Pillar 02 · Assess
Assessment systems built on clinical reasoning.
Frameworks and tools that help occupational therapists move beyond checklists — and toward evaluations that meaningfully guide intervention.
VPA™ Framework
The Visual Performance Assessment — the flagship framework of Visual Minds Learning.
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VPA™ FAST SCREEN
Free 3–5 minute interactive screener aligned to the VPA™ Five-Level Framework. For OTs, teachers, and vision professionals.
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Clinical Reasoning
Structured approaches to assessment interpretation and decision making.
Assessment Tools
Templates and instruments supporting daily clinical practice.
Documentation Systems
Frameworks that improve clarity, defensibility, and reimbursement.
Grounded in Research
VML programs are grounded in Jeff Foster's doctoral research on inclusive education, teacher and OT competencies in visual performance, and Universal Design for Learning — informed by IDEA, ESEA, and current evidence on collaborative practice.