Northeast Tennessee Assistive Technology Cooperative Presents Lori Marks, Ph. D. Marci McMurray, M....

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

http://tennessee.gov/education/speced/TEIS/regional_map.php


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

http://www.etsu.edu/


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


Services

• Support the development of AT resources within schools– Identify AT needs– Provide professional development

in AT– Provide an AT lending library


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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


Grade Levels

• Preschool (3 – 5)• Elementary (K-5th)• Middle School (6th-8th)• High School (9th – 12th +)


Educational Settings

• Full Inclusion • Resource• Extended Resource• Self-contained• Homebound


AT RecommendationCategories

• Software• General Classroom Accommodations/

Modifications• Low Tech Tools• Devices/Equipment• Training to School Personnel• Services to Student


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)


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


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


Multiple DisabilitiesCommunication

General Classroom Accommodations

1 – Extended Time1 – Study Skills


Multiple DisabilitiesCommunication Low Tech Tools


5 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication

4 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 1 – Handwriting Aids



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



Devices/Equipment2 – Keyguard2 – Environmental Control Unit1 – Portable Word Processor1 – Printer1 – Headphones1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell

Checker1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell

Checker with Voice Output


Multiple DisabilitiesFunctional Skills

Software

1 – Multimedia4 – Cause and Effect3 – Picture Communication Symbol2 – Academic Software1 – Talking Word Processor1 – Enhanced Cursor1 – Mouse Training Software




1 – Extended Time


Multiple DisabilitiesFunctional Skills Low Tech Tools

3 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication2 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations



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


Multiple DisabilitiesAcademic Skills

Software

5 – Academic Software4 – Picture Communication Symbol3 – Talking Word Processor2 – Multimedia2 – Keyboarding2 – Word Prediction2 – Cause and Effect1 – Electronic Books




1 – Extended Time


Multiple DisabilitiesAcademic SkillsLow Tech Tools

3 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations



Devices/Equipment

2 – Switch2 – Computer Switch Interface1 – Single Message Voice Output Device1 – Videotapes Disability Specific1 – Disability Specific Furniture1 – Monitor Glare Screen1 – Device Mounting System


AutismTop 5 Recommendations

12 – Academic (Software)

9 – Picture Communication Symbol (Software)

8 – Talking Word Processor (Device)



7 – Keyboarding (Software)


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



Software

3 – Academic Software3 – Keyboarding3 – Talking Word Processor1 – Text Reader1 – Electronic Books1 – Multimedia



Low Tech Tools



5 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 1 – Handwriting Aids


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


Autism Academic SkillsDevices/Equipment

2 – Timer1 – Slantboard1 – Multisensory Reinforcer1 – Calculator1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated



Autism Academic SkillsDevices/Equipment

1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive

Communication


Autism Handwriting

Software3 – Keyboarding3 – Academic Software3 – Talking Word Processor2 – Text Reader 2 – Picture Communication Symbol1 – Word Prediction1 – Multimedia1 – Speech Generated Communication


Autism HandwritingLow Tech Tools

3 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations2 – Visual Representation System for

Expressive Communication1 – Handwriting Aids


Autism Handwriting

Devices/Equipment

2 – Timer1 – Multisensory Reinforcer1 – Slantboard1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated



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)


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




No recommendations made in this area.



Low Tech Tools



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


Orthopedic Impairment CommunicationDevices/Equipment

1 – Portable Word Processor1 – Oral Stimulation Device1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated

Communication Device1 – Environmental Control Unit1 – Switch Latch and Timer


Orthopedic Impairment Handwriting

Software

4 – Word Prediction3 – Keyboarding1 – On-Screen Keyboard1 – Picture Communication Symbol1 – Academic Software1 – Multimedia1 – Talking Word Processor




1 – Modified Writing Assignment


Orthopedic Impairment HandwritingLow Tech Tools




Devices/Equipment

4 – Portable Word Processor4 – Disability Specific Accessible Furniture1 – Printer1 – Switch1 – Computer Switch Interface1 – Oral Stimulation Device1 – Non-Slip Material


Orthopedic Impairment Universal Access

Software

2 – Academic Software1 – On-Screen Keyboard1 – Word Prediction1 – Enhanced Cursor1 – Multimedia




1 – Modified Writing Assignment



Low Tech Tools



Orthopedic Impairment Universal AccessDevices/Equipment

3 – Disability Specific Accessible Furniture1 – Switch1 – Computer Switch Interface1 – Keyguard


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


Specific Learning DisabilityHandwriting


4 – Decreased Length of Assignment3 – Time Management3 – Extended Time3 – Oral Completion of Assignments2 – Modified Writing Assignments1 – Preferential Seating1 – Study Skills


Specific Learning Disability Handwriting

Low Tech Tools

7 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations2 – Handwriting Aids1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication


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


Specific Learning DisabilityWritten Expression

Software

4 – Keyboarding3 – Talking Word Processor2 – Word Prediction1 – Text Reader


Specific Learning Disability Written Expression


1 – Decreased Length of Assignment1 – Preferential Seating1 – Study Skills


Specific Learning Disability Written Expression

Low Tech Tools

2 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations


Specific Learning Disability Written ExpressionDevices/Equipment

2 – Portable Word Processor2 – Headphones


Specific Learning Disability ReadingSoftware

5 – Keyboarding4 – Talking Word Processors4 – Word Prediction2 – Text Reader1 – Time Management1 – Academic Software


Specific Learning Disability Reading


1 – Time Management


Specific Learning DisabilityReading

Low Tech Tools

2 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations1 – Handwriting Aids


Specific Learning DisabilityReading

Devices/Equipment

3 – Portable Word Processors2 – Headphones1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell Checker1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell Checker with Voice Output


Dr. Lori MarksNET-AT DirectorEast Tennessee State UniversityHuman Development & LearningBox 70548Johnson City, TN [email protected]

Marci McMurrayNET-AT Technical Assistance InstructorEast Tennessee State UniversityHuman Development & LearningBox 70548Johnson City, TN [email protected]

Cindy HalesEast Tennessee State UniversityHuman Development & LearningBox 70548Johnson City, TN [email protected]

Melanie YoungVan Pelt Elementary School200 Spring Hill TerraceBristol, VA [email protected]

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