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Motor Components of Vision in Children with Disabilities
(ongoing interactive online course, 6 contact hours)

Enroll in this comprehensive Internet course at anytime, study at your own pace, and enjoy the flexibility and convenience! Lessons include:
1. The Importance and Scope of Visual Problems in Children
2. Evolution of a Developmental/Functional Approach to Visual Dysfunction
3. Theoretical Frames of Reference for Vision
4. Assessment and Management of Visual Problems
4. Case Studies
5. The Assessment Report
6. The Professionals' Role

Description: This course is at an Introductory/Intermediate Level, designed for new practitioners as well as experienced practitioners who want to become more knowledgeable about visual development and dysfunction in children with multiple and developmental disabilities. Teaching methods include course content delivered in text format, graphics, video clips, handouts, live web links, case studies, assignments, experimental labs, clinical observations and assignments.

You will have the opportunity for interaction with the instructor and other students through the discussion board and private emails. Grading is a combination of participation through discussion and assignments (25%), case report (25%) and midterm and final exams (25% each). The cumulative score of all requirements must meet a minimum 75% passing score.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, pediatric practitioners will demonstrate the following Learner Outcomes:
1. Recognize and discuss the nature and scope of visual problems in children.
2. Describe the contribution of theoretical frames of reference from different disciplines to the study of visual development.
3. Compare and experience normal and atypical components of visual development, recognizing the relationships of normal and atypical visual function to gross and fine motor postural control and movement patterns.
4. Identify interruptions of visual development, specific visual problems and implications for function.
5. Select effective assessment procedures.
6. Apply assessment data to intervention programs in home, school and community environments.

Student Feedback "A good eye opener for how some of our clients feel and what they are coping with."
"I was able to test the sibling of one of my current clients. Her age was just under 4 months. It was nice to see all of the developmental visual milestones in action. The test was more user friendly than I had thought it would be."
"The model is clearly understandable, and in the school setting, could assist in carry over of strategies between disciplines."
"I have many children on my caseload with visual deficits. I have applied a variety of the information that I have learned during the course to improve the quality and function of their performances. I anticipate being more aware of the visual needs of all of our populations and look forward to continue to utilize the resources provided during this course."

To visit the site, click on the link below. For more information, call Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. (888) 338-3247 or e-mail Melissa Cohn