Case Presentation Terri Cunnningham Kari Kaufman Kristi Blair
Assessment Results Minnesota –Matching forms and letters: 100% –Matched printed words from words dictated: 100% –Yes/no questions from sentences read: 67% Better comprehension when sentences read to her –Naming pictures: 100% –Adequately wrote numbers 1-20, first and last name, upper and lowercase letters (dictated by student intern) –Writing words dictated by student intern: 5/7 –Writing sentences containing a given word: 2/7
Assessment Results Typing –1.52 wpm –Great effort and difficulty finding keys on keyboard –Slow due to right hand paralysis –Difficulty with spelling
Assessment Results Speaking dynamically –Able to navigate adequately –More detailed conversation due to symbol representation on buttons
Assessment Results Lightwriter –Described “cookie theft” picture Difficulty formulating sentences Slow and effortful typing Spelling errors One sentence completed
Recommendations Lightwriter –Not recommended Dynavox –MT4 model recommended Light and easy to carry (3.2 pounds, shoulder strap) Can be programmed for individual needs Keyboard and picture options Price: $6,679