Basics
What does CVI stand for?
Cortical Visual Impairment
This assessment measures visual discrimination, memory, and spatial relationships.
Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (TVPS-4)
Name one setting where OT intervention for CVI can take place.
School-based OT, outpatient therapy, or home-based therapy
What kind of goal is this: "Identify clothing with tactile ties in a drawer"?
Occupation-based goal targeting visual perceptual processing
CVI is caused by damage to what part of the body?
The brain (specifically, the visual processing centers)
What does the Beery VMI assess?
Visual-motor integration
How many times per week is OT recommended for CVI interventions?
2–3 times per week
Functional vision means using vision to do what?
Engage in meaningful activities using available vision
Name two common causes of CVI in children.
Perinatal hypoxia, traumatic brain injury, intraventricular hemorrhage, neurodevelopmental disorders (any two)
Which test measures saccadic eye movements and reading fluency?
Developmental Eye Movement Test (DEM)
What are two types of OT service delivery models used in CVI treatment?
Direct (hands-on therapy) and indirect (caregiver/teacher training and environmental adaptations)
True or False: All children with CVI require the same type of intervention.
False – Interventions must be tailored to each child’s functional vision and participation needs
True or False: Children with CVI are completely blind.
False – CVI exists on a spectrum and many children retain some functional vision
Name two adaptive behavior assessments appropriate for CVI.
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3), Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-3)
Name one reason home-based therapy might be beneficial for children with CVI.
Promotes integration of strategies into daily routines and enhances generalization
What tool would best measure improvement in visual scanning?
TVPS-4 or DEM
What is the term for the brain’s ability to reorganize and improve visual processing?
Neuroplasticity
What is the purpose of combining direct and indirect assessments in CVI evaluation?
To capture both functional vision use and its impact on daily participation through a holistic perspective
What are the recommended session durations for pediatric CVI interventions?
45–60 minutes per session
Write one SMART goal that addresses visual-motor integration in CVI.
Example: "Within 10 weeks, the child will complete a 3-step tabletop activity using visual-motor integration skills with 80% accuracy in 4 out of 5 sessions."