Integrating CVI with Developmental Therapy to Facilitate Early Development in at Risk Children for Motor Disability

This study, titled "Integrating Cortical Visual Impairment with Developmental Therapy to Facilitate Early Development in At-Risk Children for Motor Disability", aims to improve visual and motor functions in children aged 0–2 years with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Using the innovative NILAS (Neuronal Integrative Linguistic Auditory Visual Stimulation) approach, the study integrates visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli to address CVI symptoms such as color preference, visual latency, and difficulties with visual novelty. Conducted as a pilot study at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, the intervention involves 2 weeks of 1 hour 15 minutes sessions in a dark room, focusing on activities such as relaxation, tonal regulation, visuomotor training, and light-sound therapy. The primary outcome is developmental progress measured using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), while the secondary outcome evaluates motor skills using the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88). Statistical analysis employs SPSS, with descriptive and inferential methods used to assess outcomes. Parents of participants provide informed consent, and data privacy is ensured through de-identification. By combining sensory stimulation with developmental therapy, the study seeks to enhance early motor and visual development in children with CVI.