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Exploring Memory and Misrecognition in Children with CVI (Part 1)

Exploring Memory and Misrecognition in Children with CVI (Part 1)

by Kira Brady | Mar 19, 2021 | CVI & Education, CVI for Parents

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...
Salient Features: Know What is Most Important

Salient Features: Know What is Most Important

by Lindsay Hillier | Sep 4, 2019 | CVI & Education, CVI Advocacy and Awareness, Diagnosing CVI, PCVIS News

Welcome to the PCVIS blog—Salient Features! In the homes and classrooms of children with CVI, we often talk about salient features. Salient features are the defining elements that distinguishes one target or object from another (Roman-Lantzy). When using salient...

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