[Pibe-division] Cortical Vison Impariment Questions

[Kathleen Millhoff]

On 1/15/10, Amy_Brush at caboces.org <Amy_Brush at caboces.org> wrote:
> Hello all,
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> I currently have a new Early Intervention student with Cortical Impairment,
> as a result of Holoprosencephaly-I apologize if my spelling is off.  She is
> now 8 months old.  As I continue to research and get to know her, I wonder
> if one time weekly is enough time, or if more intervention per week would be
> merited.
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> At this time, we are working on following her cues and reducing all
> background noise and visual clutter to enhance her chances of finding a
> shiny object.  I use red and yellow items as they appear to be her preferred
> colors on plain backgrounds.  I leave items in the home and share carryover
> information with the family every time I am there.  Currently we
> have three shiny yellow items on black 'posters' securely fastened to her
> crib sides.
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> I see her one time weekly for vision service. However, recently I was
> reading about the importance of the first three years and the potential
> 'window of learning' that I do not want her to miss in her ability to
> develop skills.
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> If anyone has some advice and experience that you could share with me in
> this area, it would be appreciated.  I don't want to overwhelm the family
> with yet more services (they receive OT, PT as well) but I want to make the
> best decision for this little girl.
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> Additionally, does anyone know where I can order the series, "CVI-Damage to
> the Brain-A Common Cause of Visual Impairment in Children".  The link that I
> keep finding is listed as no longer available.
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> Thank you for your time and assistance,
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> Amy
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-- 
kathy millhoff - "Let each morn be better than its eve, and each
morrow richer than its yesterday."

It depends on how much the family follows up with your ideas. While
those first 3 years of crucial, the Part C programs endorse family
service rather than the teaching done with students as in the Part B.
The numerous visits can overwhlm a family so communications in other
ways is also a possibility. Also, teaming visits with OTs or SAL might
be a workable solution. It sadly happenes that families often don't
follow through with suggestions we TVIs make but increasing visits
isn't usually the answer for that, either. I agree that once a week
might not be enough but the family should decide with your advise.