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Effectively using devices to support people with neurodiverse characteristics
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Tools for Independence
Customizing Assistive Technology for Persons Who are Neurodiverse
What You Will Learn
• AT supports independence and choice for people with disabilities
• Focus on how a person processes information, not on the device
• Remember to include warranties, maintenance, and repair• Always try out a device, so it doesn't end up in the closet• We all use AT to help us negotiate our way through life
What Is AT?
Who Is Neuro-Diverse?
AT and IndependenceThe Independent Living Model:
The Recovery Movement Model:
Matching A Person and A Device
The Use of Cues to Support AT• Lists (including checklists)
• Visual Cues
• Auditory Cues
• Tactile (touch) cues
Some Memory AT Scenarios
AT to Support Memory
Reminders and Lists
Typical Memory AT Devices
Typical Memory AT Devices
Typical Memory AT Devices
Typical Memory AT Devices
Typical Memory AT Devices
Some Attention AT Scenarios
AT to Support Attention
Typical Attention Support Devices
Typical Attention Support Devices
Typical Attention Support Devices
Typical Attention Support Devices
Typical Attention Support Devices
Some Orientation AT Scenarios
AT to Support Orientation
Typical Orientation AT Devices
Typical Orientation AT Devices
Typical Orientation AT Devices
Typical Orientation AT Devices
Typical Orientation AT Devices
Some AT Safety Scenarios
AT to Support Safety
Typical Safety AT Items
Typical Safety AT Items
Typical Safety AT Devices
Typical Safety AT Items
Typical Safety AT Items
Typical Safety AT Items
Some Symptom Management AT Scenarios
AT to Support Symptom Management
Typical Symptom Management AT Items
Typical Symptom Management AT Items
Typical Symptom Management AT Items
Typical Symptom Management AT Items
Integrating AT Supports
Integrated AT System
Integrated AT System
Integrated AT System
Beyond This Presentation
• Resources• Your Presenter• Core Take-Aways• References• Last Thoughts
Resource: Job Accommodation Network
Resource: Abledata
Resource: Michigan Loan Funds
Resource: MDRC AT Project
Resource: AT Xchange
Resource: Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services
Resource: UCPM UP AT Center
Resource: National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Project
Resource: RESNA
Resource: Aging In Place At Home
Resource: Family Center on Technology and Disability
Your Presenter
Name: Norm DeLislePosition: Director, MDRCEmail: [email protected]: http://twitter.com/mdrcngdBlogs:Norman Learned at http://normdelisle.posterous.comLTC Reform athttp://ltcreform.posterous.comRecovery Michigan athttp://recoverymi.posterous.com
Core Take-Aways
•AT supports independence and choice for people with disabilities
•Focus on how a person processes information, not on the device
•Remember to include warranties, maintenance, and repair
•Always try out a device, so it doesn't end up in the closet
•We all use AT to help us negotiate our way through life
References• Making Up the Mind: How the Brain Creates Our
Mental World by Chris Firth at http://bit.ly/ccH9gx• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Videos from The
National Center for UDL at http://bit.ly/bvFAZ0 • The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology and
Devices by Suzanne Robitaille at http://bit.ly/bvFAZ0 • Universal Design for the Home by Wendy A. Jordan at
http://bit.ly/8Y8J4H • Tricare's Computer/Electronic Accommodations
Program at http://bit.ly/dA6EWU • Pen Friend Video Demo: http://bit.ly/c8CMYg
Last Thoughts
"Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live.” -Neil Marcus "I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!" -Dr. Seuss
Thank You!!!
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