Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The right device for the right IEP goal!

Now that we've discussed how to make the best choices of devices for specific students, I've included some real life example of IEP performance levels and goals, and I've given examples of an AT device that may be best for that student. Check it out...


IEP # 1

Student:  Mary

Present Levels of Performance: Mary currently communicates with sounds that are not always understood by those around her. She often becomes upset when she is not understood. She likes people and likes to be around both adults and children. She is beginning to play simple games.

Annual Goals: Mary will communicate her interests and needs in three or more environments/situations using a single message voice output device.

AT Device:

Single message voice output device



 

 

 

IEP # 2

Student:  Stephen

Present Levels of Performance: Steven is a four-year-old boy diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder. His placement is in an Early Childhood classroom. He is able to understand and comprehend when spoken to, but does not communicate his needs consistently. When choices are simplified and broken into steps, Steven will try to communicate wants and needs. Peer interactions are limited.

Annual Goals: Steven will use a picture board or voice output device to express wants and needs to adults and peers in both home and school at least four times each day.

AT Device:

Picture Board


 

IEP # 3

Student: Eric

Present Levels of Performance: Eric participates in regular education programs for his academic subjects. His hand strength is limited and he fatigues quickly when doing any handwriting task. Civics and English homework are a particular problem because of lengthy assignments and reports that need to be completed.

Annual Goals: Eric will use a computer or portable word processor to complete 100% of his assignments in 10th grade English and Civics classes.

AT Device:

Portable word processor


 

 

 

IEP # 4

Student: Becky

Present Levels of Performance: Becky is learning to read and is anxious to complete writing assignments with her peers. She is not able to produce handwritten material due to severe spastic quadriplegia. Becky is interested in using the computer and has been introduced to it. The staff helped Becky experiment with several switches in a variety of locations. She seems to be most accurate using a switch mounted next to her head.

Annual Goals: Becky will use a single switch mounted on a switch-mounting arm positioned to the right side of her head and scanning software to access the computer 9 out of 10 times for a variety of educational assignments.

AT Device:

Single switch with mount

 
 


 

IEP #5

Student: Andy

Present Levels of Performance: Andy uses a variety of sounds, gestures, signs, and picture/symbols to communicate with his family. He is social and enjoys parallel play. Andy does not communicate vocally in the classroom, but does use some gestures. At school Andy will sign, but only with prompts.

 

Annual Goals: Andy will increase expressive language production by using a variety of communication methods in the classroom, including sign language, gestures, communication boards, pictures, and simple voice output devices during four out of five opportunities.

At Device:

Communication Board



 

 

What do you think of the devices chosen for these IEPs? Do you think these devices are suitable to the child’s needs?

 

~ Michelle

 

 

Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (2013). Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative.   

Retrieved from:  http://www.wati.org/

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