Rehabilitation Oculomotor Screening Evaluation (ROSE) for the Pediatric Population (PedROSE)

Overview

This course explores the Pediatric Rehabilitation Oculomotor Screening Evaluation (PEDROS), a novel clinical tool developed to assess ocular motor function in children. Oculomotor impairments can severely impact everyday activities such as reading, spatial navigation, and limb coordination. Current clinical settings often lack standardized, age appropriate tools to quantify these dysfunctions in pediatric populations. This presentation guides clinicians through the development, clinical utility, and practical application of PEDROS to improve diagnostic accuracy and targeted rehabilitation strategies for children.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the clinical significance of oculomotor function and its distinction from basic visual acuity in pediatric rehabilitation.
• Identify the core oculomotor domains assessed by the PEDROS tool, including smooth pursuit, saccades, vergence, and gaze fixation.
• Apply child friendly modifications to clinical screening processes to ensure accurate symptom reporting and patient engagement.

Audience

Pediatric physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and allied healthcare professionals managing neurological or vestibular conditions in children.

Why This Course Matters

Oculomotor dysfunction in children often presents as dizziness, headaches, and impaired coordination, which can easily be misattributed to other conditions. Without standardized and quantifiable assessment tools, clinicians face significant challenges in identifying these deficits. By learning how to implement the PEDROS tool, rehabilitation professionals can transition from subjective observational methods to structured, evidence based screening, ensuring more accurate referrals and better functional outcomes for pediatric patients.