Description:
Research shows that competent assistive technology use does not necessarily transfer to new environments.  However, if a student has the right kind of skills and supports leading up to and during transitions, continuity of AT use between environments is much more likely.

This session will describe the three main aspects of effective transition preparation for students who use AT.  It will highlight what it takes for students to be as independent as possible in their AT use and as prepared as possible to function in the new environment. Self determination as it relates to AT will be a primary focus. 

Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

1) understand the legal requirements for transition planning and instruction that are included in IDEA 2004 and be able to describe how transition planning can include planning for AT transitions.

2) describe the essential elements of competent and independent AT use and apply them to transition planning for students that they know.

3) know the six elements of self determination and identify self determination skills that can be taught to students who use AT.

 

Additional Information: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3628

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CEUs
AAC Institute has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This activity is offered for up to 0.2 CEUs (1.5 hours of instruction).

To register for CEUs, click on the link below to download the Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form, complete the form, and save the file using this file name model:

2010-ATIA-Webinar-Transitions-Lastname-Firstname.rtf.

Then send the file as an email attachment to ceus@aacinstitute.org. If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format. In the body of the email, include:

Name
Assistive Technology Role (SLP, OT, family, etc.)
State (if USA), Province (if Canada), or other country

Download Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form now.

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Certificates are sent as .pdf email attachments.