Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 Are you including AAC--both low tech and high tech--in the category if Assistive Technology? That's where IDEA puts it, but your project might not? (confusing area). regardless, " page puffers " (anything from a dot of hot glue to those plastic bumpers you put on cupboad doors to keep from denting the wall) have been instrumental in helping Andy learn to turn pages of books. When his fine motor skills were not up to isolating and turning pages, making the pages stand up by putting a " puffer " between each one allowed him access to books. A slant board to bring material UP off the desk has helped him focus his attention to tasks. Use of magnets on a magnetboard on the wall has helped with completing sentences other students begin (like magnetic poetry sort of). Helps because it's UP and becaues he can manipulate the words better. Use of a dry erase board and marker on a slant is making it easier for him to buy into holding onto a writing utensil. Use of a language master has allowed him to participate in spelling tests (he administers it to the class by pushing the cards through). This skill translates into being able to slide a debit card. Use of die with numbers on them rather than dots has helped him identify and count spaces on a game board (this is still really hard) Use of a rubber trangular holder for his " spork " at school has helped him hang on to the utensil at meal times. taping paper to the slant board has helped him be able to write/paint/color on it without having to hold onto it on the table (even if it was flat). The tape is the AT Use of a table top adapted scissor (I can get a web link for these) has made him successful at cutting. All he has to do is press down on the scissors rather than hold and squeeze--his hand grasp is not good for that and it seems to be a sensory thing. He doesn't like things in his hands. use of dycem has kept his tray in place when he's manipulating his meal. IT's also a fun writing surface and holds the paper in place. he uses a stamp or velcroed strip to writie his name on his papers. Most of these are low-tech (though the scissors were around $27). The school has provided the slant board, the tape, the rubber thing for the spork, the magnet board and the language master. The team thought up the rubber thing for the spork and the magnet board--I thought up, found, or brought other's suggestions for the rest to the team. The school--at my insistence and in your face presentations by Andy--purchased an intellikeys board and access pack for school. They modify curriculm with it. Unfortunately, ti's only in the computer lab. He gives reports with it. If AAC is included, we use a lot of symbols, velcro, and laminatig for transition, schedules, journal writing, and curricular modifications. We have a recordable strip from a book taped to his desk along with a break symbol and bathroom symbol velcroed on the desk. He has a key chain that records his name and address. We use visual cues for classroom rules and sequences to earthquake, lockdown, and fire drills. He has a voicebox that no one likes because they cant' control the volume, so he ony uses that at home. I think that's about it. Is that the type of thing you want? Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2000 Report Share Posted December 7, 2000 id have to say the intelekeys or computer stuff has been very beneficial for nathan, but things like the voice pal, were a complete flop. shawna. assistive technology > hey ladies and gents, > i am doing a major project that will be handed out to parents like us...i > regret i can't go into elaborate details just yet, but i am in NEED of parent > volunteers to share their stories about their children and how assistive > technology has helped your child or hasnt and what the schools are doing on > their behalf that follows IDEA Regulations.... noone's specific name will be > used or anything...... heck you could be madonna and her baby for all i > care.....i need negative and positive sides to this.you can also include what > technology could be used that is not in order to helpyour child reach full > potential..... this will be used in a document that will be in close > relationship with the big boys.....lolo olol wish i could explain > more.....but my lips are sealed........ thanks to all who want to > participate...... please let me know.......thanks, leah aka SHARON > STONE.....i wish i had her body and her paycheck > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2000 Report Share Posted December 7, 2000 In a message dated 12/6/00 11:23:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, jmedlen@... writes: << He has a key chain that records his name and address. >> Oooooh Joan!!!! I think I need that for Maddie!!!!! Would this be something I could clip on her jeans?!?! I have the ID bracelet, but the little Houdini gets it off. Even though I took links out and made it tighter, she's bitten it right off. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2000 Report Share Posted December 7, 2000 nathan has gone through many id/medical type bracelets too. i dont know if he would wear something like that, it would be out of the ordinary on his clothing, he is rather particualar. but worth a try, shawna. Re: assistive technology > In a message dated 12/6/00 11:23:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, > jmedlen@... writes: > > << > He has a key chain that records his name and address. >> > > Oooooh Joan!!!! I think I need that for Maddie!!!!! Would this be something > I could clip on her jeans?!?! I have the ID bracelet, but the little Houdini > gets it off. Even though I took links out and made it tighter, she's bitten > it right off. > Donna > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2000 Report Share Posted December 7, 2000 At 01:55 PM 12/7/00 EST, you wrote: >In a message dated 12/6/00 11:23:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, > He has a key chain that records his name and address. >> > >Oooooh Joan!!!! I think I need that for Maddie!!!!! Would this be something >I could clip on her jeans?!?! I have the ID bracelet, but the little Houdini >gets it off. Even though I took links out and made it tighter, she's bitten >it right off. Sure donna. The recorder/player part is about 2 inches long and an inch wide. It has one of those rings that you slide your keys onto. It's available from IEP resources. When I bought them they were $7 and some special price for 3 of them. I think I have a photo of them on that one web page (www.jps.net/jmedlen/.htm) j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2000 Report Share Posted December 8, 2000 Sure, I'd be glad to help you in any kind of project. > ________________________________________________________________________________\ _____ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hi there. I was wondering how to have an Assistive Technology Evaluation done on my 6 year old son.? Does anyone know how to get that set up, who does them, or has anyone had one done before? thanks. in NH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hi , Atech in Concord, NH can do it for you. Leo is awesome. We did ours there and the school paid for it. Sue NH [ ] assistive technology Hi there. I was wondering how to have an Assistive Technology Evaluation done on my 6 year old son.? Does anyone know how to get that set up, who does them, or has anyone had one done before? thanks. in NH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Awesome!?? I will give Leo a call today! Thanks! Re: [ ] assistive technology Hi , Atech in Concord, NH can do it for you. Leo is awesome. We did ours there and the school paid for it. Sue NH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Normally I would say schools always should get first shot at evaluating. Specifically write a letter to the school's special education director with a copy to the principal, requesting an assistive technology evaluation. Schools are mandated by law to test in all areas of suspected disability. If they perform the evaluation and you do not agree with the results, you can always request an IEE for an assitive technology evaluation with the evaluator of your choice to perform one. MG **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072 & hmpgID=115 & bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Does someone have to be certified to do that? When I had informally asked for one before...they said...oh...we don't think assistive technology would help him...but, I would think that someone would have to specialize in assistive technology to say for sure. Then again, maybe I'm wrong. Thanks...I'll write to the director and see what she has to say. In a message dated 8/1/2009 10:14:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, RM10@... writes: Normally I would say schools always should get first shot at evaluating. Specifically write a letter to the school's special education director with a copy to the principal, requesting an assistive technology evaluation. Schools are mandated by law to test in all areas of suspected disability. If they perform the evaluation and you do not agree with the results, you can always request an IEE for an assitive technology evaluation with the evaluator of your choice to perform one. MG ************************<WBR>**A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See your steps! (_http://pr.atwola.http://pr.atwhttp://pr.atwolahttp://pr.atwolahttp://pr.ht tp://pr.ahttp://pr.atwolahttp://pr.atwolahttp://pr.atwo & <WBR>hmpgI & <WB_ (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http:// www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072 & hmpgID=115 & bcd) =JulystepsfooterNO1=Ju [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072 & hmpgID=115 & bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 We had my dd first aac eval when she was 4yrs old by the SD. The next one was done by our nearest Rehabilition Hospital. I know the woman at the rehab hospital had very specific qualifications for Assistive Tech. She knew every machine that was available and helped us get a Dynavox. The difference was the SD bought one and kept it at school for when she was there--the one by the rehab specialist was paid for by insurance and it was ours to keep. I'm not sure about the quals of the SD but she was the head of the SD SLP's..so I'd think they at least need to be an SLP. > > Does someone have to be certified to do that? When I had informally asked > for one before...they said...oh...we don't think assistive technology > would help him...but, I would think that someone would have to specialize in > assistive technology to say for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Check with your insurance to see if they cover it. If you have Healthy Kids (Medicaid), they will cover the eval without a problem. Re: [ ] Re:assistive technology Does someone have to be certified to do that? When I had informally asked for one before...they said...oh...we don't think assistive technology would help him...but, I would think that someone would have to specialize in assistive technology to say for sure. Then again, maybe I'm wrong. Thanks...I'll write to the director and see what she has to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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