Webinar 10: CVI and Autism

Content

Another discussion based around the Ravenscroft Reviews in discussion with Prof Gordon Dutton.

Are we assessing children with autism appropriately? Is it time, as Prof. Dutton suggests, to put our tests away? Do we need better collaborative working approaches?

• Conversations about CVI with Professor Gordon Dutton: CVI and Autism

Discussion points

• Do you routinely find out if the children on your caseload/that you work with could be at risk of CVI? If so, how do you get this information?
• How common is misdiagnosis? Have you ever had a child or young person referred to you due to a change of diagnosis (autism to CVI) or addition (autism + CVI)?
• Do you think the way we assess children needs to change?
• What are the barriers to assessing children with the most severe autism and how can they be overcome?
• How do you think we can avoid children being undiagnosed or misdiagnosed?
• Do learners with CVI have a clear hearing and vision profile that makes clear recommendations for teaching and learning? If not, would this be helpful and can you see any potential barriers to such a document?

Target Audience

Teachers of children who are visually impaired.

Presenter

Elizabeth McCann, Scottish Sensory Centre