October 3, 2018
by Carole Zangari -
Looking to strengthen your understanding of cortical visual impairment (CVI), specifically as it relates to the role of the SLP? Today, we turn to the Perkins School for the Blind to view a video that is part of their e-learning series. SLP Jenna Friedman reviews some important characteristics of children with CVI and their implications for our assessment and therapy. While you’re there, don’t forget to download the handout for this session and the resource document on phases of CVI.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: CVI, Perkins, video, vision impairment
February 11, 2015
by Carole Zangari -
How can we integrate technology into the instruction of students with vision impairments and multiple disabilities? Nathalie de Wit, Lead Teacher at the Perkins School for the Blind Lower School has lots of ideas. Alternate: http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resources/assistive-technology-ideas-students-multiple-disabilities-and-visual-impairments
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Perkins, tactile symbols
October 5, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Helping teams to get to know the communication abilities of our AAC clients is something many of us struggle with. In this video from The Perkins School, we learn about their process for developing communication portfolios. http://www.perkins.org/resources/webcasts/communications-portfolio.html
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: assessment, beginning communicator, Perkins, portfolio, teaming, teams