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Research Article  |   October 1995
Understanding Cortical Visual Impairment in Children
Linda Baker-Nobles; Ann Rutherford
Author Affiliations
  • Linda Baker-Nobles, MS, OTR, is Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Rockhurst College, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64110-2561, and Consultant to the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Ann Rutherford, RN, MA, is Infant Intervention Coordinator, Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired, Kansas City, Missouri
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Research Article   |   October 1995
Understanding Cortical Visual Impairment in Children
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, October 1995, Vol. 49, 899-903. doi:10.5014/ajot.49.9.899
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, October 1995, Vol. 49, 899-903. doi:10.5014/ajot.49.9.899
Abstract

This article presents a review of the literature and a case study on a child with cortical visual impairment. The literature review covers the diagnosis, etiology, prevalence, prognosis, and a comparison of the differences between children with cortical visual impairment and those with ocular impairment. The case study presents occupational therapy intervention strategies specific to cortical visual impairment and results of treatment.