Assistive Technology Devices

Assistive Technology

Info received from http://sparckidsat.org/Tech%20Tips/techtips.html

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 Discussion Questions:

• Describe how you might use any of these resources to assist speciaI l needs of students in your class now and/or in the future. 

 All of the resources listed on the site are great tools to incorporate in any type of K-12 classroom to assist students with disabilities.  This resource with multiple tips and techniques for all age ranges.voice  I think the voice recognition and voice software items are very useful to keep students engaged in the classroom.  

• Present at least 2 new ideas/applications/opportunities that you learned about assistive technologies through your research.

               -I learned about the Taction pads for younger kids. It's attached to points on a mat to help encourage rolling or crawling.  It has a motivating auditory response that gives kids praise to let them know they're doing good and keep them motivated.

          - I also learned about the T.A.L.K which means Take Along Language Kits. These kits helps student with language development and allows physical hands on contact with different items to enhance student learning.

Locations for Attaining Assistive Technology

• Enabling Devices-Assistive Technology Products for People with Disabilites http://enablingdevices.com/catalog
• Family Guide to Assistive Technology http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html
• Assistive Technology for Children with Autism http://www.specialed.us/autism/assist/asst10.htm

The sites above are GREAT resources for educators and families!!

Truly,

dpledge