INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGYSESSION 5ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATIONPRESENTATION TOOLS

Agenda

AT

iPad

Project ideas

Presentation Tools

Keynote/Powerpoint

Slideshare

Google Docs - presentation

Prezi

Universal Design for Learning

UDL based on neuroscience

each principle connects to key area of brain

Multiple Means of Representation

To increase recognition

How a teacher prepares

UDL

Multiple Means of Expression

To expand strategic output

Teacher plans for how students will express learning

Multiple Means of Engagement

To enhance involvement in learning

How do we get students connected?

Assistive Technology

Like RTI Technology has levels too

Level 1 - For everyone

Level 2 - Greater access

Level 3 - Assistive support

AT

Allows manipulation and control of format

Offers alternatives for access

Supports multi-sensory instruction

Supports greater personal independence

Educational technology & assistive technology are a continuum of access to learning.

Accessible Instructional Materials

AIM

Students have a right to the same text

Publishers are supposed to produce digital forms

CAST has a center for AIM

Important Questions...

What does the student need to do to participate in the classroom and achieve his/her IEP goals?

What specifically is the student having difficulty with?

What else has been tried?

What will be the the criteria for determining the student’s success?

Who will be responsible for training, monitoring, documenting, and reviewing the AT plan?

AT

All students with a 504 or an IEP are eligible

Assistive Technology has to be considered

Not all qualify

IEP is written first, then look at questions

SETT Framework

S - Student First

E - Environment

T - Task

T - Tool

Joy Zabala - SETT Framework

the Student

What does the student need to do?

What are the student’s special needs?

What are the student’s current abilities?

Environment

What materials and equipment are currently available in the environment?

What is the physical arrangement?

What is the instructional arrangement?

Are there likely to be changes?

Color is a powerful tool

Task

What activities take place in the environment?

What are the critical elements of the activities?

How might technology support the student’s active participation in those activities?

Tools

FINAL step

What no tech, low tech, and high tech options should be considered when developing a system for a student with these needs and abilities doing these tasks in these environments?

What strategies might be used to invite increased student performance?

How might these tools be tried out with the student in the environment?

TechAccess

Fact Sheets - wonderful resource sheets on Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication

Lauren Costa’s Presentation

Assistive Technology in a Severe Special Education

Classroom

Lauren Costa, M.Ed, LICSW

∗ “Assistive technology device 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 a child with a disability. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of that device.”∗ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Definition of Assistive Technology

∗ Positioning and Mobility∗ Communication∗ Sensory Integration∗ Leisure/Access to the Environment∗ Reading∗ Writing

Types of Assistive Technology Used

∗ Orthotics∗ Wheelchairs∗ Walkers & Gait Trainers∗ Standers∗ Bathroom Chairs∗ Recreational Seating

Assistive Technology – Positioning and Mobility

∗ Orthosis: a brace that supports any part of the body through any of the following means:∗ Helps eliminate pain or further injury through

immobilization∗ Supports non-functional parts of the body∗ Controls the motion of a functional body part

∗ Common Orthotics∗ AFO∗ Body Jacket

Orthotics

“AFO”

∗ Picture & Information Provided by: http://www.eagleorthopaedics.com/ortho.html

∗ Ankle Foot Orthosis∗ Controls the movement

of the foot and ankle∗ Commonly used for

children with Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy

∗ May be used to maintain a good position of the foot while seated or to create a smoother gait pattern

“Body Jacket”

∗ TLSO Brace – Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis

∗ Commonly used with children who have curvature in the spine

∗ Halts progression of scoliosis by correcting posture by supporting the shoulders, back and abdomen

∗ Picture Provided by: http://reflectionsonthejourneyhome.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html

Wheelchairs

∗ Promotion of Independence

∗ Things to consider:∗ Classroom layout∗ Safety navigating

classroom & hallway

∗ Picture Provided by: http://wheelchairassistance.com/power-wheelchair/head-controlled-power-wheelchair.php

Walkers & Gait Trainers

∗ Walkers∗ Individualized support∗ Child uses legs to hold their

weight∗ Gait Trainers

∗ Equipment holds child’s weight so that child may use legs

∗ Opportunity to move using feet

∗ Seat, harness & accessory supports

∗ Picture Provided By: http://tadpoleadaptive.com/rifton-pacer-medium.html

Standers

∗ Academic Benefits∗ Access materials

∗ Social Benefits∗ Same level as peers

∗ Physical Benefits∗ Strong bones∗ Increased flexibility∗ Decreases tension &

constipation∗ Improves breathing & digestion

∗ Picture and Information Provided by: http://tadpoleadaptive.com/standers.html

Toileting Systems

∗Things to consider:∗Storage∗Increased time for

toileting needs∗Privacy Concerns

∗ Picture Provided by: http://tadpoleadaptive.com/rifton-small-toilet-system-2.html

Recreational Seating

∗Commonly used for Leisure Activities

∗Things to consider:∗Independence Level∗Age Appropriateness

∗ Picture Provided by: http://tadpoleadaptive.com/special-tomato-mps-push-chair-kit-small-1.html

∗ Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

∗ AAC Devices & Methodologies∗ Communication Aids – Picture Exchange

Communication System (PECS)∗ Dynamic Displays∗ Auditory Scanning∗ Facilitated Communication

Assistive Technology – Communication Aids

∗ “Methods of communication other than oral speech that enhance or replace conventional forms of expressive and receptive communication to facilitate interaction by and with persons with disabilities who are nonverbal or have limited speech”∗ MA Educator Licensure and Preparation Program

Definition of Augmentative & Alternative Communication

(AAC)

∗ Developed in 1985 by Andrew S. Bondy, Ph.D. & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP

∗ Intervention for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities

∗ Created for families, resident care providers & educators so that it may be used in a range of settings

∗ Based on B.F. Skinner’s book, Verbal Behavior∗ Utilizes prompting & reinforcement strategies∗ Encourages independent communication

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

∗ The Base Elements of PECS∗ Functional Activities

∗ Skills & activities that lead to independence∗ Powerful Reinforcers

∗ Powerful motivation that drives learning∗ Functional Communications

∗ Skills that are useful now & in the future∗ Contextually Inappropriate Behaviors

∗ Focus on functionally equivalent alternative behaviors

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

∗ Six Phases of PECS1. How to Communicate

1. Goal: Approach people to initiate communication

2. Teach 3 Step Sequence: Pick up, reach, release

3. One picture at a time (no discrimination)

4. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP48lxnNdHM

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

∗ Six Phases of PECS∗ 2. Distance & Persistance

∗ Communication Partner moves away from student

∗ One picture taught∗ Variety of people,

activities, locations, reinforcers involved

∗ Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr3lQXNEcps

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

∗ Six Phases of PECS∗ 3. Picture

Discrimination∗ 3a.Motivation to use

correct picture = getting desired item & avoiding undesired item

∗ Reinforce at first indication of choice

∗ 3b. Equally reinforcing items with correspondence checks

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

∗ Six Phases of PECS∗ 4.Building Sentences

∗ “I want” + reinforcer picture put on sentence strip

∗ Entire strip given to communication partner

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

∗ Six Phases of PECS∗ 5. Answering “What do

you want?”∗ Leads to commenting∗ Maintain spontaneity

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

∗ Six Phases of PECS∗ 6. Commenting

∗ Answering “comment” questions: “What do you see/have/hear/fee?”

∗ Discriminating between commenting and requesting

∗ Maintain spontaneity

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

∗ Research-based Benefits ∗ Facilitates acquisition of

speech∗ Increases social skills

during play∗ Improvements in

behavior management concerns

∗ Can be used with peers & siblings

∗ System can be implemented in schools and other environments

∗User selects from an array of categories of pictures for the communication of messages, ideas, wishes, comments, needs, etc.

∗Touch screens allow user to access a large amount of vocabulary in one device

∗Voice output available∗Unlike PECS, the user communicates through

display rather than exchange

Dynamic Displays

Dynamic Displays - GoTalk

∗ Determine communication needs, create sheets & record messages

∗ Helpful for students with limited fine motor skills

Dynamic Displays - DynaVox

∗ Sara Pyszka∗ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlC8G5nNE7k

∗ Augie Nieto∗ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDKFNqrmtZ4

Two Successful DynaVox Users

Auditory Scanning

∗ Form of dynamic display∗ Provides an oral choice

from which the communicator can select a topic, letter, etc.

∗ Used for those who cannot access tangible symbols, pictures, or a voice output communication device

∗ Picture Provided By: http://mashley.net/blog.php?readpost=10

∗ Video of Partner Assisted Auditory Scanning∗ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLb6-Oi3uR0

Assisted Auditory Scanning

Eye Gaze Boards

∗ Individual indicates symbol they want using “eye pointing”

∗ A communication partner watches and interprets

∗ A hole or clear board allows the communication partner to watch the individual’s eyes

Date

Location

Communication Partner

Communication Breakdown

Resolved? How?

Communication Needs Assessments

∗ Questions to Ask∗ How frequently is the breakdown occurring?∗ Who, What, Where, When, Why?∗ How can we help the individual communicate? Are

there systems already in place that we can add to?

Communication Needs Assessments

∗ 1. Determine the vocabulary needed to engage in communication exchange (activity, lesson, social situation, etc.)

∗ 2. Simplify vocabulary as needed∗ 3. Provide visual supports as needed∗ 4. Introduce, review, and practice new

vocabulary in context

How To Create Communication Aids

∗ Individual uses pointing (pictures, letters, objects) or typing (keyboard) to express him/herself

∗ Involved communication partner for emotional encouragement, behavior support, and physical support to assist individual in developing independence

∗ Video of Tim Chan∗ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=279h9QJ9ptw

Facilitated Communication (FC) / Supported Typing

Assistive Technology – Sensory Integration

∗ Providing students with the opportunity to experience the world in a new way∗ Therapy balls∗ Squishy items (dog toys)∗ Stretches

∗ Video about Multisensory Room & Therapeutic Listening∗ http://www.youtube.com/w

atch?v=2Ip_ezmqfGo&feature=related

Assistive Technology – Leisure/Access to the

Environment

∗Switches∗Video about Switch Use∗ http://www.youtube.co

m/watch?v=x0CVVnw2s94&feature=related

∗Picture Provided By:http://www.thesensorycompany.co.uk/catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=64

Assistive Technology - Reading

∗ Environmental Print Materials

∗ Edmark Reading Program∗ Power Point Books∗ Boardmaker Materials∗ Scanning Board∗ Place Holders

∗ Picture Provided By: http://www.donjohnston.com/products/edmark/index.html

Assistive Technology - Writing

∗Pencil Grips∗Magnetic letters∗Graphic Organizers∗Enlarged Key Boards∗Paper holder∗Small White boards

∗ Picture Provided By: http://frontporchphotography.com/services/page-ups/

∗ PECS Website: http://www.pecs.com/∗ DynaVox Website:

http://www.dynavoxtech.com/default.aspx?s_kwcid=TC|16134|dynavox||S|e|15960397510&gclid=CKvnu-OrgLECFUITNAodITS-Aw

∗ Syracuse University – Supported Typing: http://soe.syr.edu/centers_institutes/institute_communication_inclusion/what_is_supported_typing/default.aspx

Resources

∗ Article about Therapy Balls: http://life.gaiam.com/article/how-sitting-ball-helps-kids-focus-and-do-better-school

Resources Continued

The DESE

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has awesome links to information, resources and grants.

Includes:

CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology

Easter Seals - allows teachers to try out technology

Mass Match

MassMatch - initiative to get assistive technology to people who need it

FREE to borrow from ATRC Assistive Technology Regional Centers.

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education

NCIP - through technology, media and materials

Accessibility in the Classroom

Accessibility features in Microsoft products

Includes tutorials

UDL Toolkit

UDL toolkit wiki

Please spend some time looking at the resources:

graphic organizers

literacy

study skills

math

writing 

National Center on UDL

National Center

Examples & Resources

Every principle is linked to resources & tools

Investigation

Please take about 30 minutes to investigate all the resources.

Be sure to bookmark Diigo any site you want to return to.

I’ll briefly meet with folks individually on final presentation topic.

Powerpoint or Keynote

Present information

Very easy to use

Presentation Advice - please be sure to read this blog post

Keynote - tutorials

Powerpoint Activities

Parade of Games in Powerpoint

Powerpoint Templates for Teachers

Slideshare

share your powerpoint or keynote online

easily embed presentation into blog or website

An example - 7th Pre-Algebra

Go to www.slideshare.net

Create an account

upload your powerpoint or keynote presentation

public unless you upgrade

more slideshare

when you have uploaded to slideshare get embed code

create a new blog post on ning and paste embed code

I’ll help!

Google Presentation

Create on Google or upload a powerpoint (no keynote)

limited bells and whistles

need internet connection

can publish and have viewers join in

Great for collaboration

Upload your presentation

Prezi

Dynamic presentation

Ability to share online

Slick

Go to Prezi

try it out

The Ultimate Guide to Prezi

Practice

Create a powerpoint or keynote presentation - on any topic, just for fun.

Save and upload to slideshare & post on ning

Save and upload to Google docs

Try a little Prezi

Math Resources

Math Lessons for the Smartboard

A Collection of math lessons

Mr. Vizza

Tom Reardon - smart and TI resources

Podcasting

Legal Guide

Podcasting Booklet

PodOmatic

make free podcasts

Check out iTunes U for podcasts

Podcasting How To

Podcasting 101

What is podcasting

How to subscribe

Podcasting 102

Recording your own show

Podcasting 103

Recording a Skype conversation

iPad - a game changer

FreeTech4Teachers

Steve Jobs & Apps for Autism

60 Minutes

Links

iPodsibilities

Teaching Learners with Special Needs

Free Speech app

iPad

a blog post how iPad is used in a special education classroom

A Blog Post listing many apps

Apps Store has Special Education section

and our friend Cybrary man’s list

A handout for using iPad in the Special Education Classroom

More on the iPad

Live Binders on iPad in Schools - a tremendous amount of material

Mr. G Blog iPads, Web tools, math education

a CNN report

App Smackdown

iPad Apps in School great site by Richard Byrne

Even more on the iPad

ipads in the classroom - Kathy Schrock

Moms with apps blog

Smart Apps for Kids

my Pinterest board on iPad

iPodsibilities

blog, apps review, resources