Assistive Technology : Access for All Students

by Johnston, Linda; Beard, Lawrence A.; Bowden Carpenter, Laura

• ISBN13: 9780131175693
• ISBN10: 0131175696
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This new book is organized around the theme of universal design and discusses how assistive technology can help educators meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Based on the fieldrs"s most current research and latest laws and regulations, this book examines assistive technology for young children, high incidence disabilities, positioning and mobility, communication, sensory impairments, distance learning and more. Ethical standards of practice and multicultural issues are also considered throughout. The book addresses a variety of settings and discusses how assistive technology can be used not only in the school, but also in the home, community, work place and independent living environment.

Table of Contents

Assistive Technology: An Introduction and Overview	2	(22)
Chapter View	2	(1)
Chapter Focus	2	(1)
Assisitive Technology Snapshot: Meet Ann Slovic, Paul Ramirez, Mary O'Donald, Yun Lee, and Catherine Wyatt	3	(1)
Introduction to Assistive Technology	4	(1)
Assistive Technology Defined	4	(1)
Laws and Assistive Technology	4	(6)
The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988	4	(1)
Telecommunications Act of 1996	5	(1)
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998	5	(1)
Assistive Technology Act of 1998	6	(1)
Assistive Technology Act of 2004	6	(1)
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975	7	(1)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990	7	(1)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997	8	(1)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004	8	(1)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973	9	(1)
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990	9	(1)
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001	9	(1)
The Assistive Technology Continuum	10	(2)
No Tech	10	(1)
Light Tech	11	(1)
High Tech	12	(1)
Funding for Assistive Technology	12	(2)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	14	(6)
Accessing the General Education Curriculum	14	(2)
Universal Design for Learning	16	(4)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: The AT Continuum	20	(1)
Chapter Review	21	(2)
References	23	(1)
Evaluating Assistive Technology for Classroom Use	24	(20)
Chapter View	24	(1)
Chapter Focus	24	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Ernest Hill	25	(1)
Collaborative Teaming	26	(8)
Multidisciplinary Model	26	(1)
Interdisciplinary Model	26	(1)
Transdisciplinary Model	26	(1)
The Individualized Education Program Team	27	(1)
Roles of Individualized Education Program Members	27	(3)
Team Participation and the Assessment Process	30	(1)
Student and Teacher Support	31	(1)
Problem Solving	31	(1)
Assistive Technology Considerations	32	(2)
Referral and Assessment for Assistive Technology	34	(5)
Step One: Referral for Assistive Technology Assessment	34	(1)
Step Two: Conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment	34	(3)
Step Three: The Individualized Education Program Team	37	(1)
Step Four: Implementation of the Assistive Technology Device	38	(1)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	39	(1)
Examples of Assistive Technology Assessment	40	(1)
Recommendations	40	(1)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Sample Referral Letter	41	(1)
Chapter Review	42	(1)
References	43	(1)
Assistive Technology for the Young Child	44	(18)
Chapter View	44	(1)
Chapter Focus	44	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Becky Crawford	45	(1)
Early Childhood Special Education	46	(3)
Early Intervention and Assistive Technology	46	(1)
Assistive Technology and the Individualized Family Service Plan	47	(1)
Service Delivery	48	(1)
Transition	48	(1)
Preschool Special Education	48	(1)
Assistive Technology and Service Delivery	49	(4)
Planning for Assistive Technology	49	(3)
Assistive Technology Funding Considerations	52	(1)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	53	(5)
Assistive Technology and Play	53	(1)
Adapting Activities in the Environment	53	(1)
Assistive Technology and Toys	54	(1)
Assistive Technology and Literacy	55	(2)
Assistive Technology and Developmental Domains	57	(1)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: The FATTE (Family, Assistive Technology, Timeliness, Environment) Model	58	(1)
Chapter Review	58	(3)
References	61	(1)
Assistive Technology for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities	62	(18)
Chapter View	62	(1)
Chapter Focus	62	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Mike Santos	63	(1)
High-Incidence Disabilities Defined	64	(2)
Mental Retardation	64	(1)
Learning Disabilities	64	(1)
Emotional Disturbance	65	(1)
Students with Mild Disabilities	65	(1)
Assistive Technology and Academics	66	(7)
Gaining Information	66	(4)
Expressing Information	70	(3)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	73	(3)
Mathematics and Assistive Technology	73	(2)
Other Content Areas	75	(1)
Assistive Technology and Organization	76	(1)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Assistive Technology Inclusion Tips	76	(1)
Chapter Review	77	(1)
References	78	(2)
Assistive Technology for Positioning and Mobility	80	(16)
Chapter View	80	(1)
Chapter Focus	80	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Joan Rutherford	81	(1)
Orthopedic Impairment	82	(1)
Positioning for Access to the General Education Curriculum	82	(3)
Alignment	84	(1)
Adaptive Equipment	84	(1)
Assistive Technology for Mobility	85	(4)
Mobility Systems	87	(2)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	89	(4)
Peer Acceptance	90	(1)
Assistive Technology Devices for Students with Physical Disabilities	91	(1)
Physical Management Routines	91	(1)
Proper Positioning	92	(1)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Wheelchair Etiquette	93	(3)
Chapter Review	93	(2)
References	95	(1)
Assistive Technology for Communication	96	(24)
Chapter View	96	(1)
Chapter Focus	96	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Betty Taylor	97	(1)
Communication	98	(2)
Language	99	(1)
Speech	99	(1)
Communication Disorders	100	(2)
Language Impairments	100	(1)
Speech Impairments	100	(2)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication	102	(6)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Defined	102	(1)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Choices	102	(1)
Indications	103	(1)
Implementations	104	(1)
The Technology Continuum for Augmentative and Alternative Communication	104	(4)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	108	(7)
Preparation for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Use	108	(2)
Assistive Technology and the Speech--Language Pathologist	110	(2)
Assistive Technology Strategies for Language	112	(1)
Assistive Technology Strategies for Speech	112	(1)
Assistive Technology Strategies for Reading	113	(1)
Assistive Technology Strategies for Writing	114	(1)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: A Daily Schedule for a Student Communication Board	115	(1)
Chapter Review	116	(2)
References	118	(2)
Assistive Technology for Sensory Impairments	120	(28)
Chapter View	120	(1)
Chapter Focus	120	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Kay Griggs	121	(2)
Sensory Impairments	123	(6)
Visual Impairments	123	(3)
Hearing Impairments	126	(1)
Deaf--Blindness	127	(2)
Assistive Technology Devices for Sensory Impairments	129	(10)
Assistive Technology Devices for Students with Visual Impairments	129	(5)
Assistive Technology Devices for Students with Hearing Impairments	134	(4)
Assistive Technology Devices for Students with Deaf-Blindness	138	(1)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	139	(4)
Age of Onset: Implications for Assistive Technology and Student Learning	139	(1)
Assistive Technology for Learning for Students with Visual Impairments	140	(1)
Assistive Technology for Learning for Students with Hearing Impairments	141	(1)
Assistive Technology for Learning for Students with Deaf--Blindness	142	(1)
Assistive Technology and Art Activities for Students with Sensory Impairments	142	(1)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Art and Students with Sensory Impairments	143	(1)
Chapter Review	144	(2)
References	146	(2)
Assistive Technology for Transition to the Adult World	148	(24)
Chapter View	148	(1)
Chapter Focus	148	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Mary McClain	149	(1)
Assistive Technology and Transition	150	(2)
Transition Defined	150	(2)
Barriers	152	(1)
Assistive Technology and Transition to Postsecondary Education	152	(2)
Preparing for the Postsecondary Environment	152	(2)
Assistive Technology and Transition to Employment	154	(5)
Guidelines for Transition to Employment	156	(3)
Assistive Technology and Interpersonal Networks	159	(2)
Social Skills	159	(1)
Interpersonal Problem Solving	160	(1)
Leisure and Recreation	160	(1)
Assistive Technology and Daily Living	161	(1)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	161	(6)
Assistive Technology and Transition in the Elementary School	162	(1)
Assistive Technology and Transition in the Middle School and Secondary School	163	(4)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Utilizing Assistive Technology to Meet Transition Goals	167	(1)
Chapter Review	167	(2)
References	169	(3)
Assistive Technology for Distance Learning	172	(18)
Chapter View	172	(1)
Chapter Focus	172	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Jerome Durgin	173	(1)
Distance Education	174	(1)
Components of Distance Education	174	(1)
Distance Teaching	175	(10)
Real-Time Teaching	175	(2)
Asynchronous Teaching	177	(3)
Academic Development	180	(1)
Web Development and Accessibility	181	(4)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	185	(1)
Newsletters	185	(1)
Homework Hotlines	185	(1)
E-Mail	185	(1)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Are Your Students Ready for Distance Learning?	186	(1)
Chapter Review	187	(1)
References	188	(2)
Assistive Technology and Ethical Standards of Practice	190	(11)
Chapter View	190	(1)
Chapter Focus	190	(1)
Assistive Technology Snapshot: Meet Mr. Chunn	191	(1)
Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice	192	(4)
Ethics	192	(1)
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America	193	(1)
The Council for Exceptional Children	194	(1)
Professional Ethics and Special Education	195	(1)
Professional Development	196	(1)
Professional Publications	196	(1)
Professional Organizations	196	(1)
Planning for Professional Development	197	(1)
Assistive Technology for Student Learning	197	(1)
Confidentiality and Privacy Issues	197	(1)
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Self-Assessment for Professional Development: How Do I Rate on the Top 10?	198	(1)
Chapter Review	198	(1)
References	199	(2)
Author Index	201	(2)
Subject Index	203