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Teach Now 2019 - Assistive Technologies for Intervention with Special…

- - - - electronic communication boards
      - smartphone applications
        
        Dragon Dictation App
        
        TTSReader
        
        Smarty Ears Apps
        
        Articulation Station
        
        Speech Journal
      - Speech Generating Devices,
      - Electronic Fluency Devices for People with Stutters
        
        Frequency Altered Feedback (FAF): Changes the pitch of user hears his/her own voice
        
        Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF): Plays the users voice back delayed by a fraction of a second
    - - Picture Boards: users can point to images, words, pictures, drawings, or letters in order to communicate their message. The pointing might be done with the user's hands, other body parts, eye gaze, or a pointer held in the hands or mouth.
      - Pen and Paper: to simply write messages
  - - - Math "manipulative"
      - "Auditory Sensory" tools
        
        colorful, playful, and high energy videos
        
        Strategies in
        the classroom
        
        Give extra breaks/time
        
        lots and lots of visuals
        
        create a routine/schedule
        
        1 more item...
        
        "Fidgets" used for distractions/ antsy students
        
        timer to keep routine and monitor breaktime
        
        stress ball as a seat to help maintain focus
        
        For nonverbal students "I want to chart"
        
        Go Talk app used for nonverbal students
        
        Cue Cards used for behavior and reward system
  - - - Multisensory Tools
        
        Dyslexia
        
        Word Building
        
        Read It, Write it, Build It
        
        Sand Writing
        
        Dysgraphia
        
        "Wet-Try-Dry"
        
        Spaced Kid
        
        Mazes
        
        Dyscalculia
        
        Use of Manipulatives Like counters
        
        Movement
        
        Musical connections - using notes and musical timing
        
        ADHD
        
        Movement - Taking stretching breaks or moving from task to task
        
        Using muscle memory to study
      - Can meet same standards as students without disabilities when highly structured interventions are put into place.
      - Often display a combination of academic, behavioral and social problems.
      - Often hard to distinguish from students without disabilities, especially in non-school settings.
    - - Dysgraphia:
        
        Vaious Organizers for Writing
      - Dyscalculia:
        
        Various Organizers for Math
  - - - Internalized Behavior
        
        Depression
        
        Eating Disorder
        
        Hyperactivity
        
        Impulsiveness
        
        Withdrawl
      - Externalized Behavior
        
        Verbal Outbursts
        
        Aggression
        
        Temper Tamtrums/Inappropriate Crying
  - - - 1) Restricted intellectual functioning - measured using IQ test. Scores under 70 indicates disability.
      - 2) Restricted adaptive behaviour- defined by the ability to use conceptual skills, social skills, and practical skills
      - Characteristics- attention deficits, difficulties with memory and language development, weak academic performance, poor social skills
    - - Quiet workspace: They tend to get distracted more easily and often struggle with attention. Ensure that the child has a work/ study space that is quiet and free from distractions.
      - Functional activities: Teach practical things that will be useful, such as how to find their way to their friend’s house.
      - Repetition of concepts: Need opportunity to practice it many times in order to learn and remember the concept.
      - Hands on learning: Using all the senses to learn also helps them learn and retain information better.
    - - Receptive: Text to speech software like talking dictionaries, visuwords, audiobooks
      - Speaking: Cue cards, Prezi, ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
      - Reading: Kurzweil 3000, Storyline Online, Project Gutenberg
      - Writing: Computerized pens, iWordQ, Dragon Dictation
  - - - Behavioral
        
        Use Positive Behavior Reinforcement
        
        Reinforce Self-Monitoring
        
        Confer W/Parents
        
        Create Check-In/Check-Out
      - Environmental
        
        Minimize Classroom Distractions
        
        Allow Sensory Breaks
        
        Written/Pictorial Schedule
      - Academic/ Organizational
        
        Create Assignment Checklists
        
        Model/Reinforce Organization System
        
        Offer Extended Time
    - - Reading
        
        WordTalk
        
        E-Readers
        
        Reading Pen
        
        Picture It
        
        Word Maker
      - Math
        
        Number Concepts
        
        Fast Math
        
        Math Player
        
        Unifix Software
        
        Class Works
      - Writing
        
        Draft Builder
        
        On-Screen
        
        Power Writer
        
        Talking Dictionary
        
        Write Out Loud
- - - - Consider seating arrangements
      - Use Captions - especially when utilizing video
      - Don't speak while facing away from the students
      - Speak Clearly
      - Allow students to record your lessons
      - Try to limit unnecessary noise
  - - - AFO Bracing to correct for a variety of mobility issues
        
        A variety of wheelchairs, some that include standing and laying positions or addtional arm and head rests/restraints.
      - Dynamic Human Voice Emulator Software
      - Writing Devices for those developing fine motor skills
      - Service Dogs for Mobility
  - - - Typoscope
      - Task Lighting
      - Large Print Keyboard
    - - Various types of Magnifiers
    - - Auditory Books
      - Electronic Dictionary with Speech
  - - - Braille translation software
      - Screen reader
      - Braille Printer
    - - Braille notetaker
      - Electronic Braillewriter
    - - TDD with Braille output
  - - - Infrared and Audio Induction Loop systems
        
        Coupling accessories (for connectivity to media devices such as computers, TVs, tablets, smartphones, etc.)
    - - Captioning
        
        Real-Time Transcription
        
        Telecommunication
  - - - Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers -- provide ramps and ample space for supports
    - - Recording Devices (Sony Series Voice Recorder or TASCAM Portable Digital Recorder)
      - Writing Assistance (Dragon Naturally Speaking)
      - Speech Generating Devices (Go Talk)
    - - select a classroom buddy, chunk assignments, be flexible about expectations, use multi-sensory lessons, facilitate note-taking, minimize distractions, provide repetition and consistency, provide schedules and journals, and support executive functioning.
  - - - break tasks into small steps
        
        be sure to give them IMMEDIATE feedback. Delayed feedback would cause students to make a connection between cause and effect.
  - - - Apps that monitor behavior (e.g. Birdhouse)
      - App that can be used as educational tools (e.g. Millie Moreorless, Expressive Builder)
      - Apps that assist with being therapeutic (e.g. Behavior Tracker PRO)
      - Apps that help students communicate (e.g. Proloquo2go)
    - - Mobility Aid
      - Wheel Chair
    - - Augmentative Communication Device