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Assistive Technology for School-Based Therapists. Presented by Susan Chynoweth COTA/L, ATS Jennifer Kraft, Education Technology Facilitator. Definition of Assistive Technology. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Assistive Technology forSchool-Based Therapists
Presented by Susan Chynoweth COTA/L, ATS
Jennifer Kraft, Education Technology Facilitator
Definition of Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is a device and/or service that is determined by an IEP team to be necessary to provide a student with educationally relevant and necessary access to a free and appropriate education (FAPE) in a least restrictive environment (LRE). Assistive technology services must be considered for any student receiving special education.
IDEA, 1997
Definition of Assistive Technology
“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 functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.“
“Technology-Related Assistance for Individual with Disabilities Act (Tech Act)”
Assistive Technology :
Must be considered at every IEP meeting Be educationally relevant Least Restrictive Environment Assessment must be done before any
commitment to device or software Trial use Ultimate determination by IEP team Implementation Must be periodically reassessed
SETT Framework
Helps to organize AT assessment/intervention
S - Student E - Environment T- Task T - Tools
SETT Framework
Student
What does the student need to do? What are the student’s special needs? What are the student’s current abilities?
SETT Framework
Environment
What materials and equipment are currently available at school?
What is the physical arrangement? What is the instructional content? What supports are available to the student?
SETT Framework
Tasks
What activities need to take place? What modifications can be made? How can AT support participation?
SETT Framework
Tools
What has already been tried? No tech, low tech, high tech options?
Success/Failure? Why?
Types of Assistive Technology
No tech Requires no special or adapted equipment;
changes in environment, positioning; change in routine
Low tech Often homemade simple equipment or
modifications, and simple, easy to use, inexpensive devices
High tech Sophisticated, electronic, interactive devices;
often requires extensive training
Types of Assistive Technology
“ It is important to realize that by law all of these devices are assistive technologies and that a no-tech device has as much value as a high tech one for users who find the device has enhanced their functioning, independence, and quality of life.”
Scherer 1996
Areas of Intervention
Early Intervention/Pre-school Writing in any subject Communication Reading Math Music/Art Gym/play/mobility
Early Intervention & Pre-School
AT & Early Intervention/Pre-school Helps young children learn that they can
play, communicate, interact, control their world and do what other children do;
Helps families by focusing on the child's functional skills;
Helps children to be more interactive with their family and others.
Helps providers, since it facilitates including children with disabilities in typical environments and activities and helps them pursue functional goals.
Armstrong and Jones http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/library/ec/PATP.htm
AT & Early Intervention/Pre-school
Switches
Communication devices
Adapted toys
Positioning devices
Mobility aids
Writing
Writing – No Tech
Lying in prone on floor, propped on elbows
Working in vertical
Proper desk/chair height
Utensil options, i.e. mechanical pencils, softer/harder lead, markers, thicker/thinner pencils
Writing – Low Tech
Slant board
Writing-Low Tech
PVC Adapted Holder
Adapted utensil holder
Writing-Low Tech
Sponge ball grip
Writing-Low Tech
Stay put folder (left)
Writing Template (right)
Writing-Low Tech
Other low tech options
Adapted paper, i.e. graph paper, raised line, multi colored or highlighted lines
Chalk board Buddy notes Keyguards, keycaps, moisture guards
Writing-Low Tech
Various pencil grips Built-up or weighted pencils Alternative utensils
And many more! Use your creativity!
Writing- High Tech
Portable word processors Portable notetakers / Digital recorder Word processor Talking word processor Word processor with word prediction Speech recognition
Writing- High Tech
AlphaSmart
Dana
EdgeWrite
PDA’s, portable notetakers
Writing- High Tech
Computers and any of the following modifications:
Alternative keyboards Mouse alternatives Specialized input systems Specialized word processing software Standard operating system adaptations
Alternative keyboards
Intellikeys
Big Keys
Little Fingers
Mini Tash
Word Prediction
Writing- High Tech
With standard operating systemadaptations, you can make changes to: Display Mouse pointer Keyboard Accessibility Options
Writing- High Tech
Check out your computers standardoperating system adaptations first!
Writing- High Tech
Go to Programs/Accessories/Accessibility Accessibility Wizard to help set up your
computer for vision, hearing, or mobility problems.
Magnifier Narrator (Windows 2000/XP) - text-to-speech
utility to hear the contents of Windows programs including the active window, menu options or text that has been typed
On Screen Keyboard (Windows 2000/XP)
Communication
Communication
Communication boards/books Simple voice output device Voice Output Device with Static Displays Voice Output Device with Dynamic Display Talking Picture Frame
Communication
AAC – Whose Job Is It Anyway?
Occupational Therapist?
Speech-language Pathologist?
Communication
OT = Access Considerations How will the person
activate the device and select the appropriate vocabulary?
How will the person carry or transport device?
Will the person need integrated controls??
Communication-Low Tech
Photo Cosmetic Bag
Keychain Communication Bag
Tempo Loop Tray
Talking Picture Frames
Communication – Mid/High Tech
Cheap Talk
1 by 4 TalkerDynaMyte
AT & Reading
Reading – Low Tech
Page Up (vertical) Angle display Magnification Reading guides Colored acetate
Reading – Low Tech
Vertical/angled display
Reading – High Tech
Reading Pens Computers – check your standard operating
system for built-in accommodations Screen/text readers Digital books Audio books
AT & Math
Math-Low Tech
Graph paper Notebook paper turned sideways to form
columns Number stamps Magnetic numbers Plexiglass rulers with color coded increments
Math-High Tech
Talking calculators (hand held or online) Programs/Accessories/Calculator – standard
and scientific calculators CalcuScribe – interactive calculator/word
processor Webmath – online math problem solver
Math-High Tech
Software, i.e. MathPad for Intellikeys
Music & Art
Music – Low Tech
Built up handles
Velcro around handle and on glove
Music – Low Tech
Splinting material or Sculpey clay to reshape handles
Soft hair band stretched across back of hand and looped around each end of utensil in palm
Bells sewn to mittens Hanging rattles, chimes, bells from dowel; can
use gross swiping motion Key extenders out of popsicle sticks, or by
using a knob strapped between fingers to use keyboard
Music–High Tech
Soundbeam
Switches to activate computer
Software
Art-Low Tech
Paintbrush alternatives * Bingo dabbers * Squeeze bottles * empty roll on deodorant bottles
Paint rollers can be adapted by adding a dowel across the top for use with both hands; add extender to the handle for floor painting from a wheelchair; add slit tennis ball to handle if the student has weak grasp.
Art-Low Tech
Salad spinner Spin Art Built up paint roller
Art-Low Tech
Rubber stamps – build up with film cannister, small ball, knob, shower ring, etc.
Scissors – loop, rolling, spring
Paper holder made with wood, plumbing pieces, and 2 magnets
Art-High Tech
Use of a computer and any of the following: Software, i.e. KidPix, Crayola Print Factory, and
Art Explorer (MAC only).
Adaptive peripherals including a switch, alternative keyboard, or a touch tablet, such as a TouchWindow, or IntelliKeys
Gym/Play/Mobility
Gym/Play/Mobility – Low/High Tech
Encourage movement Adapted games Auditory/lighted balls for rolling or catch Tennis balls on walker legs to slide walker Tennis ball, dowels, joysticks for electric
wheelchair
Gym/Play/Mobility
Transfer Web(directions in handouts)
Assistive Technology - Integration
Integration Strategies
Let the student play with the device Include devices in
activities/songs/classroom activities Use devices for spontaneous
commenting Model and wait Show excitement Respond to student’s use of the device
AT – Additional Resources
KY Assistive Technology Loan Program Low interest loans for AT Contact: Sarah Richardson 1-877-675-0195 [email protected]
Kentucky State Plan for Assistive Technology http://www.katsnet.org/ - AT coordinating center for
Kentucky
AT and the School-Based Therapist
"For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible."