Spatial Neglect Is Not a Visual Field Defect: A Symposium to Improve Care Practices 1178

Monday, October 27, 2025

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Location: ROOM: Conference Room 4F >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4F is to the left beyond the Pullman Boardroom.

Corresponding Presenter(s)

Kimberly P. Hreha, EdD, OTR/L (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
Duke University
Durham, NC, United States

Slides Slides

Non-Presenting Contributor(s)

Peii Chen, PhD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Director
Kessler Foundatoin
West Orange, New Jersey, United States

Presenter(s)

Timothy J. Rich, PhD, OTR/L (he/him/his)

Research Scientist
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
Kelsey S. Watters, CScD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS

Clinical practice leader for OT
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, IL, United States
Jaimee Fielder, OTD, OTR, CLVT, CBIST

Assistant Professor
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
albuquerque, NM, United States

Please join us to learn more about the differences between spatial neglect and a visual field defect.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to define and distinguish between spatial neglect and visual field defect
Upon completion, participant will be able to identify screening tools to use
Upon completion, participant will be able to identify comprehensive assessments tools
Upon completion, participant will be able to state how to differentiate between spatial neglect and visual field defects for consistent and effective referrals and recommendations