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Assistive Technology
Tuyet NguyenOctober 5, 2014
“The guidelines for service delivery of assistive technology (AT) are found in the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). IDEA defines AT in terms of "devices" and "services." An Assistive
Technology Device is defined as "any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf,
modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities" (IDEA 300.5) (McSorley, 2000).“
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology
Wikipedia defines assistive technology as “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, while
adaptive technology covers items that are specifically designed for person with disabilities and would seldom be used b
non-disabled persons.”
Examples• Mobility impairment &
wheelchairs &Walkers• Personal Emergency
Response Systems• Accessibility software• Assistive technology
for visual impairment• Augmentative and
Alternative Communication
Wikipedia, 2014
How to Chose Assistive Technology (AT)?
• Step 1: Collect child and family information. Begin the discussion about the child’s strengths, abilities, preferences and needs. What strategies have been found to work best?• Step 2: Identify activities for participation. Discuss the various activities within the environments that a child encounters throughout the day. What is preventing him/her from participating more?• Step 3: What can be observed that indicates the intervention is successful? What is his/her current level of participation and what observable behaviors will reflect an increase in independent interactions? What changes (e.g., number of initiations, expression attempts, responses, reactions, etc.) will you look for?• Step 4: Brainstorm AT solutions. Do the child’s needs include supports for movement, communication and/or use of materials?• Step 5: Try it out. Determine when the AT intervention will begin and create an observation plan to record how the child participates with the AT supports.• Step 6: Identify what worked. Selecting AT interventions is a continuous learning opportunity. Reflect on your plan and discuss what worked. What didn’t work? What should be done differently? Make modifications as needed and try again. Only by trying the AT can certain factors such as technology placement, amount of force, mounting, number of choices, etc. be determined and adjusted.
CITEAD, 2010
High-Technology (high-tech)
Devices that use complex multifunction technology. For
example, computer or software.
* tape recorders
* talking calculators
*speech recognition software
Assistive Technology Industry Association
Wheelchair
Hearing aide
Touchscreen head dauber
Wikipedia, 2014
NO-Technology (No-Tech)
No-Tech devices are no technology related that can aide in the learning process. For example, a piece of foam glued onto the corners of book pages to make turning pages easy.
pencil grips
highlighting pens and tape
calculators
Low tech devices help organize students’ thoughts or work using flow charting.
word processors
dictionaries
spell checkers
Assistive Technology Industry Association
Assistive Technology Devices
E-Books and Apps
Word Prediction while typing
Refreshable Braille Displays
AT Devices
Computer/laptop, tablets, iPads, AAC devices
FREE Built-In Accessibility Features in everyday technologies, Chrome Apps & Extensions, adjustable Furniture/ desks, adaptive keyboards and mice, adapted writing tools.
Walking assistance, ramps, grab bars, environmental controls, eye gaze, switches, and so much more!
Voice Recognition Software: Speech-to-text Software
QR Codes and Bar Codes
Refreshable Braille Displays
Communication Boards and among other devices!
Assistive Technology for Education, LLC, 2014 Assisted Technology Industry Association
“Also described in IDEA, is an Assistive Technology Service. This is defined as "...any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device"
(IDEA 300.6). Studies have shown that assistive technology can significantly improve the educational, vocational, and social performance of individuals with
disabilities. Federal law mandates that schools annually consider assistive technology accommodations in the
Individual Education Program (IEP) of all eligible students” (McSorley, 2000).
IDEA
Individualized Education Programs (IEPS)
IEP are programs that helps kids with delayed skills or other disabilities Kids struggling in school may qualify for support services, allowing them to be
taught in a special way, for reasons such as:
• learning disabilities• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• emotional disorders• cognitive challenges
• autism• hearing impairment• visual impairment
• speech or language impairment• developmental delay
KidsHealth, 2014
Hearing Assistive Technology System (HATS)
HATS are devices that helps communication be better with or without hearing aids or cochle implants to make hearing easier.
Obstacles that affects or creates hearing problems are listed below:
Distance between the listener and the sound source.
Competing noise in the environment.
Poor room acoustics/reverberation
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2014
Types of Learning Disabilities
Reading disabilities
Writing disabilities
Dyslexia
Math disabilities
Attention and ADHD
PBS, 2014
Attention and ADHD
Attention and ADHD can affect a person’s attention and affects one’s success.
Attention is important because it can leads to behavioral and social problems.
PBS, 2014
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, ADD)?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence
and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity
(over-activity).
ADHD 3 Subtypes
1. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
2. Predominantly inattention
3. Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive
National Institute of Mental Health. 2014
Attention and ADHD Strategies
Allow loner breaks
Use a variety of instruction methods
Be a coach, mentor, or check-in person
Keep track of time
Encourage scheduling and tracking of assignments
Whenever possible, give children homework choices
PBS, 2014
Overview
- Assistive Technology Service any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection,
acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device (IDEA 300.6).
- Assistive technology can significantly improve the educational, vocational, and social performance of
individuals with disabilities. -Federal law mandates that schools annually consider
assistive technology accommodations in the Individual Education Program (IEP) of all eligible students.
(McSorley, 2000)
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