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5 key elements of the working definition of CVI

5 key elements of the working definition of CVI

by Jessica Marquardt | Nov 21, 2024 | CVI Medical Info, CVI News, CVI Research, Diagnosing CVI, Uncategorized

A group of clinicians in the United States with expertise in diagnosing cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) convened in a workshop sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published a working definition of CVI in Ophthalmology, the journal of the...
The CVI Range Endorsement – A statement from PCVIS

The CVI Range Endorsement – A statement from PCVIS

by PCVIS Team | Sep 26, 2021 | CVI & Assessments, CVI & Education, CVI Advocacy and Awareness, CVI Continuing Education, The CVI Range, Uncategorized

The Pediatric Cortical Visual Impairment Society (PCVIS), in response to the recent decision to discontinue the Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsement, wishes to acknowledge the purpose of the CVI Range Endorsement, its role in fueling momentum toward training and...
“The CVI IEP” Upcoming Webinar in PCVIS Series

“The CVI IEP” Upcoming Webinar in PCVIS Series

by PCVIS Team | Sep 11, 2021 | Uncategorized

The Pediatric Cortical Visual Impairment Society is excited to announce the second installment of our Expert Webinar Series. MaryAnne Roberto, TVI, Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsed Professional and CVI Mentor will discuss the importance of advocating for CVI-specific...
Exploring Memory and Misrecognition in Children with CVI (Part 2)

Exploring Memory and Misrecognition in Children with CVI (Part 2)

by Kira Brady | Jun 14, 2021 | CVI & Education, CVI & Social Emotional Learning, CVI Advocacy and Awareness, CVI at Home, CVI for Parents, Uncategorized

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

Action Requested : Advocating for the Continuation of Dr. Roman’s Pediatric VIEW

by PCVIS Team | May 26, 2021 | Uncategorized

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...

In Process: Replication Study for the Reliability of The CVI Range

by PCVIS Team | Feb 17, 2021 | Uncategorized

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...

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