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SPED 473 Emotional Behavioral Disorders

SPED 473 Emotional Behavioral Disorders. Assistive Technology “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.

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SPED 473 Emotional Behavioral Disorders

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  1. SPED 473Emotional Behavioral Disorders Assistive Technology “Real Life AT”

  2. 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.

  3. Assistive Technology http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3349870000941604587&q=assistive+technology

  4. 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…

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. Assistive Technology Images

  8. AT in the Classroom

  9. AT in the Home

  10. AT in the Community

  11. AT in Recreation and Leisure Settings

  12. AT in the Workplace

  13. AT in Post-Secondary Settings

  14. 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

  15. 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

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