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William, 9 year old boy (Problem list (Weak hand muscles, Unable to…

- - - - Rationale: Will help with gripping tools as he has weak hand muscles
  - - - Rationale: Newest piece of technology with programs customized for William that will help William transition through different grade levels. Device comes with voice-to-text, word processing, autocorrect, and other accessibility options and programs to assist William in extended written expression
      - Draft:Builder
      - Kurzweil 3000
      - Bytes of Learning
      - Aurora 3.0
  - - - Rationale: cheaper than high-tech devices like iPads but can provide text-to-speech, strategy feedback, and other organizational functions (Young & MacCormack, 2018)
    - - Rationale: Provide basic word-processing, without the cost related to the purchase and maintenance of a laptop (Young & MacCormack, 2018)
- - - - Was addressed by using a recorder to finish sentences when the client gets fatigued
        
        Implementation of voice-to-text device would benefit client when he gets fatigued from physically writing something
    - - This was addressed by having a clear understanding from his teacher that William can/ will complete classroom activities, but his method in doing so may be a bit different than the rest of the class (e.g. using a computer to type/recorder)
        
        Implementation of noise canceling headphones which will allow William to better retain attention when utilizing his Dream Writer.
    - - This was addressed by having William type instead of relying on his handwriting abilities.
        
        Task could be adapted so William uses a triangular pencil gripper to encourage tripod grasp while writing
        
        Using a slant board may help client write in a straight line and focus better while writing
    - - This was addressed with the use of his personalized AAC (dream writer) which allows William to properly stay engaged in classroom activities.
        
        Portable talking spell checker would check client's spelling while he is writing
  - - - This would help William with his spelling comprehension and expand his vocabulary for higher level written expression
    - - This would help William to determine the correct spelling of the words he chooses to express himself with during written expression
    - - This would help William compose written expression for his schoolwork and assignments
    - - In order to use voice-to-text, his technology would need this feature in order for William to be able to use his voice for written expression instead of his hands.
    - - William can speak to the computer in order to determine the correct spelling of the words he selects for written expression or use dictation services.
    - - This device would help William to hear the words of his assignments and books to help with his dyslexia and comprehension deficits.
    - - William can record his answers for review when unable to continue manually writing
  - - - client can be provided with noise canceling headphones to block out environmental noise
      - A quiet study place free of distractions
    - - Client's word count and spelling accuracy can be compared from previous assignments without updated technology , to assignments completed with MacBook computer with interactive softwares
    - - Student will be provided and trained with updated assistive technology options to improve speed and word count on assignments
    - - verbal cues and verbal encouragement
    - - Parents: help William use and troubleshoot the device at home
      - Teachers: help William use and troubleshoot the device at school
      - Occupational Therapists: to teach AT to William and set up devices