SPED 473SPED 473Emotional Behavioral DisordersEmotional Behavioral Disorders

Assistive TechnologyAssistive Technology

““Real Life AT”Real Life AT”

Assistive Technology• Assistive Technology that might be useful for

a person with behavior disorders includes:– Electronic calendars with prompts for scheduled

events.– Paging systems (beepers) linked to flexible

computer programs that send reminders about events, expected behavior, or reinforcement statements.

– Devices that reduce the frustration that can lead to behavioral problems.

Assistive Technology

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Assistive Technology: What is it?

• Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible…

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Assistive Technology: What is it?

• Assistive Technology products can enable people with disabilities to accomplish daily living tasks, assist them in communication, education, work or recreation activities, in essence, help them achieve greater independence and enhance their quality of life

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Assistive Technology: What is it?

• Assistive Technology Services support people with disabilities or their caregivers to help them select, acquire, or use adaptive devices. Such services include functional evaluations, training on devices, product demonstration, and equipment purchasing or leasing.

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Assistive Technology Images

AT in the Classroom

AT in the Home

AT in the Community

AT in Recreation and Leisure Settings

AT in the Workplace

AT in Post-Secondary Settings

Objectives for AT Unit• Understand and appreciate potential of

children with disabilities• Explore possibilities of assistive technology

(AT) in the field of emotional/behavioral disorders

• Consider impact of AT on the lives of children in the home, community, and educational settings

Expectations for AT Unit• Participate in classroom discussions and

activities

• Complete assigned readings as noted on web-site - http://web.mnstate.edu/anderkev/EBD-AT.html