Salient Features: The PCVIS Blog
Welcome to Salient Features: The PCVIS Blog! And welcome to the conversation about CVI. Here PCVIS members share stories, experiences, and information that will enrich the greater CVI community.
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Exploring Memory and Misrecognition in Children with CVI (Part 2)
When I first discovered the Roman Word Bubbling app in early 2020, I quickly made a set of bubbled and laminated family names. I used velcro to attach them to a black foam board, sat my son in front of the board, and began working to teach him “Mommy,” “Mama,”...
Action Requested : Advocating for the Continuation of Dr. Roman’s Pediatric VIEW
As we wrap up another school year, we have just received news that the Pediatric View Program, run by Dr. Christine Roman is closing. (see Dr. Roman's original blog post ) Many parents on this group have traveled to Pittsburgh for a diagnosis, evaluation, and...
Upcoming Webinar: “Seeing through a CVI Lens” Part II
Please join us Wednesday, May 12th, at 7:30 ET for “Seeing through a CVI Lens” Part II, an interactive simulation experience, to walk in the shoes of an individual with CVI, experiencing the unique visual and behavioral characteristics associated with CVI...
PCVIS Launches Webinar Series
As the mission of the Pediatric Cortical Visual Impairment Society is to advocate for children with CVI, heighten public awareness, and promote research and other activities that lead to improvement in vision care for children with CVI, we are excited to launch our...
Exploring Memory and Misrecognition in Children with CVI (Part 1)
Kerry Callahan Photography The more focussed, important, interesting or repeated an experience is, the stronger the memory will be. Therefore, memories are deeply personal. What one person may remember from an event may be completely different from another person at...
In Process: Replication Study for the Reliability of The CVI Range
The replication study of the reliability of The CVI Range is in its preparation stage (Borchert, M. & Roman Lantzy, C.). Grant funding was obtained from the Ingerman family to investigate whether the functional vision in children can be reliably quantified. The...
Music Therapy : A Vehicle for Driving Communication, Literacy, and Social Interaction Skills in Students with CVI
Francesca Crozier-Fitzgerald, MEd, CTVI, Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsee with Marie Miller MT-BC, NMT & Andrea Coiro, Music Therapist As we know, students with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) require modifications and adaptations to their learning materials and...
“We Can Do Great Things”: A message from our new PCVIS President, Cullen Waugh
I am very excited to assume the position of President of PCVIS. It is an honor to work with such a diverse group of medical professionals, educational providers, and parents who donate their time to the betterment of resources and services for those with CVI. We have...
Join Our Board!
This year, the Pediatric Cortical Visual Impairment Society will hold virtual elections and confirmations using a secure online voting platform (Electionbuddy). PCVIS members will receive more details about the voting process soon. The goal of the Board is to reflect...
Moving Toward Literacy Goals: Making reading accessible and fun for students with CVI
Francesca Crozier-Fitzgerald is a certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments currently working in Florida. She shares how she uses Google Slides as a tool to adapt and present material to help her students with CVI move toward their literacy goals....