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Designated Service Coordinator. Supporting Families of Children with Vision Loss. IDentification. Identification. As early as possible. IDentification. Identification. As early as possible Take Action If: Suspected or diagnosed eye impairment Failed Functional Screen.
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Designated Service Coordinator Supporting Families of Children with Vision Loss
IDentification Identification • As early as possible
IDentification Identification • As early as possible • Take Action If: • Suspected or diagnosed eye impairment • Failed Functional Screen
Tool Available on Web Complete Tool Available at www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hvceio
Tool Available on Web Complete Tool Available at www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hvc
Tool Available on Web Complete Tool Available at www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hvc
Tool Available on Web Complete Tool Available at www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hvc
Functional Vision Screening • Three Step Tool • Initial Observation • Developmental Sequence Checklist • Functional Vision Screening Items
Functional Vision Screening Alternative Infant See Program • Only for kids UNDER 12 months • Used in place of a functional vision screening • Used for gathering information related to physical development • www.InfantSee.org
Functional Vision Screening Alternative A functional screening is not necessary if the child’s vision was evaluated within the past 6 months.
Identification IDentification • Take Action If: • Suspected or diagnosed eye impairment • Failed Functional Screen
Identification IDentification • Take Action If: • Suspected or diagnosed eye impairment • Failed Functional Screen • Action: • DSCC when appropriate • EI Auth when appropriate
5 minute break to browse the website: www.infantsee.org
Eligibility • Diagnosis • 30% developmental delay • At risk factors
Eligibility Diagnosis 30% developmental delay At risk factors An evaluation by a DTV should be sought if a vision diagnosis is not given, but vision continues to be considered as a hindrance to the child’s development.
Visual Impairment • ICD-Code is 369.0 – 369.9
Bilateral Amblyopia • ICD-Code is 368.0 These terms are NOT qualifying visual diagnosis: • Strabismus • Esophoria • Esotropia • Exophoria • Exotropia
Retinopathy of Prematurity • ICD-Code is 362.21 • Red Flag Terms • Retinal Bands • Cryotherapy • Laser Treatment • Thresholds • Plus Disease (+ disease)
Albinism • ICD-Code is 270.2 • Ocular albinism • Photophobia – light sensitivity • Nystagmus – rhythmic eye movements
ICD-Code is 270.2 Ocular albinism Photophobia – light sensitivity Nystagmus – rhythmic eye movements Albinism ALBINO
Myopia • ICD-Code is 367.1 • Myopia = nearsightedness • Diopter = unit of measure
Cataracts • ICD-Code is 743.3 • Introcular lens (IOL) = Lens implant • Crystalline lens = natural lens • Aphakic = without a lens
The Functional Vision Evaluation The Functional Vision Evaluation (fve) • Developmental Therapist Vision Evaluator • Procedure Code: • 99199 Visual Eval Assessment
The Functional Vision Evaluation The Functional Vision Evaluation (fve)
The Functional Vision Evaluation The Functional Vision Evaluation (fve)
The Functional Vision Evaluation The Functional Vision Evaluation (fve)
Two Different Evaluations Two different evaluations
Terminology Terminology A Developmental Therapist Vision is NOT a Vision Therapist • DTV – Educator • VT – Medical Clinician EI does not pay for Vision Therapy
5 minute break to locate the article “DTV is not a VT” www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hveio Under tab entitled – Designated SC
DTV Services DTV Services • Developmental Progress • Literacy • Network • Resources • Technology • Dream of the FUTURE
DTV or DT • Scenario Options • DTV with no DT
DTV or DT • Scenario Options • DTV with no DT • DT with no DTV
DTV or DT • Scenario Options • DTV with no DT • DT with no DTV • Both a DT and a DTV • DTV has limited availability • Multiple impairments • CVI diagnosis • Parent Choice
Finding a DTV Finding a DTV • Procedure Codes • V2799 Direct Individual Vision Service • 99499 Direct IFSP Meeting/Development • Call HVEIO for help
DTO&M Body Awareness Spacial Understanding Travel
DTO&M Body Awareness Spacial Understanding Travel • Procedure Code • V2799 • Typically work in conjunction with a DTV
Deafblind Services Deafblind services 818 DuPage Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 790-2474 (voice) (800) 771-1158 (TTY) (630) 790-4893 (fax) PRC@aol.com Website: www.project-reach-illinois.org
Resources Resources • www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hveio • Service Guidelines • DTV Brochure • HVEIO Brochure • PRC Brochure • Supporting Families
Hearing and Vision Early Intervention Outreach Keep In Touch!! 877-731-8184 Msely@lunarpxl.com www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hveio