Contact:
Amanda CarrOrigami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
amanda.carr@origamirehab.org
517-455-0274
Cost:
- $150 Event Registration
- $180 after September 1, 2016
- $125 Student Registration
The course tuition is refundable, minus a $10 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing no later than September 16, 2016. Attendee substitutions are permitted, but notification must be made in writing by September 16, 2016. After this date, under no circumstances will refunds, credits, or substitutions be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows".
Where
Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
3181 Sandhill Rd.
Clinic
Mason, MI 48854
Driving Directions
Vision Therapy Post Brain Injury: Getting to the Root of the Problem
Purpose/Goals:
Vision is an area of occupational and physical therapy for which compensation strategies are often employed. However, functionality and the underlying problem can often be remediated, reducing the need for compensation. This workshop we will go beyond compensations to discuss comprehensive screening, evaluation, and treatment for brain injury and stroke related deficits. Included will be background education, terminology, common deficits, equipment for a “shoestring” budget, common vision therapy equipment, and iPad applications that can be used to correct the foundational problems. Clinicians will discuss vision diagnoses and how they impact functioning, as well as evaluation and treatment applications.
Objectives:
- Understand vision diagnoses and the functional impact they play with B/IADLs and movement/gait
- Understand how to screen for common brain injury and stroke related vision deficits.
- Understand the evaluation process on behalf of the behavioral optometrist.
- Identify “shoe box” activities for each of the outlined vision diagnoses.
- Improve knowledge and understanding of commonly used vision therapy equipment. Utilize iPad applications for vision therapy treatment.
AGENDA
The vision course will provide a full day of instruction
and hands-on learning opportunities
7:30 AM: Registration
8:00-10:00 AM: Presentation
Dr. Joseph Conrad, OD (Behavioral Optometrist)
10:00-10:15 AM: Break
10:15 AM-12:00 PM: Instruction with lab work
Natasha Huffine, MS, OTRL, CBIS
Kara Christy, MS, OTRL, CBIS
12:00-12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45-2:00 PM: Instruction with lab work
3:00-3:15 PM: Break
3:15-5:00 PM: Instruction with lab work
Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments Provided.
**All participants will receive handouts, vision equipment/tools, exercises, and handouts that can be used for therapeutic intervention.