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Using Assistive Technology in the Classroom Setting
Effective Strategies for Special Education Students
Pamela MitchellMay 24, 2010
Assistive Technology Defined
Assistive technology is defined as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off-the-shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (Quenneville, 2001).
AT in the Classroom
Assistive technology has the ability to “enhance academic achievement in written expression, reading mathematics, and spelling; improving organization; and fostering social acceptance” (Quenneville, 2001).
Guidelines for Talking to Parents
Please never suggest a specific product to a parent.
If you can accommodate the parent’s need on your own, just make sure you document it on the IEP.
If a parent asks for a specific product, refer them to me or Hope.
Assistive Technology Assessments
WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative)
The categories are: Writing, including Mechanics of Writing, Computer Access
and Composing Written Material Communication Reading, Studying and Math, Recreation and Leisure Activities of Daily Living, including Mobility and
Environmental Control Positioning and Seating, Vision and Hearing
AT Programs
Inspiration/Kidspiration Write:OutLoud (Don Johnston) Co:Writer (Don Johnston) Draft:Builder (Don Johnston) Dragon Naturally Speaking
Intervention - Inspiration®
TraitTrait
TraitTrait
TraitTrait
Character
Action ActionAction
Character Analysis.1. Use pictures and words to describe a character's actions. An action can be a character's thinking,
conversation with another character or something the character did.2. What can you infer from the character's action? What character traits does the action show?
3. Switch to Writing View to add more details about the character. Include the example and page
number from the book.
AT/AAC Devices
Referral Process
Email me! Call me! [email protected] Complete referral packet and send to
me Any background information you can
give me would be helpful.