Making Modifications in Vision Therapy for a Child with Cerebral Visual Impairment and Developmental Delay

Abstract

Background: Children with cerebral visual impairment (CVI) and/or developmental delay (DD) have a higher incidence of oculomotor dysfunction and visual perceptual challenges, in addition to challenges with motor control and body awareness. Such disorders could negatively impact one’s quality of life. Case Summary: This case demonstrates the efficacy of modified vision therapy (VT) activities in a 5-year-old child with CVI and DD. She completes roughly 50 sessions of VT and shows significant improvements in visual tracking and visual perceptual (VP) skills. Conclusions: This case emphasizes that children with CVI and/ or DD can benefit from VT. The progress of therapy may be affected by other motor and cognitive challenges; therefore, visual modifications to standard VT procedures can improve therapy success in these patients.