Re: Assistive Technology Evaluation

[Guest guest]

As an SLP, I can say that they need to perform it at their office because that

is where all their equipment (devices) & testing materials are. I would bet they

have too much to cart to the school. I would not recommend to push to move the

eval location. You can certainly ask about their reasons. Usually the school SLP

is in communication w/the Asst Tech team about the needs of a child.

As far as you rights, they would be the same as w/any other school eval. Search

for 's Law--they have good info.

Warmest wishes,

Barbara A , M.S., CCC-SLP

Executive Director, Help Me Speak, LLC

410-442-9791

[ ] Assistive Technology Evaluation

Hi All,

The NYC DOE is giving my son an Assistive tech Eval. I 'm not sure of what my

rights are under the circumstances. The eval is being performed at their office

when I believe it should be at his school in order to be able to ask any

questions about his needs and abilities to his teachers and SLP. Any help will

be greatly appreciated.

[Guest guest]

My little guy was tested at his preschool. Our district assisstive tech team

came out and brought all of the equipment....from 1 button devices, up to the

DynavVox V. Our son blew their minds...within 10 minutes he had navigated the

DynaVox V and asked " can I please play with an action figure now? " We took home

several different devices and tested them for about 2 weeks each....I highly

suggest you ask to do the same. Jen

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> As an SLP, I can say that they need to perform it at their office because that

is where all their equipment (devices) & testing materials are. I would bet they

have too much to cart to the school. I would not recommend to push to move the

eval location. You can certainly ask about their reasons. Usually the school SLP

is in communication w/the Asst Tech team about the needs of a child.

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> As far as you rights, they would be the same as w/any other school eval.

Search for 's Law--they have good info.

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> Warmest wishes,

> Barbara A , M.S., CCC-SLP

> Executive Director, Help Me Speak, LLC

> 410-442-9791

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> [ ] Assistive Technology Evaluation

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> Hi All,

> The NYC DOE is giving my son an Assistive tech Eval. I 'm not sure of what my

rights are under the circumstances. The eval is being performed at their office

when I believe it should be at his school in order to be able to ask any

questions about his needs and abilities to his teachers and SLP. Any help will

be greatly appreciated.

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[Guest guest]

I'm sure they're not trying to inconvenience you! The AAC Eval my daughter had

four years ago was at a very well known Rehabilitation Hospital. Its a 45 minute

drive for me. But the Evaluator is the head of the dept there. She had an office

FULL of devices, toys, more devices, old devices, new devices--if you can get to

their office: it will help them get a much better picture of what your sons

needs are if they have their full range of equipment at their fingertips. It

would be annoying to you and them if they bring a few devices to his school and

find out the one that would have absolutely perfect for his needs is back at

their office! Just my experience!

Maureen

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> As an SLP, I can say that they need to perform it at their office because that

is where all their equipment (devices) & testing materials are. I would bet they

have too much to cart to the school. I would not recommend to push to move the

eval location. You can certainly ask about their reasons. Usually the school SLP

is in communication w/the Asst Tech team about the needs of a child.

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