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2.  Individuals require daily living needs in other settings (not just at school)  Many AT devices provide individual functioning (that might NOT have been possible)  There are NUMEROUS daily living AT devices (to suit all the particular needs) 2

3.  EX: ◦ Dycem ◦ Rubberized shelf liner 3

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5.  EX: ◦ Files ◦ Folders ◦ Drawers ◦ Closets 5

6.  EX: ◦ Foam handles ◦ Deep sides ◦ Bendable utensils ◦ Weighted utensils 6

7.  EX: ◦ Cup with cut out rim ◦ Nosey cups ◦ Straw holder ◦ Handy cup 7

8.  EX: ◦ Button hook ◦ Elastic shoe laces, ◦ Velcro (instead of buttons) ◦ Reachers ◦ Sock aids ◦ Dressing sticks ◦ Long-handled shoe horns ◦ Button hooks ◦ Elastic shoe laces ◦ Legs straps 8

9.  EX: ◦ Adapted toothbrushes ◦ Raised toilet seat ◦ Hair dryer stand 9

10.  EX: ◦ Walk-in bath ◦ Easy-access shower ◦ Tub chair ◦ Tub bench with a back ◦ Transfer board ◦ Hand held shower ◦ Long handled sponge ◦ Thermometer ◦ Grab bars 10

11.  EX: ◦ Battery operated flour sifter ◦ Finger tongs ◦ Helper knife ◦ Pan handler ◦ Talking measuring cup ◦ Automatic peeler ◦ Ring peel can opener 11

12.  EX: ◦ Hand controls ◦ Steering controls ◦ Extension controls ◦ Adaptive driving aids ◦ Foot controls 12

13.  Students need help at HOME (not just at school)  AT devices/tools can help students at home learn more effectively  Can range from low-high cost (depending on the needs)  Helps reduce stress by being prepared for learning/studying 13

14.  Pros: ◦ Helps keep students organized ◦ Students understand pictures (if difficulties with reading or smaller print) 14

15.  Pros: ◦ Helps students with organization skills ◦ Provides easy accessibility to store/retrieve assignments 15

16.  Pros: ◦ Shows main ideas/concepts ◦ Enables students to focus on certain information ◦ Can help with tracking as students read to keep place 16

17.  Pros: ◦ Enables learners to listen to pre-recorded lessons ◦ Allows learners to record lessons (instead of missing out on vital information needed for good note taking) ◦ Provides students with writing difficulties to use an oral assessment (rather than a written assessment) 17

18.  Pros: ◦ Keep track of tasks and daily to do's that are so easy to forget if not written down ◦ Help remember homework/tests/projects 18

19.  Pros: ◦ Enables individuals to become more active in communicative interactions ◦ Students with ASD can communicate without the need of visual communication 19

20.  http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/strategies-for- learning-disabilities/assistive-technology-devices/ http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/strategies-for- learning-disabilities/assistive-technology-devices/  http://www.atstar.org/atinfo/at_daily.htm http://www.atstar.org/atinfo/at_daily.htm  http://idahotc.com/Portals/29/Secondary%20Transition%20Docs/6%20%5Bassistiv e%20technology%20checklist%5D%20writeable.pdf http://idahotc.com/Portals/29/Secondary%20Transition%20Docs/6%20%5Bassistiv e%20technology%20checklist%5D%20writeable.pdf  http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free/pdf/Ch11-ActivitiesDailyLiving.pdf http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free/pdf/Ch11-ActivitiesDailyLiving.pdf  http://disability.about.com/od/Hobbies/tp/List-Of-Adaptive-Kitchen-Tools.htm http://disability.about.com/od/Hobbies/tp/List-Of-Adaptive-Kitchen-Tools.htm  http://disability.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=disability&cdn=people &tm=2063&gps=145_14_1422_692&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts =14&zu=http%3A//www.maxiaids.com/products/6790/Maddox-Professional- Helper-Knife.html http://disability.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=disability&cdn=people &tm=2063&gps=145_14_1422_692&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts =14&zu=http%3A//www.maxiaids.com/products/6790/Maddox-Professional- Helper-Knife.html  http://vanconinc.com/equipment/adaptive-driving-aids/ http://vanconinc.com/equipment/adaptive-driving-aids/  http://disabledbathing.com/easy-access-showers/ http://disabledbathing.com/easy-access-showers/  http://www.especialneeds.com/dining-cups-drinking-aids-two-handle-cups- handy-cup.html# http://www.especialneeds.com/dining-cups-drinking-aids-two-handle-cups- handy-cup.html#  http://www.family-friendly-fun.com/disabilities/adaptive-equipment.htm http://www.family-friendly-fun.com/disabilities/adaptive-equipment.htm  http://www.elderstore.com/adaptive-eating-utensils_55.aspx http://www.elderstore.com/adaptive-eating-utensils_55.aspx  http://uca.edu/disability/assistive-technology-lab/ http://uca.edu/disability/assistive-technology-lab/ 20