Assessing A.T.
True or False, When someone comes to us looking for A.T., don't worry about asking for funding because FAAST services are free so it doesn't matter.
False - A.T. does not exist without funding $$$$
"Ensure good lighting, face them directly, speak clearly and at a normal pace" are tips for what?
Communicating with a deaf/HOH person
What does AAC stand for?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
ANYTHING that supports understanding or expressing language.
What does HTI stand for?
Human Technology Interface
It's how the user physically controls the device and how the device provides feedback to the user. It's a 2 way street. It's how a user ACCESSES a.t.
Setting priorities, budgeting your time, and learning to say 'no' are 3 of the "golden rules" of what?
Staying Focused.
1.Understand the value of your time 2.Set priorities 3.Set short and Long term goals 4.Make a working to-do List 5.Budget your time * recognize your “time robbers” 6. Schedule only 80% of your day & be flexible 7. Learn to say “no” 8. Block your time 9. Don’t be a procrastinator 10. Utilize time others waste
When someone is looking for A.T. one should focus on the _______, not the disability.
ACTIVITY
Why is this more helpful?
True or False, Deaf people can read with their eyes so closed captioning is enough to support their understanding.
False - literacy considerations.
ASK THEM!
"When lacking definitive information, it is better to assume someone is capable rather than incapable because the potential negative consequences of assuming incapable are greater." is what buzz term?
Presuming Competence
It's great because it allows equal treatment, reduces bias, provides dignity and respect.
RISKS - communication breakdowns
HTI is important because if it is not well matched, the person is at higher risk of _________.
Abandonment - giving up
True or False - Multitasking is a great way to get a lot of things done in a very short time.
False - multitasking actually erodes rather than enhances productivity. Focus on only one thing at a time.
What are the four main environments/contexts that a human might use their technology?
Home, School, Work, the Community
*Don't get tunnel vision!
A person with ______ might have trouble locating WHERE a sound is coming from (localizing).
One-sided hearing loss.
Utilizes batteries, a recorded voice, and no touch screen describes what level of AAC?
Big Mack, Go-Talk, Tech Talk
Give 2 examples of wearable technologies and the first step of the HTI for them.
Apple watch, Meta glasses, etc.
PUT IT ON!
Give one example of an external distractor and one example of an internal distractor.
External - dogs, texts, email, drop-ins
Internal - emotional, procrastinating, thoughts
If ALL you knew about the person is that they have "Level 2 ASD", what kind of A.T. categories would you starting thinking about for them?
Communication, Sensory, Executive Functioning, Social/Emotional, Learning/Academic, ADLs
Name the 3 main types of hearing technology that an audiologist would recommend (based on WHERE in the ear is impaired)
From the outside inward - Hearing aids, Bone conducting, Cochlear implants
Follow-up - T/F - if they have these, they won't need tech from us.
Give 1 CORE word and 2 FRINGE words.
....go on!
Why are they important?
Give three VERBS (action words) that a person would use to INTERACT with their technology.
Physical Actions: Push, Press, Tap, Swipe, Turn, Twist, Slide, Pull, Roll, Squeeze, Hit, Kick, Step, Grip, Touch, Knock
Body-Part Specific :Blink, Wink, Smile, Nod, Raise, Point, Reach, Lick, Bite, Puff, Sip, Clench, Wiggle, Flex, Lean Tilt, Kick,
Vocal/Audio Actions: Speak, , ay, Shout, Hum, Sing, Make sound, Use voice command, Cough, Click T ongue, Whistle
Give two strategies to help reduce external technology interruptions.
1. Utilize voicemail, schedule reminder to return 2.Treat phone calls like meetings 3.Turn off e-mail notifications 4.Establish focused work times (& publish them!) 5.Pomodoro or the like
What are the 2 main 'spectrums' we consider when offering A.T. options to a person?
Level of technology - Low, mid, high
Mainstream (cheap, already have) to customized (more costly)
Follow-up - is any end of the spectrum better than the other?
What are the three main ACTIVITIES that hearing A.T. can accomplish for a person?
Communication
Alerting
Access to Information
Spellers, Supported Typing, Rapid Prompting Method (RPM), Spelling to Communicate (S2C), and Assisted Typing are all rebrandings to hide what fraudulent communication method.
Facilitated Communication
How do we make sure it's being avoided?
Give three ACTIONS that the technology gives back to the Human.
Visual output
Auditory Output
Tactile output
Environmental output
information or functional output
A.C.T. - How does this acronym help you say 'no'?
Acknowledge the Request
Clarify your Circumstances
Transform it into a positive