AT in the IEP

AT Devices

100

This device has two buttons that each can have a message recorded. Sometimes the buttons are both blue, sometimes one is blue and one is yellow.

Twin Talk (Rocker Switch, Rocking Plate Switch)

200

This AT device has four locations that are in a square pattern or in line and each location can be programmed with a message.

The Cheap Talk 4 (Cheap Talk 4 Square or Cheap Talk 4 In-line).

300

This device has one button and can have a series of messages recorded onto it.

Step by step

400

This is a device that a student can use to type their work, check their spelling and take a practice spelling test.

Fusion

500

This is an AAC device that has up to 108 buttons on each page and uses the Board Maker symbol set.

Nova Chat

IEP

100

Where in the IEP does the name of a specific AT device used by at student go?

Only in the Present Levels and in Special Considerations do you include the actual name of the device.

200

Where do you put the following info? "A device is considered necessary for Johnny for reading and writing."

In the Special Considerations section.

300

If Mike has a device that he brings from home, how is this documented in the IEP?

In the Present Levels, in the Special Considerations, and in the Supplementary Aides sections - all list an AT device that is provided by the family...

400

You get a student from another district who has an IEP that states "AT is necessary". What should you do?

Look for specific devices or equipment documented within the IEP. If it is something you don't have, then email AT.

500

Your student has an AT device and his MET is coming up. The team is asking if an AT evaluation needs to be included, what should you do?

Determine if the AT device is functional for the student. If it is, not AT evaluation is necessary. AT evaluators are not tied to the MET.

AT?

100

If Bill needs a pencil grip to write his name, is this AT?

Yes - if you remove the pencil grip and he can NOT write his name, then the pencil grip is AT.

200

Sam uses a Big Mac to say it is sunny. One day, the Big Mac is broken and Sam verbalizes "it's sunny", is this AT?

No, it is a nice model and can be a visual cue, but is not considered AT for Sam.

300

Can eye glasses or hearing aids be considered assistive technology?

Yes. If the student needs the glasses or hearing aides to be functional in the classroom, and without the items, is not functional. Then the items are considered AT.

400

True or False? AT is a tool or item that will help a student meet his / her goals.

What is True. Without that tool or item, the student would not be able to accomplish the task.

500

True or False? AT is the answer to all the student's educational needs or situation.

What is false.

Random!

100

You have a student who is intelligible when using single words, but is unintelligible when using longer utterances. Should AT be considered for that student?

Yes. If the student is unable to be functional in the classroom, AT should be considered.

200

You have a student who can answer academic questions in detail, but when writing struggles with spelling, word finding and shorts all his work to very simple sentences. Should AT be considered.

Yes. If the student is struggling with the language based parts of the writing task, then AT should be considered.

300

You have a student who is understanding text that is read to her but is struggling with decoding and reading textbooks independently. Should AT be considered?

Yes. If she can understand grade level text when it's read aloud, but can't read the text she should be considered for AT.

400

You have an echolalic student who needs picture symbols to respond to simple questions, should he be considered for AT?

Trick question... You are already providing AT to that student. You are giving visuals. The IEP should reflect what AT you are providing. Additional AT can always be considered if more supports are needed.

500

Name two sources for AT funding for our students.

DDD and WESD Special Services.