Week 4 DQ 1

.docx

School

Grand Canyon University *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

SPD 560

Subject

Communications

Date

Apr 3, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

Uploaded by DeanGiraffePerson326

Describe assistive technology (AT) or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and who benefits from the use of it. In addition, describe current trends in AT or AAC that can be utilized in the classroom. Be specific. Assistive Technology was created and made available for people with a variety of disabilities, ranging from cognitive to physical (Stanberry & Raskind, 2019). The ones I am about to discuss mainly assist students with a Learning Disability (LD), making it possible for them to have equal access to material as their peers and allowing them a way to display their knowledge and not be left out. - Abbreviation Expanders Programs - is good for students that have an LD and struggling with spelling. The software works with a word processor, and it allows the student to create, store and re-use abbreviations that they typically use. This aids in work also being completed much faster than it would without this piece of Tech. - Alternative Keyboards - this piece of Tech is good for students who are too enduring with an LD and those who struggle with typing. This keyboard is customizable for each student depending on their need; they can “reduce input choices, group keys by color/location, and add graphics to aid comprehension” (Stanberry et al., 2019). - -Speech Recognition Programs - this too is a useful tool for students with LD that have a physical impairment. Working with a word processor, the student will speak into a mic dictation what they otherwise would have typed. This piece of tech aids in bettering the students writing abilities since they can visualize and observe how certain words are written. According to Castelo, 2020, in the last year, several High Tech devices were commonly surfacing for students' use; those were text-speech devices such as audio readers, alternative keyboards, and word prediction software. These Assistive Technologies ad in students having access to grade-level work and push/encouraged independence in those who used it. Reference Castelo, M. (2020, September 15). Using Assistive Technology to Empower Students with Disabilities. Retrieved April 03, 2021, from

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2020/03/using-assistive-technology-empower- students-disabilities-perfcon Stanberry, K., & Raskind, M. H. (2019, September 26). Assistive technology for kids with learning disabilities: An overview. Retrieved April 03, 2021, from https://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities- overview

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version

Access to all documents
Unlimited textbook solutions
24/7 expert homework help