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Northeast Tennessee Assistive Technology Cooperative Presents
Lori Marks, Ph. D.Marci McMurray, M. Ed.Melanie Young, M. Ed.Cynthia Hales, M. Ed.
An Analysis of AssistiveTechnology Team Evaluations
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 2
Local Education Areas Served by the NET-AT Cooperative
16 LEAs in the First Tennessee Region Bristol City
Carter County
Cocke County
Elizabethton City
Grainger County
Greene County
Greeneville City
Hamblen County
Hancock County
Hawkins County
Johnson City
Johnson County
Kingsport City
Sullivan County
Washington County
Unicoi County
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The NET-AT Cooperative is supported by the following sources:
Special Education Departments from First Tennessee Region School Systems
Tennessee Department of Education, Assistive Technology Service Centers
Program
East Tennessee State University
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Services
• Develop and maintain transdisciplinary assistive technology teams
• Assist LEAs in conducting assistive technology evaluations– Suggest appropriate technology to meet
IEP goals– Recommend instructional modifications
and accommodations
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Services
• Support the development of AT resources within schools– Identify AT needs– Provide professional development
in AT– Provide an AT lending library
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Technical Assistance Instructor (TAI) Services
• Assemble an assistive technology evaluation team
• Collaborate with NET-AT Team Leaders on an assistive technology evaluation and written report
• Consult with classroom educators• Provide the transdisciplinary education team with
ideas for incorporating assistive technology into daily instruction.
• Provide one-on-one instruction/assistance in the use of a device or software to a teacher, teaching assistant, parent, child, or other involved personnel.
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Technical Assistance Instructor (TAI) Services
• Assist in researching devices and software to meet individual student needs
• Follow-up on evaluation recommendations• Provide professional development workshops to
teachers, assistants, related service professionals, and parents within the school system
• Maintain the NET-AT Cooperative Lending Library
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The NET-AT Cooperative Assistive Technology Teams
• AT team leaders in each participating NET-AT school system
• The NET-AT Cooperative Director • Technical Assistance Instructor
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Process of Evaluation• Referral
– Submit a completed NET-AT Protocol Packet to the TAI • Initial Referral for AT Evaluation• Parent Survey• Written Parent Consent for AT Screening and
Evaluation• Copy of current IEP, psychological and
applicable medical reports• Copy of current screenings or assessments
from related services personnel
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Process of Evaluation• TAI conducts pre-intervention observation• AT team conducts evaluation• AT team composes written report• LEA team leader presents considerations
at IEP team meeting• IEP is implemented• Follow-up
– 6 months– 12 months– As needed
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Purpose of Study
• To determine qualifications of AT team members
• To identify assistive technology frequently recommended to meet the needs of students based on disability and area of need
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Disability Categories of Students Assessed
AutismBlindDeaf/BlindDevelopmental DelayEmotional disturbanceHearing ImpairedIntellectually giftedLanguage ImpairmentMental Retardation
Multiple DisabilitiesOrthopedic ImpairmentOther-Functional DelayedOther Health ImpairmentsSpecific Learning DisabilitySpeech ImpairmentTraumatic Brain InjuryVisual Impairment
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Number of Evaluations per Disability Area
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Areas of Need
• Communication• Functional Skills• Academic Skills• Written Expression• Reading• Math• Computer Access• Handwriting• Universal Access
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Grade Levels
• Preschool (3 – 5)• Elementary (K-5th)• Middle School (6th-8th)• High School (9th – 12th +)
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Educational Settings
• Full Inclusion • Resource• Extended Resource• Self-contained• Homebound
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AT RecommendationCategories
• Software• General Classroom Accommodations/
Modifications• Low Tech Tools• Devices/Equipment• Training to School Personnel• Services to Student
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AT Recommendation Data from 173 Records
Analyzed Categories
• Multiple Disabilities (slides 22 – 35) • Autism (slides 36 – 45)• Orthopedic Impairment (slides 46 – 59) • Specific Learning Disability (slides 60 – 72)
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Multiple Disabilities Top 5 Recommendations
20 – Picture Communication Symbol (Software)
19 – Cause and Effect (Software)
18 – Computer Switch Interface (Device)
14 – Single Message Voice Output (Device)
13 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication
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Multiple Disabilities Communication
Software
19 – Picture Communication Symbol18 – Cause and Effect10 – Multimedia 9 – Academic Software 2 – Electronic Books 1 – Keyboarding 1 – Talking Word Processor 1 – Speech Generated Communication 1 – On-Screen Keyboard
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 24
Multiple DisabilitiesCommunication
General Classroom Accommodations
1 – Extended Time1 – Study Skills
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Multiple DisabilitiesCommunication Low Tech Tools
12 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication
5 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication
4 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 1 – Handwriting Aids
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Multiple DisabilitiesCommunication
Devices/Equipment18 – Computer Switch Interface17 – Switch13 – Single Message Voice Output Device12 – Multisensory Reinforcer 5 – Battery Interrupter 4 – Switch and Latch Timer 4 – Device Mounting System 2 – Videotapes Disability Specific 2 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated
Communication Device
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Multiple DisabilitiesCommunication
Devices/Equipment2 – Keyguard2 – Environmental Control Unit1 – Portable Word Processor1 – Printer1 – Headphones1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell
Checker1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell
Checker with Voice Output
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Multiple DisabilitiesFunctional Skills
Software
1 – Multimedia4 – Cause and Effect3 – Picture Communication Symbol2 – Academic Software1 – Talking Word Processor1 – Enhanced Cursor1 – Mouse Training Software
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 29
Multiple DisabilitiesFunctional Skills
General Classroom Accommodations
1 – Extended Time
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 30
Multiple DisabilitiesFunctional Skills Low Tech Tools
3 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication2 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 31
Multiple DisabilitiesFunctional Skills
Devices/Equipment
6 – Single Message Voice Output Deice4 – Computer Switch Interface4 – Switch4 – Multisensory Device3 – Latch and Timer3 – Battery Interrupter1 – Disability Specific Accessible Furniture1 – Environmental Control Unit
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 32
Multiple DisabilitiesAcademic Skills
Software
5 – Academic Software4 – Picture Communication Symbol3 – Talking Word Processor2 – Multimedia2 – Keyboarding2 – Word Prediction2 – Cause and Effect1 – Electronic Books
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 33
Multiple DisabilitiesAcademic Skills
General Classroom Accommodations
1 – Extended Time
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 34
Multiple DisabilitiesAcademic SkillsLow Tech Tools
3 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 35
Multiple DisabilitiesAcademic Skills
Devices/Equipment
2 – Switch2 – Computer Switch Interface1 – Single Message Voice Output Device1 – Videotapes Disability Specific1 – Disability Specific Furniture1 – Monitor Glare Screen1 – Device Mounting System
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 36
AutismTop 5 Recommendations
12 – Academic (Software)
9 – Picture Communication Symbol (Software)
8 – Talking Word Processor (Device)
7 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication
7 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication
7 – Keyboarding (Software)
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Autism Communication
Software
9 – Picture Communication Symbol 8 – Academic Software 6 – Talking Word Processor5 – Multimedia3 – Cause and Effect 3 – Keyboarding 1 – Text Reader 1 – Speech Generated Communication 1 – Word Predication
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 38
Autism Communication
Software
3 – Academic Software3 – Keyboarding3 – Talking Word Processor1 – Text Reader1 – Electronic Books1 – Multimedia
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 39
Autism Communication
Low Tech Tools
7 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication
6 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication
5 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 1 – Handwriting Aids
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 40
Autism CommunicationDevices/Equipment
3 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated Communication Device
2 – Switch 2 – Computer Switch Interface2 – Timer 1 – Headphones 1 – Battery Interrupter 1 – Multisensory Reinforcer 1 – Environmental Control Unit
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 41
Autism Academic SkillsDevices/Equipment
2 – Timer1 – Slantboard1 – Multisensory Reinforcer1 – Calculator1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated
Communication Device
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 42
Autism Academic SkillsDevices/Equipment
1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive
Communication
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 43
Autism Handwriting
Software3 – Keyboarding3 – Academic Software3 – Talking Word Processor2 – Text Reader 2 – Picture Communication Symbol1 – Word Prediction1 – Multimedia1 – Speech Generated Communication
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 44
Autism HandwritingLow Tech Tools
3 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations2 – Visual Representation System for
Expressive Communication1 – Handwriting Aids
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 45
Autism Handwriting
Devices/Equipment
2 – Timer1 – Multisensory Reinforcer1 – Slantboard1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated
Communication Device
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 46
Orthopedic Impairment Top 5 Recommendations
6 – Word Prediction (Software)
5 – Academic (Software)
5 – Switch (Device)
4 – Computer Switch Interface (Device)
4 – Portable Word Processor (Device)
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Orthopedic Impairment Communication
Software
3 – Picture Communication Symbol2 – Academic Software2 – Talking Word Processor2 – Word Prediction2 – Cause and Effect1 – Multimedia1 – Speech Generated Communication1 – Keyboarding1 – Enhanced Cursor1 – On-Screen Keyboard
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Orthopedic Impairment Communication
General Classroom Accommodations
No recommendations made in this area.
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 49
Orthopedic Impairment Communication
Low Tech Tools
2 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 50
Orthopedic Impairment CommunicationDevices/Equipment
4 – Switch3 – Computer Switch Interface2 – Voice Output Device Multiple Messages
with Levels and Scanning2 – Battery Interrupter2 – Multisensory Reinforcer 1 – Device Mounting System
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 51
Orthopedic Impairment CommunicationDevices/Equipment
1 – Portable Word Processor1 – Oral Stimulation Device1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated
Communication Device1 – Environmental Control Unit1 – Switch Latch and Timer
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 52
Orthopedic Impairment Handwriting
Software
4 – Word Prediction3 – Keyboarding1 – On-Screen Keyboard1 – Picture Communication Symbol1 – Academic Software1 – Multimedia1 – Talking Word Processor
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 53
Orthopedic Impairment Handwriting
General Classroom Accommodations
1 – Modified Writing Assignment
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 54
Orthopedic Impairment HandwritingLow Tech Tools
1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 55
Orthopedic Impairment Handwriting
Devices/Equipment
4 – Portable Word Processor4 – Disability Specific Accessible Furniture1 – Printer1 – Switch1 – Computer Switch Interface1 – Oral Stimulation Device1 – Non-Slip Material
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 56
Orthopedic Impairment Universal Access
Software
2 – Academic Software1 – On-Screen Keyboard1 – Word Prediction1 – Enhanced Cursor1 – Multimedia
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 57
Orthopedic Impairment Universal Access
General Classroom Accommodations
1 – Modified Writing Assignment
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 58
Orthopedic Impairment Universal Access
Low Tech Tools
1 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 59
Orthopedic Impairment Universal AccessDevices/Equipment
3 – Disability Specific Accessible Furniture1 – Switch1 – Computer Switch Interface1 – Keyguard
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 60
Specific Learning Disabilities Top 5 Recommendations
14 – Keyboarding (Software)
8 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 8 – Portable Word Processor (Device)
6 – Talking Word Processor (Software)
6 – Word Predication (Software)
4 – Decrease Length of Assignment (General Classroom Accommodations/Modifications)
Specific Learning DisabilityHandwriting
Software
11 – Keyboarding 4 – Word Prediction 3 – Talking Word Processor 3 – Time Management 2 – Academic Software 1 – Reference 1 – Text Reader
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 62
Specific Learning DisabilityHandwriting
General Classroom Accommodations
4 – Decreased Length of Assignment3 – Time Management3 – Extended Time3 – Oral Completion of Assignments2 – Modified Writing Assignments1 – Preferential Seating1 – Study Skills
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 63
Specific Learning Disability Handwriting
Low Tech Tools
7 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations2 – Handwriting Aids1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 64
Specific Learning Disability Handwriting
Devices/Equipment
6 – Portable Word Processor2 – Electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell checker1 – Electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell checker with voice output1 – Slantboard1 – Printer
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 65
Specific Learning DisabilityWritten Expression
Software
4 – Keyboarding3 – Talking Word Processor2 – Word Prediction1 – Text Reader
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 66
Specific Learning Disability Written Expression
General Classroom Accommodations
1 – Decreased Length of Assignment1 – Preferential Seating1 – Study Skills
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 67
Specific Learning Disability Written Expression
Low Tech Tools
2 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 68
Specific Learning Disability Written ExpressionDevices/Equipment
2 – Portable Word Processor2 – Headphones
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 69
Specific Learning Disability ReadingSoftware
5 – Keyboarding4 – Talking Word Processors4 – Word Prediction2 – Text Reader1 – Time Management1 – Academic Software
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 70
Specific Learning Disability Reading
General Classroom Accommodations
1 – Time Management
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 71
Specific Learning DisabilityReading
Low Tech Tools
2 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations1 – Handwriting Aids
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 72
Specific Learning DisabilityReading
Devices/Equipment
3 – Portable Word Processors2 – Headphones1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell Checker1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell Checker with Voice Output
November 10, 2005 TED/TAM 2005 73
Dr. Lori MarksNET-AT DirectorEast Tennessee State UniversityHuman Development & LearningBox 70548Johnson City, TN 37614marks@etsu.edu
Marci McMurrayNET-AT Technical Assistance InstructorEast Tennessee State UniversityHuman Development & LearningBox 70548Johnson City, TN 37614mcmurray@etsu.edu
Cindy HalesEast Tennessee State UniversityHuman Development & LearningBox 70548Johnson City, TN 37614halesc@etsu.edu
Melanie YoungVan Pelt Elementary School200 Spring Hill TerraceBristol, VA 24201myoung@bristolvaschools.org
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