Referral and Assessment for Assistive Technology

1. Step Three: The Individualized Education Program Team

1.1. Carefully consider the students' learning goals

1.1.1. New node

1.2. Based on assessment

1.3. Device Trials

2. Step Four: Implementation of the Assistive Technology Device

2.1. Additional training

2.1.1. New node

2.2. Short term assistance and monitoring

2.3. Purchase device and implement it to meet the students' learning outcomes

3. Step One: Referral for Assistive Technology Assessment

3.1. May vary according to school district.

3.2. Anyone can make a referral.

3.3. After referral is made a team meets to consider the request.

4. Step Two: Conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment

4.1. Direct observation

4.2. Interviews

4.3. Formal Assessment