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The Team Approach for Considering Assistive
TechnologyMelanie Tervo, UCP Michigan Assistive Technology Center/[email protected]
Sara Menzel, UCP Michigan Assistive Technology [email protected]
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Session Objectives
Define AT Consideration for IEP teams
Provide resources to assist in the consideration process
Describe a different way to deliver AT services
Offer tools/forms to assist IEP teams with AT implementation and data collection
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The Law & ATPart 1:
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The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires that AT be provided for all students with disabilities who require this support.
The law states: Each public agency shall ensure that AT devices, AT
services, or both, are made available to a child with a disability if required as a part of the child's (1) Special education (2) Related services (3) Supplementary aids and services
Laws Affecting IEP Teams
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Definition:The term assistive technology device
means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired
commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase,
maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities.
AT Device
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AT Services
Definition: Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology (AT)
device.
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AT Services
Evaluation
The evaluation of the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child
in the child’s customary environment.
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AT Services
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AT Services
Customizing
Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying,
maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices.
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AT Services
Coordination
Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or
services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated
with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs.
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AT Services
Training
Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or, if appropriate,
that child’s family.
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AT Services
Technical Assistance
Training or technical assistance for professionals (including
individuals providing education or rehabilitation services),
employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ,
or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions
of that child.
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What are some common barriers teams encounter
with Assistive Technology?
Common Barriers
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Reasons given for lack of ATDon’t know what is availableNot enough ATNobody knows what AT we needIt’s too expensiveThey don’t know what to do with the ATIt’s too hard to manageThey can’t use it on school networksWe don’t know if they can use it on tests…
Common Barriers
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ConsiderationPart 2:
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What does it mean to check this box?
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Where do we get Guidance?
The mission of QIAT is to guide the
provision of quality AT services to improve educational
achievement of students with disabilities.
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Qiat.org
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The QIAT Community provides:
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology
Developed by focus groups and validated through research.8 quality indicator areas
“input into the ongoing process of identifying, disseminating, and implementing a set of widely-
applicable Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services in school settings”
What is QIAT?
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1. Consideration 2. Assessment 3. AT in the IEP4. Implementation5. Evaluation of Effectiveness 6. Transition7. Administrative Support 8. Professional Development
Quality Indicator Areas
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Quality Indicators for Consideration
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1. AT devices and services are considered for all students with disabilities regardless of type or severity of disability.
Quality Indicators for CONSIDERATION
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2. During the development of the IEP, every IEP team consistently uses a collaborative decision making process that supports systematic consideration of each student’s possible need for AT devices and services.
Quality Indicators for CONSIDERATION
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3. IEP team members have the collective knowledge and skills needed to make informed AT decisions and seek assistance when needed.
Quality Indicators for CONSIDERATION
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4. Decisions regarding the need for AT devices and services are based on the student’s IEP goals and objectives, access to the curricular and extracurricular activities, and progress in the general education curriculum.
Quality Indicators for CONSIDERATION
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5. The IEP team gathers and analyzes data about the student, customary environments, educational goals and tasks when considering a student’s need for AT devices and services.
Quality Indicators for CONSIDERATION
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6. When AT is needed, the IEP team explores a range of AT devices, services, and other supports that address identified needs.
Quality Indicators for CONSIDERATION
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7. The AT consideration process and results are documented in the IEP and include a rationale for the decision and supporting evidence.
Quality Indicators for CONSIDERATION
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Consideration Guide
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Consideration Guide
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There are four possible outcomes:* AT is not needed to support attainment of the students
IEP goals and objectives.
* AT currently being used is supporting the student’s progress toward IEP goals and objectives and therefore should be continued and documented in the IEP.
* AT is being used but is not sufficiently supporting the student’s progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
* The student is not using AT and may benefit from its use.
IEP AT Considerations Outcomes
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Consideration Outcomes in the IEP
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Self Assessment
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How did you rate??
Self Assessment
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AT is considered for students with severe disabilities only.
No one on the IEP team is knowledgeable about AT. Teams don’t use a consistent process based on student
data. Consideration is limited to items the team members are
familiar with or are available in the district. Team members fail to consider access to the curriculum
and IEP goals in determining if AT is required for FAPE. If AT is not needed, team fails to document the basis of
its decision.
Common Errors with Consideration
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So You Think You Need AT… Now What?
Part 3.
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Initial AT evaluations must follow the REED process.
Must obtain consent Follow the thirty school day timeline Conduct an IEP and/or Amendment.
If you are only looking at obtaining existing data, then you do NOT have to conduct a REED and obtain consent.
Requirements
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AT and the REED
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AT Center ChangesHIAT
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In order for the Assistive Technology Center to provide a higher level of service to students with more significant challenges, we are developing a new service provision model for High Incidence and Low Incidence AT.
High Incidence = HIAT
New Assistive Technology Model
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Definition: High Incidence Disabilities are those involving the largest numbers of students.
* Students most likely to be in mainstream educational environments with a range of interventions and tools including assistive technology.
High Incidence Disabilities (HIAT)
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HIAT include more than 10% of students in an average classroom:
* Communication Disorders (Speech and Language Impairments)
* Specific Learning Disabilities (including some OHI eligibilities such as ADHD)
* Mild/moderate cognitive impairments* Emotional or behavioral disorders* Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s)
High Incidence Disabilities (HIAT)
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Students with high incidence disabilities can benefit from strategies that help many students.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach is beneficial to more students
School staff are needed to implement these strategies – not experts
School staff can “own” this type of knowledge
DeCoste/Bowser: The Changing Roles of AT Teams 2014
Rationale
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Low Incidence Part 5.
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Include less than 1% of school-aged population which include:
* Blindness* Low vision* Deafness* Hard-of-hearing* Deaf-blindness* Significant developmental delay* Complex health issues* Serious physical impairment* Multiple disability* Autism Spectrum Disorder* Complex communication disorders
Low Incidence Disabilities
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Low Incidence Disabilities can pose challenges for schools struggling to meet their needs because they encounter them so infrequently.
*This makes it more difficult for schools to:o Stay up to date on the best strategies to educate.o Be familiar with available technologies.o Be aware of available support services from outside
agencies.
Low Incidence Disabilities
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Students with low incidence disabilities often require:
Specialized, ongoing AT expertise Programming AAC devices Alternate computer access Continuous support to related services
DeCoste/Bowser: The Changing Roles of AT Teams 2014
Rationale
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The AT Evaluation and Teams
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Assistive Technology Team
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The SETT (Student, Environment, Task, Tools) framework was developed to guide IEP teams through the process of considering AT:
S for the STUDENTE for the ENVIRONMENTT for the TASKST for the TOOLS needed to address the
tasks
*See SETT form
SETT Framework
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SETT Form
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The team will conduct an AT staffing to gather information using the SETT process
The team will identify (using SETT) equipment/strategies to be trialed by the student for achievement of educational goals.
If the team does not have sufficient knowledge of and experience with a hierarchy of tools/assistive technology, assistance may be sought through the AT Center.
The team will develop a plan of implementation and a system for data collection.
HIAT Teams
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The LI population requires more assistance with implementation of AT to be successful.
LI Team members may include all service providers.The AT center will provide increased support to local teams, for example, help with complex communication needs, switch training and modified classroom activities to compliment the curriculum. Provide on going follow-up and support to teams. Assist with adaptations to the AT plan. Provide product training to the teams upon request.
Low Incidence Team
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In order for AT to be successful it may require: o Several or all disciplines focusing on the same
ultimate goal. EX. Communication Systems
Speech Focus- Language OT Focus- Direct selection or switch activation PT Focus- Core Stability VI Focus- Visually attending to communication system Case Manager- Daily implementation
Low IncidenceTeam
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Where do I get the stuff??
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The team may borrow equipment for evaluation and trial purposes from:* ISD *Michigan Integrated Technology Supports (MITS – statewide).
How do I get AT equipment to try?
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MITS
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Data Collection & AT PlanPart 8.
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The team will utilize data to determine what features of the AT
are educationally necessary to meet IEP goals/objectives.
Data Analysis
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Data Collection Form
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Define criteria for performance of identified
task• Select a functional, frequently-
occurring activity from identified tasks.
• Identify present level of performance (baseline) for the task and what change is expected with tool/strategy use.
• Define what success will look like for this student.
• Specify when and how the student will use the device(s) in the activity and supports needed.
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Specify the variable to be measured
What aspect of student performance are you trying to measure?
Accuracy/Quality Rate - speed/frequency/amount Spontaneity Duration Latency Level of assistance
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Identify schedule for data collection
o Identify times, places, and duration of the trial.
o Collect data when it is most appropriate and reflects actual performance.
o Specify how and who will collect data.
o Identify when and what team members will reconvene to discuss data.
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Analyze & discuss data collected
Teams should reconvene to review and discuss data, then make decisions regarding appropriate tools/strategies.
Plan for further intervention or data collection.
Keep AT Plan up to date
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Possible outcomes of data collection
Assistive technology improves the student’s performance toward goals
Assistive technology does not improve the student’s performance toward goals
Team identifies the need to collect more data because need was not clearly defined.
Data collection identifies new areas of concern and need for further assessment.
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Putting it all togetherThe Assistive Technology
Plan
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An Ongoing Process
The team will continually re-assess the appropriateness of
technology and modify the plan as necessary.
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After Device Trials andData Collection
Acquisition of AT determined educationally necessary will be
done in a timely manner.
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How do I get help?