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AT Consideration
http://www.wati.org/bestpractices/consideration.html
Questions About AT
Consideration
http://www.wati.org/bestpractices/questions.html
When considering a
student's need for assistive technology these quality indicators are
important:
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the IEP team
has the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions;
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a continuum
of AT devices and services is explored;
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IEP team
uses good team process to make decisions;
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decisions
are made based on IEP/IFSP/ITP goals and objectives;
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team
decisions are made in compliance with federal and state statutes;
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determination of need is based on data about student, environments,
tasks and tools; and
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decisions
and supporting data are documented.
Zabala,
Reed, & Korsten, (1999)
Once a decision
has been made to request a full AT evaluation during the ‘consideration’
process, a list of questions should be developed, indicating areas of
concern and questions which should be addressed during the full evaluation.
These should include questions relating to the specific difficulties the
student is experiencing, information about challenges and needs as well as
strengths, and specific questions relating to areas in which assistive
technology might be of assistance to the student.
GPAT
Georgia Project for Assistive Technology
http://www.gpat.org/Resources%20Main.htm
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