Vision Therapy – Michele R. Bessler
- Faculty:
- Michele R. Bessler
- Duration:
- 5 Hours 43 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Dec 09, 2019
Description
The visual system plays a critical role in the development of academic skills, including: reading, writing, mathematics, and is a precursor to higher level cognitive abilities.
Delays in the development of various visual functions have a significant impact on a child’s ability to reach their academic potential, and results in emotional, attentional and behavioral problems when left undiagnosed and untreated.
Acquired vision disorders are also extremely common in the population of patients who experience closed head trauma. Unresolved vision deficits have a significant impact on their rehabilitation process, as the visual system deficits often interfere with balance, movement and thinking.
You will learn the types of developmental vision deficits which often occur in the school-aged child, as well as the acquired vision deficits which occur in the TBI population. You will learn signs and symptoms of vision problems as well as easy-to-implement screening strategies. Treatment modalities will be discussed, including how lenses, prisms and vision therapy services can resolve these deficits.
Additionally, case studies demonstrating the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in helping children with learning difficulty and adults recovering from trauma will be included. Hands-on demonstrations allow you to synthesize the impact of vision disorders on the total human system and experience how vision therapy can help direct and guide the visual development/rehabilitation process.
Handouts
| Manual – Vision Therapy (3.95 MB) | 107 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Instructions for ASHA Credit – SELF STUDY ONLY – 12/09/19 (38.5 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Understanding Vision Development and Its Relationship to Learning and Behavior
- Vision as a total process combining sensorimotor, perceptual and cognitive functions
- Signs and symptoms of developmental vision disorders in school-aged children
- Commonly seen vision disorders in children with developmental delays and other special needs (autism spectrum disorders, AD(H)D, cerebral palsy)
- Current research in vision development
Integrating Developmental Vision Strategies with Children
- Vision screening techniques to identify children with undiagnosed vision disorders; Free screening tools to take with you!
- Vision development activities to integrate into your program
- Recommendations for optimal visual performance in the classroom
Impact of Vision Therapy in Treating Underlying Vision Deficits on the Child and the Family
Traumatic Brain Injury and its impact on the Visual System
- How acquired vision disorders interfere with the rehabilitation process and prevent full recovery after head trauma
- Double vision, visual field neglect, Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS), dizziness
- Impact on balance and movement
- The role of specialized lenses, prisms and vision rehabilitation therapy
Case Studies
Demonstrations of Vision Therapy Activities
Faculty
Michele R. Bessler, OD, FCOVD Related seminars and products: 1
Michele R. Bessler, OD, FCOVD, is a developmental optometrist who is board certified in Vision Development and Vision Therapy and is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. As the owner and director of Long Island Optometric Vision Development, PLLC, Dr. Bessler provides developmental vision care for both children and adults. She has been in practice for over 20 years and lectures extensively on vision therapy for learning-related vision disorders, and on the visual effects of acquired head trauma and their remediation.
She was assistant clinical professor at SUNY College of Optometry for 12 years, teaching optometry students in the Pediatric, Vision Therapy and Learning Disability Clinics. Dr. Bessler has also worked extensively as clinic supervisor for the Vision Clinic for Children with Special Needs at the University Optometric Center, working with children struggling with a variety of developmental and medical challenges.
Dr. Bessler is a member of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA), American Optometric Association (AOA), NY State Optometric Association (NYSOA), and Optometric Extension Program (OEP). She received her Doctorate in Optometry from the State University of NY State College of Optometry, and completed a residency in Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation from SUNY College of Optometry.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michele Bessler maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Michele Bessler has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclosure.
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