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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology. Kashia Grosser . Philosophy. “For many students with disabilities to be successful learners in the general education curriculum, they must receive supplemental aids and services.” Assistive Technology fits both. What is Assistive Technology (AT)?.

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology Kashia Grosser

  2. Philosophy “For many students with disabilities to be successful learners in the general education curriculum, they must receive supplemental aids and services.” Assistive Technology fits both.

  3. What is Assistive Technology (AT)? • It is both a device and a service. • Device- the product used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of students. • Service- the services necessary to access the needs and supports the student needs for using the AT.

  4. Purpose of AT • Gives students access to the general education curriculum. • Promotes social and extracurricular activities.

  5. Who should be considered for AT? All students with an IEP must be considered for the use of AT.

  6. IEP Team Collects Information about: • Students strengths, abilities, and skills. • Environments in which the student functions. • General education curriculum the student needs to meet IEP goals. • Information on different AT to meet these goals.

  7. Steps in Considering AT • Observe student • Review information • Generate solutions • Select solution(s) • Develop implementation plan • Consider trial period • Evaluate results

  8. IEP Team Decides: • AT is not needed. • AT is needed and not being used. • AT may be needed, but not sure what type/kind.

  9. Who pays for AT? • School • Medical Assistance • Other funding sources • School is responsible for the maintenance.

  10. Types of AT • Aids for daily living skills • Alternative keyboard • Assisted keyboard • Augmentation Communication device • Braille • Communication device • Eye gaze • Headstick

  11. Types of AT • Keyguard • Prosthetics/Orthotics • Switch • Voice Recognition System

  12. LOW TECH HIGH TECH • Pencil grips • Raised lines on paper • PECS • Weighted Silverware • Dynavox • Laptops • Voice activated

  13. AT increases: Access to the curriculum and development of emergent literacy skills. Opportunities for play, movement, and parental care giving.

  14. DYNAVOX Augmentative Communication Device

  15. What are dynavoxes? “Speech generating devices and symbol-adapted special education software used to assist individuals in overcoming their speech, language and learning challenges. These solutions are designed to help individuals who have complex communication and learning needs participate in the home, classroom and community.”

  16. Gives individuals a “voice.” Technologies created for individuals with: • ALS • Stroke • Traumatic Brain Injury • Cerebral Palsy • Autism • Developmental Disabilities

  17. Slade Helwig http://www.dynavoxtech.com/success/autism/details.aspx?id=76

  18. Benefits of the Dynavox • Gives individual a voice. • Communicate wants and needs. • Make requests • Some individuals have become more verbal. • Communicate with family, peers, staff, etc. • Relationships • Independence • Improve or maintain life skills • Behavioral improvements

  19. References Dyal, A., Carpenter, L.B., Wright, J.V (2009). Assistive technology: what every school leader should know. Education, 129 (3) Dynavox. (2010) Retrieved from: http:// www.dynavoxtech.com/ Default.aspx Interactive learning station aims to bridge gap for individuals with disabilities. (2009) Exceptional Parents, 39 (8/9).

  20. References Larson, J.B. (2003). Minnesota assistive technology manual. Lauden, T. (2010) Assessment and Methods for Students with Developmental Disabilities. SPED 440 [Lecture and notes] Winona, MN: Winona State University, Department of Special Education. Parette, H.P., Stoner, J.B., Watts, E.H. (2009) Assistive technology user group perspectives of early childhood professionals. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 44(2), 257-270.

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