humor, which made the course very enjoyable. "

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