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Nathalie de Wit, MS Lead Teacher Perkins School for the Blind, Lower School Overview Multiple types of Assistive Technology to access adapted curriculum Multiple types of Assistive Technology to communicate Two Polls Job Title What AT are
Nathalie de Wit, MS Lead Teacher Perkins School for the Blind, Lower School
Two Polls Job Title What AT are you already using? 2
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Cause e and Effect ct Apps: s: Sensory Sound Box Five Little Aliens Five Little Rock Stars Big Bang Pictures Sound shaker Peekaboo barn Talking Carl Soundbox Lite terac acy y Apps: s: Learning A-Z Starfall Apps WordWorld Dora ABC Letters Terrific Duck Super Why
Nemo Puzzle Book Read to Learn Swit itch h Accessib sible Apps: s: Auntie Maggie’s Recipe - by Inclusive Technology Smarty Pants - by Inclusive Technology Peeping Musicians - by Inclusive Technology Five Little Aliens - by Inclusive Technology Sounding Board – Communication App by Ablenet Read to Learn – by Attainment Communication: Sounding Board Tap Speak Sequence Answers HD Choice Works Go Talk Now 7
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Websites: MoreStarfall.com pbs.org Splat Symphony Youtube.com helpkidzlearn.com raz-kids.com Priorewoods.com mightybook.com starfall.com Computer Programs Big Bang – by Inclusive Technology (IT) Big Bang Pictures – (IT) Choose It – (IT) Switch Scanning Skills – (IT) Abracadabra Switch Basics Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro 9
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11 11 Use a switch interface with a switch attached. Hover the mouse over the arrow that turns the page; the switch will turn the page
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Using Switch Scanning Skills Computer Software by Inclusive Technology Gooshy switch in scanning position Jelly switch in choice position In the switch interface Gooshy is in the Space position, Jelly switch is in Enter position 13 13
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Basic Choices: No longer limited to yes/no questions Can answer multiple choice questions Answering WH – Questions The WH-Questions can be built within the communication boards Social Interactions Creating Conversation starters Communicating Basic Needs Can explain student needs a break Hunger/thirsty Preferred activity Organization Boards can be used to talk about the student’s calendar or about their day Step by step directions for cooking activity
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What did you do in Art today? Clay Paint Sand I played with clay today. I painted today. I used sand art today. 19 19
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Monday “Today Is Monday” Monday Song Tuesday “Today Is Tuesday” Tuesday Song Wednesday “Today is Wednesday” Wednesday Song Thursday “Today Is Thursday” Thursday Song Monday “Today Is Friday” Friday Song
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