Assistive Technology for Access and Participation in Typical Early Childhood Settings
Session Dates
Friday June 01, 2018
Friday June 29, 2018
Closed
This online course provides a sequenced training on using assistive technology (AT) with young children birth to age five in order to increase their participation in typical early childhood settings. Topics covered include types of AT, evaluating functional use of AT, using AT for communication and emergent literacy and making adaptations. You will need to complete the course within a four week time period.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Module 1: Overview of Assistive Technology
Participants will:
- Explore the legal basis for providing assistive technology (AT) to children
- Examine the types of AT used with young children
- Describe the routines, activities and environments in which AT can be used
- Identify recommended practices for using AT with young children
Module 2: Determining the need for Assistive
Technology/integrating into activities
Participants will:
- Describe ways to identify how AT may assist a child
- Define universal design for all children
- Determine how to monitor whether a trial device is effective
- Examine the use of AT in existing routines and functional activities using a collaborative approach.
Module 3: Communicating using Assistive Technology
Participants will:
- Examine the types of AT used for communication
- Discuss communication message selection
- Explore integration of opportunities to communicate into existing activities in home, school, child care and community settings.
Module 4: Emergent Literacy
Participants will:
- Define research based strategies for developing literacy skills in children using AAC
- Explain the importance of developing literacy skills in children with disabilities
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- Develop strategies to increase a child’s ability to participate in literacy activities
Module 5: Practical Strategies
Participants will:
- Discuss switch selection and use for children who are developmentally delayed
- Explore adaptations to common play materials
- Identify devices and adaptations that allow children to access the computer
- Examine hands-on directions and activities to develop adapted materials
Target Audience
Early Intervention staff and Early Childhood teachers, and parents
Individuals attending this course must arrive on time and stay the duration of the course in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions are to be brought to the attention of the individual´s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the course.
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: name, at phone, or email.