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What is the primary purpose of the WATI-AT Consideration Guide?
What is the primary purpose of the WATI-AT Consideration Guide?
Which of the following is NOT a category included in the WATI-AT Assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a category included in the WATI-AT Assessment?
What does the 'SETT' Framework help to identify?
What does the 'SETT' Framework help to identify?
Which tool would be categorized under 'Augmentative or Alternative Communication'?
Which tool would be categorized under 'Augmentative or Alternative Communication'?
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What aspect does the WATI-AT Assessment include in its three parts?
What aspect does the WATI-AT Assessment include in its three parts?
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What type of AT service supports effective selection and use of devices?
What type of AT service supports effective selection and use of devices?
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What is an example of adaptive toys and games?
What is an example of adaptive toys and games?
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How can instructional technology assist students with reading disabilities?
How can instructional technology assist students with reading disabilities?
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What is the primary purpose of assistive technology devices?
What is the primary purpose of assistive technology devices?
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Which legislation established programs of grants to states for assistive technology?
Which legislation established programs of grants to states for assistive technology?
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What differentiates high-tech assistive technology from low-tech assistive technology?
What differentiates high-tech assistive technology from low-tech assistive technology?
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What is one of the roles of assistive technology services?
What is one of the roles of assistive technology services?
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What is an example of low-tech assistive technology?
What is an example of low-tech assistive technology?
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Which act requires states to allocate funds for assistive technology services?
Which act requires states to allocate funds for assistive technology services?
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What is a main component of staff training regarding assistive technology?
What is a main component of staff training regarding assistive technology?
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Why might a child with significant disabilities need high-tech assistive technology?
Why might a child with significant disabilities need high-tech assistive technology?
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How does instructional technology specifically assist students with dyslexia?
How does instructional technology specifically assist students with dyslexia?
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What is a key difference between assistive technology and instructional technology?
What is a key difference between assistive technology and instructional technology?
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In which area can instructional technology aid students who have difficulties with math?
In which area can instructional technology aid students who have difficulties with math?
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Which cognitive skills can instructional technology support related to executive function?
Which cognitive skills can instructional technology support related to executive function?
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What is the primary focus of instructional technology in the educational context?
What is the primary focus of instructional technology in the educational context?
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Study Notes
Assistive Technology & Instructional Technology
- Assistive Technology (AT) is defined by special education law as both devices and services.
- Devices are items, equipment, or systems that increase, maintain, or improve a child's functional abilities. This may include commercially available items, modified items or customized equipment.
- Services are any help provided to assist an individual in selecting, acquiring or using an AT device.
- Technology Act (PL 100-407) enabled support programs and grants to states to address AT needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEIA) 2004 defines assistive technology as both devices and services, and states must spend a significant portion of their grants on direct AT services for people with disabilities.
- Low tech includes readily available items to support student needs, like Post-its, stopwatches, highlighters, double-spaced documents with larger font, printed outlines, and printed materials.
- High Tech includes specialized equipment and support services, including software for reading and writing, multi-media software, word processors, tablets, laptops for note-taking, and specialized communication devices.
- Staff should receive training on how to use Assistive Technology in the classroom.
- Assessments should use guides, not for assessment but instead for consideration when using AT. This consideration should use existing information.
Information on Assessing AT Needs
- Collected information helps guide further assessment.
- Assessments should ideally be completed in one sitting.
- Assess what is currently in place and what could be in place in the future.
- Assessments use gathering, decision making, and trying out different options (sampling).
- Seven categories include: positioning devices, mobility devices, augmentative/alternative communication, computer access, adaptive toys/games, adaptive environments and assistive technology services. These categories support the identification of students' needs and goals.
Information on Instructional Technology
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IT can support students with reading disabilities (like dyslexia) with decoding and vocabulary.
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IT supports students with writing disabilities like dysgraphia with aspects of fine motor skills, language processing, and visual spatial skills.
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IT helps students with math disabilities. Examples include visualizing, recognizing patterns, and using numbers.
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IT helps with executive function support in making goals, plans, budgeting time management skills, and repair strategies.
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Assistive technology is mandated by Special education Law
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Instructional technology is not.
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Instructional technology focuses on teaching through varying technological tools to improve learning. This includes using technology to improve understanding of different concepts and support learning.
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This quiz delves into the definitions and implications of assistive technology (AT) as per special education law. It covers essential aspects such as devices, services, and relevant legislation like the Technology Act and IDEIA 2004, as well as examples of low-tech solutions. Test your knowledge on how AT supports individuals with disabilities.
