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Assistive Technology Examples of Daily Living & Studying …

Assistive Technology Examples of Daily Living & Studying …. Conner Drendel – EDUC 532 – Dr. L. Rhone – Spring 2013. Daily Living…. Individuals require daily living needs in other settings (not just at school)

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  1. Assistive Technology Examples of Daily Living & Studying… Conner Drendel – EDUC 532 – Dr. L. Rhone– Spring 2013

  2. Daily Living… • Individuals require daily living needs in other settings (not just at school) • Many AT devices provide individual functioning (that might NOT have been possible) • There are NUMEROUS daily living AT devices (to suit all the particular needs)

  3. Non-slip materials to hold things in place… • EX: • Dycem • Rubberized shelf liner

  4. Universal cuff/strap to hold items in a hand…

  5. Color-coded items for easier locating and identifying… • EX: • Files • Folders • Drawers • Closets

  6. Adaptive eating utensils… • EX: • Foam handles • Deep sides • Bendable utensils • Weighted utensils

  7. Adaptive drinking devices… • EX: • Cup with cut out rim • Nosey cups • Straw holder • Handy cup

  8. Adaptive dressing equipment… • EX: • Button hook • Elastic shoe laces, • Velcro (instead of buttons) • Reachers • Sock aids • Dressing sticks • Long-handled shoe horns • Button hooks • Elastic shoe laces • Legs straps

  9. Adaptive devices for hygiene… • EX: • Adapted toothbrushes • Raised toilet seat • Hair dryer stand

  10. Adaptive bathing devices… • EX: • Walk-in bath • Easy-access shower • Tub chair • Tub bench with a back • Transfer board • Hand held shower • Long handled sponge • Thermometer • Grab bars

  11. Adaptive equipment for cooking… • EX: • Battery operated flour sifter • Finger tongs • Helper knife • Pan handler • Talking measuring cup • Automatic peeler • Ring peel can opener

  12. Adaptive driving equipment… • EX: • Hand controls • Steering controls • Extension controls • Adaptive driving aids • Foot controls

  13. Studying… • Students need help at HOME (not just at school) • AT devices/tools can help students at home learn more effectively • Can range from low-high cost (depending on the needs) • Helps reduce stress by being prepared for learning/studying

  14. Print/picture schedule… • Pros: • Helps keep students organized • Students understand pictures (if difficulties with reading or smaller print)

  15. File box/system… • Pros: • Helps students with organization skills • Provides easy accessibility to store/retrieve assignments

  16. Highlight important text… • Pros: • Shows main ideas/concepts • Enables students to focus on certain information • Can help with tracking as students read to keep place

  17. Record material… • Pros: • Enables learners to listen to pre-recorded lessons • Allows learners to record lessons (instead of missing out on vital information needed for good note taking) • Provides students with writing difficulties to use an oral assessment (rather than a written assessment)

  18. Planner/organizer… • Pros: • Keep track of tasks and daily to do's that are so easy to forget if not written down • Help remember homework/tests/projects

  19. Voice output reminders… • Pros: • Enables individuals to become more active in communicative interactions • Students with ASD can communicate without the need of visual communication

  20. References… • http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/strategies-for-learning-disabilities/assistive-technology-devices/ • http://www.atstar.org/atinfo/at_daily.htm • http://idahotc.com/Portals/29/Secondary%20Transition%20Docs/6%20%5Bassistive%20technology%20checklist%5D%20writeable.pdf • http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free/pdf/Ch11-ActivitiesDailyLiving.pdf • http://disability.about.com/od/Hobbies/tp/List-Of-Adaptive-Kitchen-Tools.htm • http://disability.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=disability&cdn=people&tm=2063&gps=145_14_1422_692&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts=14&zu=http%3A//www.maxiaids.com/products/6790/Maddox-Professional-Helper-Knife.html • http://vanconinc.com/equipment/adaptive-driving-aids/ • http://disabledbathing.com/easy-access-showers/ • http://www.especialneeds.com/dining-cups-drinking-aids-two-handle-cups-handy-cup.html# • http://www.family-friendly-fun.com/disabilities/adaptive-equipment.htm • http://www.elderstore.com/adaptive-eating-utensils_55.aspx • http://uca.edu/disability/assistive-technology-lab/

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