Bernell Spatial Location Board Height Adjustable Model

The SLB™ was developed for in-office testing and training of spatial concepts.

The main purpose of this device is to assess the spatial localization skills of TBI or mTbi patient. Quite often after an acquired brain injury, regardless of the cause, the ability to properly locate an object accurately in space is altered. There is often a mid-line shift that occurs as well. The purpose of this instrument is to determine the direction and amount of this problem, and to see how lenses or prisms of various powers may be used in treatment. The unit has a 360 pivot so that you can test horizontal shifts or vertical shifts. By having the patient face the board, you can also test spacial awareness.

This device was designed to be a multi-functional tool for any VT practice. In addition to the wide range of testing actives for spacial concepts, the SLB™ can also be used for tracing activities with dry erase markers or for holding charts or other VT training materials with magnets.

Training

With the Board in the Horizontal Position:
There are many options for use of the SLB™. For work on the board when positioned horizontally, one may simply show the results to the patient as a feedback and retest multiple times. The visual feedback will improve the person’s localization skills. Some doctors train with the selected amount of prism determined by the test. Others will reduce the amount and give feedback. Others still will train while using the reverse amount of prism. Some doctors prescribe the prism measured and have the patient wear constantly for six weeks or more and then re-evaluate. Numerous studies on spatial localization have been published and can be found on the internet.

With the Board in the Vertical Position:
Turn the board so that the millimeter measurements are on the bottom. Position the patient so that they are sitting directly in front of the board. Training can involve several different techniques.

Complete Kit Includes:
1 – Magnetic White board and Stand
2 – Magnetic Sheets
1 – Package of 6 Dry Erase Markers
1 – Package of 8 Magnets
2 – 25 Sheet Pads of Recording Forms
1 – Acetate Gauge
1 – Instruction Manual