Online Course #3 (Spring 2020): Speech Pathologists and Cortical Visual Impairment: An Overview of the SLP’s Role in Working with Children with CVI (1.5 Credits)

This is a completed event.

Description:

This online, self-paced tutorial is free of charge to professionals in Virginia who want to learn more about working with children who are blind or visually impaired.* These courses were developed at the Perkins School for the Blind. Those who register before the given deadline for each will be sent a code that will allow access for varying periods of time, depending on length of tutorial (dates are specified) to complete that tutorial at their convenience, 24/7. At the end of that tutorial, each participant will choose from “ACVREP” (includes their logo), “Continuing Education,” or “Professional Development.” People may take one course, or as many as they want.

Course Description: This tutorial addresses Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) through the experience of a Speech and Language Pathologist by examining the characteristics of CVI that affect speech, language, and feeding. The tutorial also identifies modifications and supports for therapies and assessments when working with children who have CVI.

Participants will earn 1.5 ACVREP, CTLE credits, or Continuing Education credits by completing an online quiz. (ASHA credits are not available for this online tutorial.) You will be provided with a self-paced tutorial using video clips and other resources related to this topic.

Target Audience: SLPs, TVIs, O&Ms, Teachers of Students with Deaf-Blindness or with additional disabilities, and Rehabilitation Specialists.

Registration for this course ends at 4:00 pm Jan. 24, 2020. Course access is Jan. 25 – Mar. 25, 2020.

After the registration period ends, you will receive a voucher (coupon) code, and can then take the course at your convenience from any location, within a specified time period, as detailed above.

Date(s):


1/25/2020 - 3/25/2020

Contact(s):

Dr. Debbie Pfeiffer
(540) 414-5249
Debbie.pfeiffer@vsdb.k12.va.us

Tag(s):

Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities Professional Development Professional Resources Related Services Speech/Language Impairment Vision Impairment