EDVI 6202 - The Eye, Brain, and Sensory Connections: Impact of Visual Impairment

The main focus of this course is the anatomy and physiology of the eye, major eye diseases and conditions leading to blindness or various levels of low vision, and basic terminology involved in clinical and functional eye evaluations. Eye conditions, etiology of eye diseases and the sensory system of the brain will be addressed for incorporation into a portfolio resource folder (Section 2 of Professional Portfolio).

Key content of this course will focus on understanding and interpreting clinical and medical assessments and records and how this impacts the educational needs of the child who is visually impaired and the IFSP/IEP. The ORC requirements for eye reports and other legislative requirements for the education of children who are visually impaired and their implications will be addressed.

This course will provide an overview of the senses of hearing, touch, taste, smell, as well as the vestibular and proprioceptive senses. It will also contain a component on functional (residual) vision and determining/understanding how a child is using this vision. Sensory integration and its role with the child who is visually impaired along with the role of touch, listening, and other senses will be addressed in terms of their importance in supporting and educating the child who is visually impaired.

Credits: 3

Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $