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Assistive Technology

Tuyet NguyenOctober 5, 2014

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“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?

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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.

Low tech devices help organize students’ thoughts or work using flow charting.

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High-Technology (high-tech)

Devices that use complex multifunction technology. For

example, computer or software.

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“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

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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

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Wheelchair

Hearing aide

Touchscreen head dauber

Wikipedia, 2014

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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Assistive Technology Devices

E-Books and Apps

Word Prediction while typing

Refreshable Braille Displays

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Types of Learning Disabilities

Reading disabilities

Writing disabilities

Dyslexia

Math disabilities

Attention and ADHD

PBS, 2014

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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

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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

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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

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Reference2014. “Assistive Technology”. www.wikipedia.com.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2014. “Hearing Assistive Technology”.

Assistive Technology for Education, LLC. 2014.

Berhrmann, Michael & Jerome, Marci Kindas. 2002. Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities 2002. Eric Digest.

Georgia Project for Assistive Technology. Georgia Project for Assistive Technology.

Individualized Education Program.1995. Kidshealth. What’s an IEP”. National Center For Technology Innovation and Implementing Technology in Education

(CITED). 2010.

McSorley, Jane & Wilbur, Judythe. 2000. Assistive Technology.

National Institute of Mental Health. 2014. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention- deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml. Access date October 4, 2014.

PBS Parents, 2014. “Types of Learning Disabilities”. http://www.pbs.org/parents/educationlearning-disabilities/types/. Access date

October 4, 2014.