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 Assistive Technology Team Evaluations

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Local Education Areas Served by the NET-AT Cooperative 16 LEAs in the First Tennessee RegionFirst 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Services Support the development of AT resources within schools –Identify AT needs –Provide professional development in AT –Provide an AT lending library

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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.

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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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November 10, 2005TED/TAM Disability Categories of Students Assessed Autism Blind Deaf/Blind Developmental Delay Emotional disturbance Hearing Impaired Intellectually gifted Language Impairment Mental Retardation Multiple Disabilities Orthopedic Impairment Other-Functional Delayed Other Health Impairments Specific Learning Disability Speech Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairment

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November 10, 2005TED/TAM Areas of Need Communication Functional Skills Academic Skills Written Expression Reading Math Computer Access Handwriting Universal Access

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Grade Levels Preschool (3 – 5) Elementary (K-5 th ) Middle School (6 th -8 th ) High School (9 th – 12 th +)

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Educational Settings Full Inclusion Resource Extended Resource Self-contained Homebound

November 10, 2005TED/TAM AT Recommendation Categories Software General Classroom Accommodations/ Modifications Low Tech Tools Devices/Equipment Training to School Personnel Services to Student

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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)

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Communication Software 19 – Picture Communication Symbol 18 – Cause and Effect 10 – Multimedia 9 – Academic Software 2 – Electronic Books 1 – Keyboarding 1 – Talking Word Processor 1 – Speech Generated Communication 1 – On-Screen Keyboard

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Communication General Classroom Accommodations 1 – Extended Time 1 – Study Skills

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Communication Low Tech Tools 12 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication 5 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication 4 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 1 – Handwriting Aids

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Communication Devices/Equipment 18 – Computer Switch Interface 17 – Switch 13 – Single Message Voice Output Device 12 – 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

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Communication Devices/Equipment 2 – Keyguard 2 – Environmental Control Unit 1 – Portable Word Processor 1 – Printer 1 – Headphones 1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell Checker 1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell Checker with Voice Output

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Functional Skills Software 1 – Multimedia 4 – Cause and Effect 3 – Picture Communication Symbol 2 – Academic Software 1 – Talking Word Processor 1 – Enhanced Cursor 1 – Mouse Training Software

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Functional Skills General Classroom Accommodations 1 – Extended Time

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Functional Skills Low Tech Tools 3 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication 2 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication 1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Functional Skills Devices/Equipment 6 – Single Message Voice Output Deice 4 – Computer Switch Interface 4 – Switch 4 – Multisensory Device 3 – Latch and Timer 3 – Battery Interrupter 1 – Disability Specific Accessible Furniture 1 – Environmental Control Unit

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Academic Skills Software 5 – Academic Software 4 – Picture Communication Symbol 3 – Talking Word Processor 2 – Multimedia 2 – Keyboarding 2 – Word Prediction 2 – Cause and Effect 1 – Electronic Books

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Academic Skills General Classroom Accommodations 1 – Extended Time

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Academic Skills Low Tech Tools 3 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication 1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication 1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Multiple Disabilities Academic Skills Devices/Equipment 2 – Switch 2 – Computer Switch Interface 1 – Single Message Voice Output Device 1 – Videotapes Disability Specific 1 – Disability Specific Furniture 1 – Monitor Glare Screen 1 – Device Mounting System

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Top 5 Recommendations 12 – Academic (Software) 9 – Picture Communication Symbol (Software) 8 – Talking Word Processor (Device) 7 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication 7 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication 7 – Keyboarding (Software)

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Communication Software 9 – Picture Communication Symbol 8 – Academic Software 6 – Talking Word Processor 5 – Multimedia 3 – Cause and Effect 3 – Keyboarding 1 – Text Reader 1 – Speech Generated Communication 1 – Word Predication

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Communication Software 3 – Academic Software 3 – Keyboarding 3 – Talking Word Processor 1 – Text Reader 1 – Electronic Books 1 – Multimedia

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Communication Low Tech Tools 7 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication 6 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication 5 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 1 – Handwriting Aids

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Communication Devices/Equipment 3 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated Communication Device 2 – Switch 2 – Computer Switch Interface 2 – Timer 1 – Headphones 1 – Battery Interrupter 1 – Multisensory Reinforcer 1 – Environmental Control Unit

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Academic Skills Devices/Equipment 2 – Timer 1 – Slantboard 1 – Multisensory Reinforcer 1 – Calculator 1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated Communication Device

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Academic Skills Devices/Equipment 1 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Handwriting Software 3 – Keyboarding 3 – Academic Software 3 – Talking Word Processor 2 – Text Reader 2 – Picture Communication Symbol 1 – Word Prediction 1 – Multimedia 1 – Speech Generated Communication

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Handwriting Low Tech Tools 3 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 2 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication 1 – Handwriting Aids

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Autism Handwriting Devices/Equipment 2 – Timer 1 – Multisensory Reinforcer 1 – Slantboard 1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated Communication Device

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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)

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Communication Software 3 – Picture Communication Symbol 2 – Academic Software 2 – Talking Word Processor 2 – Word Prediction 2 – Cause and Effect 1 – Multimedia 1 – Speech Generated Communication 1 – Keyboarding 1 – Enhanced Cursor 1 – On-Screen Keyboard

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Communication General Classroom Accommodations No recommendations made in this area.

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Communication Low Tech Tools 2 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Communication Devices/Equipment 4 – Switch 3 – Computer Switch Interface 2 – Voice Output Device Multiple Messages with Levels and Scanning 2 – Battery Interrupter 2 – Multisensory Reinforcer 1 – Device Mounting System

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Communication Devices/Equipment 1 – Portable Word Processor 1 – Oral Stimulation Device 1 – Dynamic Screen Speech Generated Communication Device 1 – Environmental Control Unit 1 – Switch Latch and Timer

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Handwriting Software 4 – Word Prediction 3 – Keyboarding 1 – On-Screen Keyboard 1 – Picture Communication Symbol 1 – Academic Software 1 – Multimedia 1 – Talking Word Processor

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Handwriting General Classroom Accommodations 1 – Modified Writing Assignment

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Handwriting Low Tech Tools 1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Handwriting Devices/Equipment 4 – Portable Word Processor 4 – Disability Specific Accessible Furniture 1 – Printer 1 – Switch 1 – Computer Switch Interface 1 – Oral Stimulation Device 1 – Non-Slip Material

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Universal Access Software 2 – Academic Software 1 – On-Screen Keyboard 1 – Word Prediction 1 – Enhanced Cursor 1 – Multimedia

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Universal Access General Classroom Accommodations 1 – Modified Writing Assignment

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Universal Access Low Tech Tools 1 – Visual Representation System for Expressive Communication

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Orthopedic Impairment Universal Access Devices/Equipment 3 – Disability Specific Accessible Furniture 1 – Switch 1 – Computer Switch Interface 1 – Keyguard

November 10, 2005TED/TAM 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 Disability Handwriting Software 11 – Keyboarding 4 – Word Prediction 3 – Talking Word Processor 3 – Time Management 2 – Academic Software 1 – Reference 1 – Text Reader

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Handwriting General Classroom Accommodations 4 – Decreased Length of Assignment 3 – Time Management 3 – Extended Time 3 – Oral Completion of Assignments 2 – Modified Writing Assignments 1 – Preferential Seating 1 – Study Skills

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Handwriting Low Tech Tools 7 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 2 – Handwriting Aids 1 – Low Tech Strategies for Receptive Communication

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Handwriting Devices/Equipment 6 – Portable Word Processor 2 – Electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell checker 1 – Electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell checker with voice output 1 – Slantboard 1 – Printer

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Written Expression Software 4 – Keyboarding 3 – Talking Word Processor 2 – Word Prediction 1 – Text Reader

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Written Expression General Classroom Accommodations 1 – Decreased Length of Assignment 1 – Preferential Seating 1 – Study Skills

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Written Expression Low Tech Tools 2 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Written Expression Devices/Equipment 2 – Portable Word Processor 2 – Headphones

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Reading Software 5 – Keyboarding 4 – Talking Word Processors 4 – Word Prediction 2 – Text Reader 1 – Time Management 1 – Academic Software

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Reading General Classroom Accommodations 1 – Time Management

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Reading Low Tech Tools 2 – Low Tech Instructional Adaptations 1 – Handwriting Aids

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Specific Learning Disability Reading Devices/Equipment 3 – Portable Word Processors 2 – Headphones 1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell Checker 1 – Electronic Dictionary/Thesaurus/Spell Checker with Voice Output

November 10, 2005TED/TAM Dr. Lori Marks NET-AT Director East Tennessee State University Human Development & Learning Box Johnson City, TN Marci McMurray NET-AT Technical Assistance Instructor East Tennessee State University Human Development & Learning Box Johnson City, TN Cindy Hales East Tennessee State University Human Development & Learning Box Johnson City, TN Melanie Young Van Pelt Elementary School 200 Spring Hill Terrace Bristol, VA Presenter’s Contact Information