| What is AT, AAC, and IT? | Who is qualified to receive AT services? | Different levels of technology/support | IEP Process | Implementation/Our Roles as School Psychologists |
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A tool used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that may otherwise be difficult or impossible for them.
What is the simple definition of AT?
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ALL eligibilities can - whoever needs them/qualifies
Needs drive services!
Which eligibilities can receive AT/AAC services?
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A keyboard, a word prediction software, audiobooks
What is one example of a mid-tech support?
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Teachers, administrators, AT specialist, SLPs, OTs, school psychologists, parents
Who are some of the team members that may be present when considering AT services?
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Cognitive levels and functioning, his/her specific learning styles, possible processing deficits, motor abilities
What information can School Psychologists provide that will help determine the device that will be selected?
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IT does not appear on the student's IEP - it is a tier 1 intervention for ALL students in the classroom
What is the main difference between IT and AT?
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No! Students can receive accommodations in the classroom (i.e. pencil grip, graphic organizer, etc), but for the school to pay for the technology, they need to have an IEP.
Can students who don't have an IEP receive AT services?
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Pencil grip, graphic organizer, highlighter
What is on example of a low- tech support?
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FALSE! Teachers, parents, and other service providers can as long as they are trained
True or False - ONLY the AT specialist can implement the services?
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The team focuses on device acquisition and does not discuss implementation, only one member from the IEP team carries out the implementation, contingency plans for missing/defective devices are not come up with in advance, etc...
What is one common error with AT/AAC implementation?
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