Referral & Assessment for Assistive Technology
by LaToya Small
1. Step 4: Implementation of the Assistive Technology Device
1.1. Ongoing Assessment Assistive Technology Checklist
1.2. Continued Training & Implementation
2. Step 1: Referral for Assistive Technology Assessment
2.1. Initial Referral
2.2. Assessment Stage
2.3. Consideration Phase
3. Plan: A well written IEP (plan) is very conducive and a great first step when using AT. It serves as a guide/map for the students outcome.
3.1. Goals
3.1.1. Goal 1
3.1.2. Goal 2
3.2. Rules
3.2.1. Session Rule 1
3.2.2. Session Rule 2
3.3. Define Problems
3.4. Capture Ideas
3.5. Prioritize Ideas
3.6. Define Action Points
4. Step 3: The Individualized Education Program Team
4.1. Device Trials
4.2. Limitations (i.e. funding and/or equipment)
5. Step 2: Conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment
5.1. Direct Observation
5.1.1. Cognitive Skills, etc.
5.1.2. Current use of any AT devices