A Scoping Review of Intervention for Pediatric Cerebral Visual Impairment: Calling All Pediatric Occupational Therapists

Occup Ther Health Care. 2023;37(3):326-356. doi: 10.1080/07380577.2023.2172761. Epub 2023 May 4.

Abstract

Cerebral visual impairment is the leading cause of low vision in children, and functional gains can be achieved with intervention. To date there exists no evidence-based intervention protocol to guide rehabilitation therapists. This scoping review was conducted to synthesize the evidence currently available and explore current interventions in order to guide future research. This review identified five types of interventions for cerebral visual impairment; habilitation, visual stimulation, video game, color tent, and medical and also evidenced the need for standardized, objective measures of function for this population.

Keywords: Assessment; CVI; cerebral visual impairment; cortical visual impairment; intervention; vision.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy*
  • Vision Disorders / therapy
  • Vision, Low*