Assistive Technology Overview

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What is Assistive Technology?

In a nutshell, assistive technology is a piece of equipment that supports a student with a disability. They are often used in the classroom for students with disabilities to show their learning but they can also assist people on daily functional skills.

What are the “levels” of AT?

There are three levels of assistive technology: low, mid, and high. 

Low: Low assistive technology is anything used that is usually cheap, no mechanical operation, and simple. An example of this would be a pencil grip. 

http://www.amazon.com/The-Pencil-Grip-Universal-TPG-11106/dp/B001SN8HOY

Mid: Mid assistive technology is anything used that is usually more expensive, requires batteries, and are a little more complex to use than low tech. An example of this would be a digital recorder.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICD-AX412-Stereo-Digital-Recorder/dp/B004M8STL8

High: High assistive technology is anything used that is quite expensive, digital, and requires training in order to use it. An example of this would be an electric wheelchair.

http://www.customizedmobility.com/Electric_Wheelchairs_Electric_Scooters.html

What are some resources for AT?

I currently reside in Palm Beach County so a great resource here can be found right on the school district website! There are links to resources for handwriting, study skills, math, reading, and specificially for ASD and IND students.