Understanding ocular motor skills and its impact on motor skill development, learning and behavior.

Instructor

Monica G Garnett
Kinderkinetics/Vision therapy/OTR

$30.00

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of ocular motor skills and their critical role in motor skill development, learning, and behavior. Participants will explore the functions of key eye muscles, the impact of weak ocular motor skills on attention, concentration, and reading, as well as the relationship between poor eye teaming and visual processing challenges. The course also examines how balance and muscle tone influence ocular motor stability, equipping participants with insights to support learners effectively in a holistic manner.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Definition and discussion of key binocular vision skills
How these skills impact visual processing
Associated motor and behavioral effects
Signs and Symptoms to look out for early detection
Fun take away tips you can use in your sessions

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Participants have to:

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Self-Introduction

Theory of binocular vision and function

Visual processing and motor related areas affected by poor binocular skills

Attention and behaviors often associated with poor binocular vision

Signs and symptoms checklist and what constitutes a comprehensive eye test

Fun take away exercises

Meet The Speaker

Monica G Garnett

Kinderkinetics/Vision therapy/OTR

Monica Garnett is a qualified Kinderkineticist from the University of the Free State in South Africa. Bachelors done in Human Movement Science & Post- graduated done in Kinderkinetics.

Monica knew from a very young age she wanted to work with children. She started volunteer work at an Orphanage in South Africa from the young age of 16 years.

She realized then the support which was needed in such organizations and furthered her career in child care.

Monica has further trained in binocular vision skills, strabismus and vision related learning difficulties. She worked in an Optometric practice in South Africa for 3 years focusing on training and treatment regimens in Vision Therapy.

Monica received additional training in the United States in 2019 at the NeuroSensory Centre of Eastern Pennsylvania for vision rehabilitation, evaluation and treatment by Dr. Jeffery Becker.

Monica spent 10 years working in Dubai, United Arab Emirates where she qualified to practice under the license title of an Occupational therapist.
Monica has through her experience been able to apply a more holistic approach to the therapy process and has applied her knowledge to adapt to the constant changes arising in child development.

Monica is currently on a sabbatical and living back in her home country of South Africa, where she is furthering her studies in Integrative Mental Health Coaching.

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This event is offered for 1 contact hour. 0.1 AOTA CEUs at an Introductory level

No prerequisites required for this course.

This course was launched in March 2025. Upon purchase, access to all course materials is granted for five (5) years from the launch date. Course content will remain accessible through your profile while logged in, until March 2030.

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Special accommodations may be requested.

Please email education@readysetconnect.com indicating your special needs and accommodation requests.

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For any compliance concerns or complaints, please reach out to diana@readysetconnect.com. All submissions will be reviewed and addressed, within two working days. Records will be retained in accordance with our policy.

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ReadySetConnect is HIPAA-compliant, HITRUST CSF certified, and PCI-secure. We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every account on every plan. All client data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data is always yours.

ReadySetConnect is HIPAA-compliant, HITRUST CSF certified, and PCI-secure. We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every account on every plan. All client data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data is always yours.

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CT
1 year ago
Very informative and well-organized! The course presented complex visual-motor concepts in an accessible way. I now feel more confident identifying red flags related to ocular motor skills. Great resource for both therapists and educators.
VM
1 year ago
Excellent content! This webinar connected so many dots for me. The information on muscle tone and balance influencing visual skills was eye-opening. I loved the fun, practical tips for therapy sessions. I’ll definitely be revisiting this.
LS
1 year ago
I learned so much about how eye movements can impact learning and behavior. This course gave me new insight into clients struggling with reading and focus. It’s amazing how eye teaming affects so much more than just vision!
RH
1 year ago
A must-watch for any therapist or educator! The breakdown of visual processing and binocular vision was incredibly helpful. I especially appreciated the signs to watch for in children. The balance between theory and actionable strategies was just right.
BB
1 year ago
This webinar gave such a clear explanation of ocular motor skills and how they tie into behavior and learning. The content was practical, engaging, and full of “aha” moments. I’m already using the take-away tips in my sessions. Highly recommended!
SS
1 year ago
What a wonderful experience to see what difference one can make when you take on a holistic approach in therapy. great content and easy to digest

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