EPISODE 11
Assistive Tech and Adaptation
Recommended Readings
Assistive Technology: An Overview
This article provides a comprehensive overview of various assistive technologies and their applications, including mobility aids, communication tools, and learning devices. It serves as a fundamental resource for understanding the scope and impact of assistive technology.
Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children with Disabilities Under the IDEA
This resource offers guidance on the provision of assistive technology devices and services for children with disabilities. It supports meaningful access and engagement in educational settings, highlighting legal frameworks and practical applications.
Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services
U.S. Department of Education – January 2024
Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Children
Hosted by HealthyChildren.org, this page provides information on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods for children with developmental disabilities, discussing the benefits and types of AAC devices.
AAC Apps
This website offers a wide range of apps designed for augmentative and alternative communication, helping individuals with speech impairments communicate more effectively. It reviews various AAC apps and provides guidance on selecting the right app.
Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology
This guide from the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative provides detailed procedures for assessing and customizing assistive technology to meet individual student needs. It is a valuable resource for creating personalized assistive solutions.
Assistive Technology Resources – FDLRS Reach
This page from FDLRS Reach offers extensive resources on assistive technology for educators, therapists, and families in Florida. It includes tools and information to ensure access to assistive technology and support for students with disabilities.
Students with Special Educational Needs and Assistive Technologies: A Literature Review
Dr. Raziye Erdem / The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology – January 2017, volume 16 issue 1
The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
This website provides resources and support for assistive technology.
A Complete Guide to Pediatric Orthotic Bracing
An article detailing the process and importance of pediatric orthotic bracing.
Tips for Pediatric Orthotic Fabrication
Practical advice and tips for fabricating pediatric orthotics.
Improving Orthotic Fabrication Skills
Ideas and strategies to enhance skills in orthotic fabrication.
Tools to Grow OT
A resource site with self-help and life skills tools for occupational therapy.
Toothbrush Adaptations
Oral Health in Massachusetts: A Fact Sheet
Splints And a Task-Oriented Approach Improve Upper Extremity Function in Children with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
Suresh Melamalai, Christopher Amalraj V, Abdullah Owait Alanazi, Senthil Vadivel, Anurupa Senapati / International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research • Vol. 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023
Adapted Equipment Ideas – Vol 1
SUNY Cortland – Therapeutic Recreation (2015)