Assistive Technology Presentation

Assistive Technology Presentation By: Jen Welch

IEP: Individualized Education ProgramsThe Individualized Education ProgramDesigned for students who have disabilities or delayed skills that provide a roadblock in their educational learning. Describes goals set for a child during the school year and the assistive resources neededThe plan is developed as a collaborative effort between educators and parent(Lyness)

Evaluation of Students for IEPStudents who may Qualify for IEPs may include: Learning Disabilities ADHDImpairments: hearing, visual, speech, or languageEmotional DisordersAutismCognitive Challenges

How can students obtain IEP:Gather DataConferences with parent(s) and studentObservationEvaluation of students testing and daily work

What is Assistive Technology Assistive technology means 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 children with disabilities. (Blackhurst)

ADHDInstructional Approach:Avoid Seating DistractionsHomework Folder for Parent-Teacher CommunicationBreak Down AssignmentsGive Positive ReinforcementsBe Mindful of Self-Esteem Issues

(Hasan)

Assistive Listening Devices for Auditory Disabilities Hearing Assistive Technology Systems Solutions (HATS):Personal Frequency Modulation (FM) SystemsAllows the student to better hear the teacher through special frequencies on radio wave lengthComputerized Speech Recognition Translates speech to readable document

No Tech Assistive Listening MethodsNo TechTrained Note TakerAllows students to focus on speakerPlace student closer to front of room/teacherLimit competing noise in the classroom

Mild Learning Disability Organization: teaching students how to use flow charts and outlinesNote Taking: providing students with handout of notes with fill in the blanksWriting: Students with mild learning disabilities may have trouble with writing due to mechanics, process, or motivation. The use of a computer based word processor or macros can help. Productivity Access to Reference and General Educational Materials: use of internet communications and multimedia allows students to interact with people outside of their classroom environment and makes education more engaged. Cognitive Assistance: use of software to help students work through lesson practices, send reminders, note taking, etc. (Behrmann/Jerome)

Assistive Technology Products Abbreviation ExpandersAlternative KeyboardsAudio BooksElectronic Work SheetsFreeform Database SoftwareGraphic OrganizersOptical Character RecognitionFM Listening Systems

Portable Word ProcessorProof Reading ProgramsSpeech-Recognition ProgramsScreen ReadersTalking Electronic DevicesTape RecordersWord Prediction Programs

(Raskind and Stanberry)

Georgia Project for Assistive Technology

The Georgia Project for Assistive Technology (GPAT) has been funded since 1991, and strives to increase student performance increasing teachers knowledge of assistive technology and allowing greater access to students for devices and services.

Contact InfoGina Gelinas, Program Manager470-218-1382ggelinas@doe.k12.ga.us

Resources:Dehrmann, Miichael and Jerome, Marci. (2008, December 16). Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Assistive_Technology/ Blackhurst, Edward. (2006, April 19). What is Assistive Technology. Retrieved from http://natri.uky.edu/resources/fundamentals/defined.html#definitionHasan, Shirin. (2014, July). What is ADHD. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/learning/adhd.html# Lyness, DArcy. (2014, Setptember). Individualized Education Programs. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/iep.html#Raskind, Marshall and Stanberry, Kristin. (2009). Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview. Retrieved fromhttp://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overview