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The Early Days: A Mother's First Year on the CVI Journey | Rachel Bennett | 2
Manage episode 207663087 series 2312354
Henry (5) has a new cortical visual impairment (CVI) diagnosis. His mom, Rachel, now understands why he is so frustrated. He can't interpret what he sees. Relying on the 10 characteristics of CVI, they infuse vision into everything they do. His vision has improved, and his whole being has too.
Not only has Rachel fully embraced the educational approach based on the research of Dr. Christine Roman, she and a group of other CVI moms are building a collective national movement to advocate for kids with CVI so that every child has the chance to progress.
In this episode:
- The path to a CVI diagnosis.
- Learning that vision can improve.
- Changes to daily routines to accommodate for CVI characteristics.
- Becoming a tiger mom.
- Preparing for elementary school.
17 episodes
Manage episode 207663087 series 2312354
Henry (5) has a new cortical visual impairment (CVI) diagnosis. His mom, Rachel, now understands why he is so frustrated. He can't interpret what he sees. Relying on the 10 characteristics of CVI, they infuse vision into everything they do. His vision has improved, and his whole being has too.
Not only has Rachel fully embraced the educational approach based on the research of Dr. Christine Roman, she and a group of other CVI moms are building a collective national movement to advocate for kids with CVI so that every child has the chance to progress.
In this episode:
- The path to a CVI diagnosis.
- Learning that vision can improve.
- Changes to daily routines to accommodate for CVI characteristics.
- Becoming a tiger mom.
- Preparing for elementary school.
17 episodes
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