IEP's (Part 2)

As mentioned in the blog prior to this one, I will continue to introduce students IEP goals along with an appropriate AT device that would be used to help the student successfully achieve the goal. 

The second IEP is:

*Becky

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Becky is learning to read and is anxious to complete writing assignments with her peers. She is not able to produce handwritten material due to severe spastic quadriplegia. Becky is interested in using the computer and has been introduced to it. The staff has helped Becky experiment with several switches in a variety of locations. She seems to be most accurate using a switch mounted next to her head.

Annual Goal: Becky will use a single switch mounted on a switch-mounting arm positioned to the right side of her head and scanning software to access the computer 9 out of 10 times for a variety of educational assignments

A single mounted switch would be the best device for Becky since she can't respond due to her severe spastic quadriplegia which leaves her crippled in her hands and ability to speak. A single switch can be placed anywhere near the body but for Becky, she has been exposed to several different types of switches all around her body. The single switch button by her head allows her to respond accurately. Given the fact that her goal is to access the computer 9 out of 10 times, this type of device placed by her head allows her to be the most successful and achieve this goal. 

Resources:

Reed, P., & Lahm, E. (2004, January 1). Chapter 9-Documenting Assistive Technology into the IEP. Assessing Student's Needs for Using Assistive Technology. Retrieved October 30, 2013, from http://dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/at-wati-asnat.pdf