REFERRAL AND ASSESSMENT
by Tiffani Franks Bagley
1. STEP TWO: Conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment
2. STEP ONE: Referral for Assistive Technology Assessment
3. A: A referral is made.
4. C: Prior and current data is used for consideration
4.1. Student or personal data
4.2. Medical data for vital concerns
4.3. Vision and hearinng reports
4.4. Information about any technology or devices currently being used
4.5. Background Information regarding any related services provided previously for the student
5. B: Team meets to consider referral
6. STEP THREE: The Individualized Education Program Team
7. STEP FOUR: Implementation of the Assistive Technology Device
8. A: Direct Observation
8.1. Cognitive Skills
8.2. Current use of any AT devices
8.3. Sensory Skills
8.4. Motor Skills
8.5. Vocational and Independent Living Skills ( Older students only)
8.6. Communication Skills
8.7. Social Skills
9. B: Interviews
9.1. Family Concerns and Expectations
9.2. Perceived Needs and Abilited of the Student
9.3. Academic Expectations
9.4. Diagnostic Information
9.5. Medical Information
10. C: Formal Assessments
10.1. Selected Activities
10.2. Predetermined Environment
11. D: Formal Report
12. A: Selection of the AT Device
12.1. Device Trials
12.2. Device Training
13. A:Purchase of AT Device
13.1. Brief Training of AT Device
13.2. Additional monitoring of AT device
13.3. IEP support for family and teacher
14. B: Special Education Teacher
14.1. Ensures support for the student
14.2. AT device is assess while the student is assessed to test effectiveness of the device
