Spatial Neglect in Practice: What Should Guide Your Approach?

Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Dana Aravich

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Neuro Navigators: Spatial Neglect in Practice: What Should Guide Your Approach? (Episode 22)

Audio Runtime: 54 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

Dana Aravich joins host J.J. Mowder-Tinney for a deep dive into one of rehab’s most perplexing challenges: spatial neglect. Drawing on her clinical experience and research, Dana and J.J. unpack how this complex attention disorder impacts function and why it’s so often mistaken for a visual field deficit. Together, they explore practical, evidence-informed strategies for assessment, intervention planning, and team-based decision-making. Whether you're confident or still uncertain in managing neglect, this episode offers new ways to think about what truly guides your approach.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the evidence around the complexity and clinical implications of spatial neglect in individuals recovering from stroke and brain injury
Apply evidence-based, practical, and actionable strategies to address the identification, evaluation, and tailored intervention planning for clients experiencing spatial neglect
Solve patient case scenarios involving differential diagnosis and intervention planning for spatial neglect versus visual field deficits, incorporating contextual factors such as driving safety and functional independence

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J.J. Mowder-Tinney

Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master of science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…

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Dana Aravich

Dana Aravich is an occupational therapist who primarily works with individuals with neurological and low-vision conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She also has lived experience as an individual with a low-vision condition. Aravich regularly presents on vision-related topics at local, national, and…

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1. Spatial Neglect in Practice: What Should Guide Your Approach?

Dana Aravich joins J.J. Mowder-Tinney to unpack the complexity of spatial neglect, offering practical strategies for assessment, differential diagnosis, and intervention to support safer, more effective rehab outcomes.