PEDIATRIC VIEW PRACTICE Newsletter
Pediatric VIEW Practice
Newsletter
Volume 3
Announcing The Children's Home's First Annual CVI Conference - p. 1 - 2
Pediatric VIEW's 5 Day Intensive with Logan - p. 3-6
Hiring for TVIs - p. 7
Making Headlines
- p. 8
Learn about Pediatric VIEW - p. 9
CVI CONFERENCE: Innovations in CVI: Practices, Research, Assessments and Collaboration
The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center will host Innovations in CVI: Practices, Research, Assessment, and Collaboration on Wednesday, November 1st, and Thursday November 2nd, 2023, at the Sheraton in Station Square, Pittsburgh. A cocktail reception in honor of all attendees will follow the first day of the conference from 6pm-8pm at The Children’s Home in Friendship, accompanied by a moderated Q&A session
The national CVI conference will bring a variety of attendees from around the country together to educate and provide them with tools to use in their homes, practices, schools, and everyday life. Over the course of the two-day conference, a series of speakers will provide expertise in their respective fields. We are reviewing proposals from several dynamic speakers. To register, visit https://bit.ly/CVIRegistration
Christine and Jonathan are excited to welcome conference goers to a private reception at The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center following the completion of the first conference day on November 1st. It will be an evening reception from 6:00pm - 8:00pm .
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Conference Attendees Are Invited to Join Christine
Roman-Lantzy, Ph.D. and Jonathan Graves for a Cocktail Reception
The reception one November 1st is in honor of the attendees. Christine and Jonathan will be providing an opportunity to learn more about intensives, and the benefits of a collaboration with our therapy team and our School Support Services Program. They will be happy to answer any questions during a more intimate question and answer session that evening.
Meet Renee Gwin Director of Family Centered Therapy Services
Renee operated a pediatric outpatient therapy company and has more than 25 years of hands on treatment experience as a Speech Language Pathologist. She is well versed in feeding techniques and feeding therapy. Renee will be at the reception on November 1st to answer any questions.
PVP Intensive: A Mother's Experience
n June, Christine had the honor of providing a 5 day intensive a very special boy named Logan. Although Christine has rovided many intensives throughout her career, this one was pecial because it was the first provided by her Pediatric VIEW am at The Children's Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family enter
ogan is a twin and when he was born, he suffered brain amage during an emergency delivery. At first, Logan’s mother, arbara, was not sure what impact this would have on Logan’s fe After a few months had passed, Logan was not meeting the ilestones that his twin brother was He developed infantile spasms and was eventually diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Much ater Logan’s parents discovered that his infantile spasms were actually a seizure disorder that would later be connected to his diagnosis of cortical visual impairment, CVI. When diagnosed with CVI, Logan’s prognosis was bleak. At the time there was ittle hope that Logan’s eyesight would improve.
Barbara had a difficult time finding vision services and professionals trained in CVI in the state of Florida where they ive. They ended up traveling over an hour each way every week o access TVI services from the Lighthouse for the Blind in Miami Logan had been receiving Orientation and Mobility Services (O and M) until last year. O and M services were discontinued in late 2022 after the professional left the Lighthouse who was trained in CVI and there was not a eplacement. This left Logan without any O and M since 2022.
“Logan has made considerable progress in ALL areas and this could not have been accomplished without Dr. Roman-Lantzy's help!.” - Barbara, Logan's Mom
Dr Roman-Lantzy has been part of Logan’s journey since 2018 Logan was diagnosed with CVI at 4 years old. When he received this diagnosis, Barbara was lost. She had never heard of CVI and could not believe it was missed by all the specialists and educators Barbara found Dr Roman-Lantzy’s work after an extensive search for answers and immediately contacted her. She attended a conference in Texas to hear her speak in person.
Dr Roman-Lantzy has assessed Logan three times since he was diagnosed in 2018. Her CVI range assessments have helped Barbara advocate for vision services as well as tailor his private therapies to his unique needs based on his range score Logan has made considerable progress in ALL areas and this could not have been accomplished without Dr. Roman-Lantzy's help!
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“We have witnessed Logan's vision improve and along with it we have seen progress in language, communication, independent functioning, gross and fine motor, and literacy.” - Barbara, Logan's Mom
PVP Intensive: A Mother's Experience
Barbara and Logan traveled from Florida to Pittsburgh to receive this one-on-one treatment from June 12th to June 16th. This was a 5 day intensive and Dr. Roman-Lantzy could not have been more proud of the work that Logan accomplished during those 5 days. Dr. Roman catered the intensive to Logan and Barbara's needs. The schedule for the intensive, intervention, assessment and other activities was established when Logan could most benefit.
Throughout Logan’s time in the intensive, Logan was not the only one who was learning. Barbara was taught how to implement strategies and modify current therapies based on Logan’s need. Results could be seen during the sessions. Logan was performing tasks successfully that he had not done before. Barbara even explained that she saw him transfer knowledge from the intensive to situations outside The Children’s Home. For example, he learned to play connect four during the intensive and not only recognized a large version of the game an outdoor restaurant, he wanted to go play Barbara stated, “This gave me hope that his vision can improve and he can be more engaged with the world around him.”
Christine was so honored to provide this intensive to Logan and Barbara. To learn more about what an intensive entails and how to schedule one for your child. Please call The Children's Home at
412-441-4884 or email, pediatricview@chomepgh org
“Dr. Roman-Lantzy is not only extremely knowledgeable about CVI, but she is always kind, understanding, and willing to help. You never feel like another patient with her. Her genuine care for kids with CVI and their families comes clearly through each and every time she speaks.”
-Barbara, Logan's Mom
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Making Headlines https://pubs.asha.org/doi/epdf/10.1044/2023_AJSLP-22-00397
Learn More about Pediatric VIEW
Meet Monica Werley
Scheduling Coordinator Pediatric VIEW
Monica is responsible for scheduling Pediatric VIEW appointments along with all service appointments provided through all programs at The Children's Home.
If you are interested in making an appointment for your child, email Monica at mwerley@chomepgh org, scan the QR code below or click the button below this page.
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To make an appointment with our Pediatric VIEW Practice or to learn more about PVP, please click or scan the QR code or send an email to PediatricVIEW@chomepgh.org
