IDEA
What does IDEA say about assistive technology?
AT includes services where professionals, assist students with disabilities using devices to support their needs.
What is a magic arm?
A versatile tool that can be positioned to assist students with limited motor skills in various activities.
What is one reason why physical activity is important for individuals with severe disabilities?
Improved physical health and well being.
Using AAC devices, simple statements, gestures, or physical prompts
How do school related AT devices and services function?
operate as a process guided by IEP team decision making, aimed at supporting equal access to learning for students with disabilities
What is assistive Technology?
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
How does physical activity contribute to cognitive development in individuals with severe disabilities?
By providing opportunities for learning and problem solving.
Differentiation.
What is an important goal when communicating with students with severe disabilities?
Building their communication skills
What should physical educators understand about assistive technology?
AT is not just a piece of equipment, it requires students to have interest, ability, awareness, and training to be effectively used.
What is Low Tech assistive technology?
Type of technology using simple tools and strategies to make activities accessible.
How does physical activity promote social skills in individuals with severe disabilities?
by providing opportunities for interaction and cooperation with others.
What is one strategy for motivating students with severe disabilities to participate in physical activity?
providing choices and opportunities for self determination.
How can we view communication for students with severe disabilities?
As a way to express themselves, even if not verbally.
Why might the latest technology be considered useless in some cases?
it can be useless if students lack the interest, ability, awareness, and training to use it effectively.
type of technology involves using complex devices and software to assist students wit disabilities.
What is one way that physical activity can enhance emotional well being in individuals with severe disabilities?
By reducing stress and anxiety.
What is the importance of involving caregivers in the development and implementation of physical activity programs for students with severe disabilities?
To ensure consistency and generalization of skills
All students communicate, just in different ways