Resource Guides and Sample Forms

Resource Guides

These Resource Guides are PDF documents, each of which provides a basic introduction to features commonly available in assistive technology software and hardware.  If this is your first time using the resource guides it is suggested that you start with the guide on AT Tools. This document reviews some of the features and considerations to keep in mind when looking for assistive technology tools across categories.

Since most AT software programs and many AT devices are regularly updated by the vendors who create them many of these tools quickly go out of date. While there are suggestions of vendors and tools within each document these guides are meant to be introductory in nature; a place to begin your research and learning about these tools. Remember in AT consideration that the consideration and tool are matched to the student.

These PDFs are categorized by the categories from the GPAT (Georgia Project for Assistive Technology) Guide. http://www.gpat.org/. Information within these handouts has been compiled from multiple sources.

In using these guides you will see common tasks within each area, tools which may be used in the classroom, accommodations/modifications/and strategies that are commonly used in IEPS, and generic names and types of assistive technologies. All of these may help you in your research of ways to best accommodate a student.

Each of the guides is a PDF document that can be viewed on screen or downloaded: Click on the link to open the document in a new window, or download and save for quick reference.

What to Look for in a Tool An overview of what to consider when purchasing AT.

Writing/Written CompositionThe physical act of writing, typing, as well as creating written content.

Spelling Word prediction, spelling assistance.

ReadingTools for reading visually, decoding, focusing, and comprehension.

Study/Organizational SkillsMaintain an organizational system, following steps for tasks, compile and organize information.

Hearing/ListeningFollowing directions, hearing content in the classroom environment – including from teachers and peers.

Oral Communication/LanguageExpress wants/needs, request assistance, participate in conversations, give oral presentations, and more.

Activities of Daily LivingTechnology to assist with activities which happen in the school environment including hygiene, eating, and basic self-care.

Recreation and LeisureAdapted equipment for PE, recreation, and access to FAPE in all areas.

Pre-vocational and VocationalAT to help with job training, and vocational tasks.

Math Tools to assist with organization, conceptualization, computation, and manipulatives.

Seating/Positioning/MobilityMoving through the school environment and community. Manipulating educational materials, and having adequate seating for activities.

Sample Forms

Today in most school districts the provision of assistive technology is managed through a paper based system of forms and other documents.  Our intent here is to share with you samples of forms that are being used by districts who are willing to share their work with you.  Please use these as examples that can inform the creation or review of the forms being used in your district.

AT Consideration

Outcomes of AT Consideration Flowchart

Assistive Technology Consideration Checklist

Possible Outcome Sample Statements with Student Examples

List of Assistive Technology to Consider for Different Areas (this list is not all inclusive)

Dr. Wojcik’s Sample Assistive Technology Consideration Sample Form

Procedures                                                          

AT Service and Delivery Flow Chart

AT Request Form

Intake Form

AT Consult Form

SETT Checklist

Updated Tools/Feature Chart

Updated SETT I

Updated SETT II

Updated SETT III

Assessment

Written Productivity Profile Directions

Written Productivity Profile

Device Eval I

Device Eval II

Implementation

AT Implementation Plan

AT Training Form

Eisenhower Implementation Form

Data Collection

Communication Training

Initiated Communication

Latency of Response

Mouse Evaluation

Performance Data

Product Production

Switch Data Sheet

System Comparison

Vocabulary Use

Voice Output Device Activations

Writing Speed and Accuracy