Help family, friends, educators and medical providers understand CVI! In this 3-part video series, my daughter’s Early Childhood Vision Consultant, Tara Tompai, answers three important questions: What is Cortical Visual Impairment? What are the signs of Cortical Visual Impairment? How do you treat children with Cortical Visual Impairment? Tara Tompai is a Perkins-Roman CVI Range© Endorsee.
1. What is Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)?
Tara Tompai covers the basics for What is CVI?
2. What are the Signs of Cortical Visual Impairment?
Tara Tompai discusses some of the causes of Cortical Visual Impairment and the signs a child with CVI may exhibit. Children who have CVI often exhibit atypical visual behaviors known as The 10 Characteristics of Cortical Visual Impairment.
3. How to Treat Cortical Visual Impairment
While there are no treatments or therapies for Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) per say, children can improve their functional vision when they have the appropriate personalized adaptations and interventions in place. Tara Tompai, shares information about this topic.
Cindy has a deep interest in Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and is currently studying Early Childhood Education. She focuses most of her time on her energetic daughter: playing, cuddling and helping to make her world visually accessible. Cindy holds a degree in Marketing and has worked in the not-for-profit sector for many years.