SPED 427 Instructional Strategies: Preschool

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SPED 427Instructional Strategies Preschool

• Assistive Technology
• Real Life AT

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Assistive Technology What is it?

• Assistive technology is technology used by
  individuals with disabilities in order to perform
  functions that might otherwise be difficult or
  impossible

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Assistive Technology What is it?

• Assistive Technology products can enable people
  with disabilities to accomplish daily living
  tasks, assist them in communication, education,
  work or recreation activities, in essence, help
  them achieve greater independence and enhance
  their quality of life

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Assistive Technology What is it?

• Assistive Technology Services support people with
  disabilities or their caregivers to help them
  select, acquire, or use adaptive devices. Such
  services include functional evaluations, training
  on devices, product demonstration, and equipment
  purchasing or leasing.

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Life Story

• Drew and his mom, Brenda
• History
• New directions
• New opportunities
• New world

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Assistive Technology Images
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AT in the Classroom
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AT in the Home
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AT in the Community
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AT in Recreation and Leisure Settings
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AT in the Workplace
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AT in Post-Secondary Settings
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Objectives for AT Unit

• Understand and appreciate potential of children
  with disabilities
• Explore possibilities of assistive technology
  (AT) in the field of early childhood education
• Consider impact of AT on the lives of children in
  the home, community, and educational settings

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Expectations for AT Unit

• Participate in classroom discussions and
  activities
• Begin working on an in-class, 30 point
  assignment/project at the end of week two to be
  completed at the end of week three
• Develop a resource list of AT options for early
  childhood case study
• Complete a 30 point examination at the end of
  week three
• Covering material presented regarding AT and
  early childhood education