Handout 5.3: Examples of Assistive Technology Adaptations Resource Type: Handout This handout is for learners to see examples of assistive technology adaptations of existing toys, learning materials, or other everyday items. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-5.3.pdf
Handout 5.2: Examples of Assistive Technology Equipment Resource Type: Handout This handout is for learners to view examples of different types of assistive technology equipment such as self-help devices, toys and switches and augmentative communication. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-5.2.pdf
Activity 5.12a: Brainstorm ideas for Sophie’s communication boards Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners come up with ideas for pictures or symbols for Sophie’s communication boards based on her daily activities. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-5-12a.pdf
Activity 5.1a: Describe the dilemma Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners watch two video clips that present a dilemma about a child’s use of assistive technology in an inclusive setting as viewed through the eyes of both the child care provider and the family. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-5-1a.pdf
Video 5.2: The family’s viewpoint Holly, Sophie’s mother, shares her dilemma about sending Sophie to a family child care provider who does not have experience working with children who use assistive technology. View TranscriptHolly: I try to stay focused on the positive, and look towards the future. And it is a bright future. …
Video 5.1: The family childcare provider’s viewpoint Ms. Mary, a family child care provider, shares a dilemma about her concerns of using communication boards with Sophie, a 2-year-old girl in her program. View TranscriptMs. Mary: I’ve run a family child care program for over 20 years now. I went back and got my…
Audio 3.3: Barbara Hanft Barbara Hanft, a developmental consultant with degrees in occupational therapy and counseling psychology shares advice on communication. She explains the difference between talking and communicating, the importance of listening and responding with your eyes and ears, and developing empathy (running time: 2 min., 38 sec.). View TranscriptBarbara: I have three…
Audio 3.2: Vera Stroup-Rentier Vera Stroup-Rentier has worked in the field of early intervention as a teacher, family service coordinator, and program coordinator, as well as in the field of early childhood as a classroom teacher and center director. She shares advice on communication and stresses the importance of having an open mind (running time:…
Video 1.18: Using Video for REALLY Watching A therapist shows the use of video as an effective strategy for communication between families and practitioners. The therapist video tapes a mother playing with her infant embedding motor skill challenges into their routine. The mother engages her son with a favorite toy and then moves it out…
Video 1.12: Routine in a program – rolling with friends A physical therapist is working on developing Jake’s motor skills, particularly his ability to roll, surrounded by a roomful of classmates. What could have been a pull-out, one-on-one therapy session was turned into a fun group activity where all children are participating and modeling his exercises (running…