This document defines assistive technology and discusses its use in education. It outlines that assistive technology includes any device or service that helps people with disabilities function better. Assistive technology is divided into services and devices according to IDEA. The SETT framework and PECS system are also introduced as tools to determine appropriate assistive technologies. Examples of low, mid, and high-tech devices are provided for writing, hearing, and other impairments. Relevant laws and resources are cited.
Assistive technology and instructional practices for teaching students with disabilities (specifically ADHD, learning disabilities, and auditory disabilities)
Assistive technology and instructional practices for teaching students with disabilities (specifically ADHD, learning disabilities, and auditory disabilities)
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT ANDAUTISTIC DISORDER
SUBMITTED.
Studentswithvisualimpairments&autisticdisorderfaceuniquechallengesintheeducational&socialenvironment.
•Assistivetechnologyisonewayofsupportingtheminthatprocess.
•Itreferstoarangeoftoolsanddevicesthatallowastudenttodowork.
•AnassistivetechnologymeansAnyitem,pieceofequipment,orproductsystemthatisusedtoincrease,maintain,orimprovethefunctionalcapabilitiesofindividualswithdisabilities.
This is the presentation I developed for my understanding of speech impairments and factors involved with the disability. There are also examples of assistive technology devices that can be helpful for people with speech impairments.
Assistive technology in the classroom - C. Beyercbeyer83
You are a teacher who has a few students that require you to differentiate your instruction. Three have been diagnosed with ADHD, while one has an auditory disability, and requires a special device in order to hear. In addition, you have a number of students that have mild learning disabilities that impact all areas, especially reading and writing. As you prepare for the school year, you ask yourself, "What resources do I have in order to help me meet my students' needs?"
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT ANDAUTISTIC DISORDER
SUBMITTED.
Studentswithvisualimpairments&autisticdisorderfaceuniquechallengesintheeducational&socialenvironment.
•Assistivetechnologyisonewayofsupportingtheminthatprocess.
•Itreferstoarangeoftoolsanddevicesthatallowastudenttodowork.
•AnassistivetechnologymeansAnyitem,pieceofequipment,orproductsystemthatisusedtoincrease,maintain,orimprovethefunctionalcapabilitiesofindividualswithdisabilities.
This is the presentation I developed for my understanding of speech impairments and factors involved with the disability. There are also examples of assistive technology devices that can be helpful for people with speech impairments.
Assistive technology in the classroom - C. Beyercbeyer83
You are a teacher who has a few students that require you to differentiate your instruction. Three have been diagnosed with ADHD, while one has an auditory disability, and requires a special device in order to hear. In addition, you have a number of students that have mild learning disabilities that impact all areas, especially reading and writing. As you prepare for the school year, you ask yourself, "What resources do I have in order to help me meet my students' needs?"
This is a PPT presentation developed as the basis for a class introduction and discussion about integrating technology and Web 2.0 into our classroom more.
I've had some reluctant students in past semesters who have not taken to some of the tools I've introduced because either:
a) they weren't confident with technology and sought to avoid using it
b) perceived that these sorts of tools and approaches didn't belong in the classroom (a view I think we teachers are guilty partly to blame for).
So I created this as an intro for the new semester to provoke discussion and hopefully get all students on board, even those from the above two categories. :)
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2. The term assistive technology is defined as
"the federal law that provides the foundation
for all special education services--the
Individual with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act (IDEA 2004)" (Dell, p.
4, 2012).
Assistive technology is anything that is used
to enhance the functionality of someone with
a disability.
Assistive technology is divided into two
components according to the IDEA of
2004, services and devices.
3. Services : is “any service that directly
assists a child with a disability in the
selection, acquisition, or use of an
assistive technology device” (Dell, p.
4, 2012).
Devices: is “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
4. IDEA- The Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act of 1997 stated that schools had to provide
evaluations for children. The schools also have
to purchase any assistive technology device if it
is required in the child’s IEP and is also
responsible for any upgrades and services that
the device might need. Schools are responsible
to provide training to staff in order for them to be
able to use the device as well.
IDEA 2004 stated that schools will no longer
cover any surgical procedures for children.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) was also
added.
5. IDEA
IDEA 2004 mandated:
A barrier free environment (UDL)
A flexible learning environment
All materials must be assessable to
children regardless of disability
And there should be Differentiated
Instruction (DI)
6. SETT FRAMEWORK
The SETT Framework was developed in order to
make effective decisions about the assistive
technology that a child/children need in the
classroom. The IEP team, the child’s
family, teacher, and therapists should all work
collaboratively in order to provide the child with the
best assistive technology in order to help the child
function to the best of his/her ability.
S-the student
E-the environment
T-the tasks
T-the tools.
7. SETT FRAMEWORK
STUDENT
What does the Student need to do?
What are the Student’s current abilities?
What are the Student’s special needs?
ENVIRONMENT
What is the physical arrangement? Are there likely to be
changes?
What materials and equipment are currently available in the
environment?
What is the instructional arrangement? Are there likely to be
changes?
8. SETT FRAMEWORK
TASKS
What activities support the student’s curricular
goals?
How might the activities be modified to
accommodate the student’s special needs?
How might technology support the student’s active
participation in those activities?
TOOLS
What technology options should be considered
when developing a system for a student with these
needs and abilities doing these tasks in the
environment?
What strategies might be used to invite increased
student performance?
9. There are a variety of assistive
technology products which are
arranged into three different
categories.
Low Tech:
Mid Tech
High Tech
10. Low Tech: are devices that do not require any
electrical components and are not expensive.
Some low tech devices include slant boards for
writing, pencil grips, walkers, and color overlays
for reading.
Mid Tech: are devices that are electrical but are
very simple to use and little or no training is
required. Some mid tech devices include MP3
players, digital recorders, audio books, and
adapted keyboards.
High Tech: are devices that require
training, costly, and can be complicated. Some
high tech devices include talking
calculators, iPads, and word prediction software.
11. PECS
PECS
Picture Exchange Communication System.
Developed in 1985 as an alternative
communication intervention for individuals
with autism spectrum disorder or other related
developmental disabilities.
It is a picture exchange system where an
individual uses pictures in order to give a
request and answer questions.
There are six phases of PECS.
12. Phase One Phase Four
The Physical Sentence
Exchange Structure
Phase Two Phase Five
Expanding
Responding to
Spontaneity “What do you
Phase Three want?”
Picture
Phase Six
Discrimination
Responsive and
Spontaneous
13. MOTOR ASPECTS OF WRITING
Not being able to physically write due to:
Neuromuscular
Physical Limitation
Visual Perception
Head Trauma
Vision Related
Stroke
Dysgraphia (writing far apart/writing on top of
other letters)
14. MOTOR ASPECTS OF WRITING: LOW
TECH
Low Tech Support
Colored
Overlays(visual)
Slant Boards
Colored Paper
Wiki Stixs
15. MOTOR ASPECTS OF WRITING: MID
TECH
Mid Tech Support
Alpha Smart
Pulse Pen
Neo2
16. MOTOR ASPECTS OF WRITING: HIGH
TECH
High Tech Support
Laptops
ipads/Tablets
Word Prediction
Voice Recognition Software
Audacity (voice recorder)
17. HEARING IMPAIRMENT
A communication disorder and school districts
do not cover any surgical procedure.
Assistive technology to use:
*FM System (Front Row)
Teacher wears or carries a microphone
which takes his/her voice to a higher level.
*Induction Loop System
Child wears device and it amplifies teachers
voice for that child only. A prescription is needed
in order for child to receive device.
18. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES
Dragon Dictate (High Dynavox
Tech) Trackballs
Eco Scribe or Live Alternative Keyboards
Scribe (Mid Tech) Jumbo Keyboard
See it Right (Low Zoomcap-stickers for
Tech) keys
Screen Magnifiers Kid Glove
On Screen Keyboards
Jaws Screen Reader
Intellikeys Boards
Big Mac Switch
Maltron
19. RESOURCES AND LINKS
Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive
Technology in the classroom: enhancing the school
experiences of students with disabilities (2nd Ed).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
http://www.resna.org/favicon.ico
IDEA - Building The Legacy of IDEA 2004
Assistive Technology
What is assistive technology?
http://www.kidstogether.org/favicon.ico
SETT home page
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) -
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
20. Below is a link to a Wikispace page that
I helped create last semester with a
group for my Assistive Technology
course. If it does not open, right click
and hit Open Hyperlink. To the right are
pages that cover different aspects of
assistive technology.
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