Low Tech
This simple tool can help students keep numbers aligned in math problems.
What is graph paper?
This tool reads digital text aloud to students.
What is text-to-speech?
This tool can help students with alignment when solving equations.
What is graph paper?
AAC stands for this.
What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication?
This law requires assistive technology to be considered at every IEP meeting.
What is IDEA?
This support helps students understand what comes next in their day using pictures or words.
What is a visual schedule?
This tool allows students to dictate instead of typing or writing.
What is speech-to-text?
This tool can support students who struggle with basic math fact recall.
What is a calculator or math fact app?
AAC supports students with difficulties in this area.
What is communication / expressive language?
True or False: A student must “qualify” separately for AT.
What is False?
This tool can improve pencil grasp and support handwriting.
What is a pencil grip?
This device or app helps nonverbal students communicate.
What is an AAC device/app?
These digital or physical tools help students understand place value and operations.
What are manipulatives / virtual manipulatives?
This is the difference between augmentative and alternative communication.
What is:
Augmentative adds to speech;
Alternative replaces speech.
AT is provided when it helps students access this.
What is FAPE?
This low-tech communication support uses pictures or symbols to help students express wants and needs.
What is a communication board or PECS?
This technology tracks eye movement so students can select words or symbols.
What is an eye gaze system?
This assistive technology can allow students with writing or fine motor difficulties to explain how they solved a math problem verbally.
What is speech-to-text, audio recording, or a voice recording app?
This is an important first step before selecting an AAC tool.
What is assessing the student’s communication needs?
These people help decide if a student needs AT.
Who are the IEP team members?
This low-tech support can reduce overwhelm by breaking a task into smaller steps.
What is a checklist?
This smart writing tool records audio while students take notes.
What is a smart pen / Livescribe pen?
This tool can help students solve math problems when calculation is the barrier, not the math concept.
What is a calculator?
This low-tech AAC support may have pictures or symbols students can point to.
What is a communication board?
This document may list AT devices, services, and accommodations.
What is an IEP?