Children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) have unique vision characteristics that affect how they can access Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This presentation will provide some examples of how a Vision and AT Specialist/Speech Language Pathologist can work together with children with CVI to support their communication needs and find the right fit for AAC devices. The presentation will include video examples of successful AAC use by students with CVI.
Course Objectives:
1. Participants will describe the 10 unique characteristics of children with cortical visual impairment.
2. Participants will identify 5 ways that vision characteristics of CVI affect the choice and design of AAC devices.
3. Participants will describe how to design the layout of an AAC device to address the unique needs of children with CVI.
Financial Disclosures:
Debbie Perry, MSR, CCC-SLP owns Eat Speak Play, and receives a salary. She will be receiving a speaking fee for this presentation.
Sandra Newcomb, is an Educational Specialist and a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. She will be receiving a speaking fee for this presentation.
Non-Financial Disclosures:
Neither presenter has any non-financial disclosures.
This course is an introductory course, and participants will receive 0.5 ASHA CEU's.
