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Assistive Technology for Children with Exceptionalities

Assistive Technology for Children with Exceptionalities. SPE 215 Instructor: Tara M. Clauss. Who is Tara Clauss. BSED in Special Education – West Chester University MSED on Special Education concentration in Assistive Technology Special Educator – 11 years

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Assistive Technology for Children with Exceptionalities

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  1. Assistive Technology for Children with Exceptionalities SPE 215 Instructor: Tara M. Clauss

  2. Who is Tara Clauss • BSED in Special Education – West Chester University • MSED on Special Education concentration in Assistive Technology • Special Educator – 11 years • Assistive Technology Specialist – 5 Years

  3. Who are you? • Tell me a little about you… • Your name • Your major • Why you are taking this class • Anything else you would like to share

  4. What is Assistive Technology? • Assistive Technology Game • Assistive Technology Service • Assistive Technology Device • Assistive Technology Game Again Movies

  5. Assistive Technology Service “any service that directly assist an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.” (P.L. 108-364) Go Back

  6. Assistive Technology Device “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (P.L. 108-364) Go Back

  7. Find the AT Devices! Go Back

  8. Find the AT Devices! Go Back

  9. Movies about AT!

  10. Funding Writing Computer Access Communication Reading Learning and Studying Vocational Tasks Mobility How effective AT is determined Visual Strategies Math Recreation and Leisure Activities of Daily Living Vision Hearing AT and Preschoolers Curriculum Materials Graphic Organizers Microsoft E-books Topics

  11. Performance Objectives • Complete 7 in class labs • 2 reflections papers on articles related to current AT issues • Develop a resource page related to AT – 30 entries • Complete 10 “Rapid Thoughts” • Develop an age appropriate lesson/activity using Assistive Technology

  12. Any Questions?

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