Assistive technology

Throughout a child’s life, he/she is faced with many obstacles. One of the biggest hurdles that they must overcome is learning to read. For some children, that task does not come easy. Children with learning disabilities struggle the most in school because they do not learn as quickly as children without learning disabilities. In an article by Kristin Stanberry and Lee Swanson called Effective Reading Interventions for Kids with Learning Disabilities, it discusses the different interventions that

to support cognitively impaired people. With this increase of the cognitively impaired, it has caused a strain on support services and in turn it has had a negative impact socially and economically onto the society. As a potential solution, assistive technology (AT) has always been seen as a reasonable approach to help cognitively impaired users with their autonomy. Presented in the paper, the author gives a brief overview about AT systems and how they have supported cognitive impaired people in

great deal of focus and effort be put into the services that are provided to special education students in the classroom. Below, we will summarize what the law requires when it comes to Occupational Therapy, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Assistive Technology, and Transition Services. Occupational Therapists within the school system are there to aid the IEP team and student. The goal is to help the student to perform tasks independently. The OT in the school is to help the student to prepare and

Assistive Listening Devices Several assistive listening devices can improve the communication ability of deaf children. According to IDEA, every child with a disability is entitled to have access to assistive technology (California Department of Education, 2004). The California Department of Education (2004) outlines IDEA’s definition of an assistive technology device. It explains that this device consists of “any item, piece of equipment or product system…that is used to increase, maintain

This week we read about the history of assistive technology and assistive technology. In addition, we read about the reauthorization of IDEA 1997 and how it changed the individual educational plan (IEP) by requiring that IEP teams consider assistive technology for all students with IEPs. (Grand Canyon University, n.d. Lecture 1) Initially, I thought that I had limited experience with assistive technology. It became clear to me this week through the readings, that many accommodations and methods I

Assistive Technology is a term that refers to devices or systems which can make people complete their daily task. It aim to help a person to build up their independence, safety and wellbeing. It also tends to refer to devices and systems that assist people with memory problems. For example, Telehealth. Telehealth is one of the system of assistive technology. it is using digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to manage people health and well-being

Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative has many categories for assistive technology. There is a total of 14 categories for assistive technology. These technologies are to help all types of disabilities for all people. There are assistive devices for seating and positioning such as custom wedges, bolsters, and cushions for chairs. Wheelchairs, walkers, and grab bars are examples of assistive technology under the category of mobility. Picture exchange communication systems would work under the

Data Collection Methods This research study would use paper and pencil method, an achievement test. The participants would be taking a progress monitoring test. This type of method is appropriate for the study because it gives accurate data about student’s abilities before the start of the research study. It is also used at the end of the study for the scores can be compared between each class and initial scores. Instruments First off, the students would take a progress monitoring test. The test

wide range of assistive technology for autistic students that allows them to thrive academically. Through assistive technology, students are actually able to learn independently, which reduces the need for one-on-one teacher support and can also assist their educational needs. Assistive technology benefits autistic children with its easy use, unique application, and its ability to improve educational academics, communication, and social skills. There are three assistive technology categories known

Two models are connected to the technology performance. Utilization model is the most common model that is connected to the users’ attitudes, beliefs and also behaviors (Lin, 2012). The model shows that increased utilization leads to the positive performance impacts (Lin, 2012). The task-technology fit is the second model that indicates performance increases when the technology initiated features and support tends to fit the requirements of the tasks (Lin, 2012; Safar, 2008). In most cases, the performance