Seeing and Moving:
   A Visual Vestibular Course

  Presented by:
Kim Barthel, OTR

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Join us for a two day discovery of the integration of the vestibular and visual senses. This course will provide an understanding of the neurobiological interaction of these sensory systems and their impact upon the movement and learning systems. Understanding of brain mechanisms to support treatment processes of the visual vestibular integration will be emphasized providing functional intervention strategies.

This course is designed for occupational therapists treating a wide variety of children and youth with developmental disabilities and neurological challenges. In addition to occupational therapists, this course is open to physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, or other professionals. 

Course Objections:

1.The learner will develop an understanding of how the vestibular and visual systems are wired together in the brain.

2.The learner will develop an understanding of how the vestibular system supports visual function and primes the nervous system for movement.

3.The learner will develop an understanding of how the brain processes visual information perceptually.

4.The learner will acquire an introductory understanding of the assessment of visual perception.

5.The learner will develop an understanding of how the visual system modulates and modifies vestibular information in the nervous system.

6.The learner will acquire an elementary understanding of the difference between saccadic eye movements and voluntary visual tracking skills.

7.The learner will be introduced to the understanding of how visual deficits affect movement patterns and learning of new movements.

8.The learner will be introduced to integrated treatment approach encompassing vision and vestibular synthesis. 

About Kim Barthel OTR

Kim Barthel is a world-renowned occupational therapist, author and teacher, actively supporting multi disciplinary function and healing in many cultures. A pioneer in reinforcing the importance of relationship, she blends cutting-edge developments in neuroscience with the art of compassionate inquiry. An advanced NDT instructor with 35+ years’ experience as an OT, her special interests include complex behaviour, movement, mental health, trauma-informed practice, sensory processing, developmental disability and attachment. Kim’s overall mission is to support the conscious evolution of the human spirit.