special education evaluations
Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluation
WHAT – Assesses a student’s daily activities and environment to determine if he or she could benefit from an AT device. Evaluators should consider the student’s need for augmentative communication, mobility, environmental control, recreation and computer access. All evaluations should include a hands-on component in the student’s natural environment where he or she tries out different equipment, which usually requires a team of specialists.
WHY – Looks at the student’s IEP goals and determines which areas might improve with AT. An AT assessment helps identify devices to meet the demands of specific tasks in specific contexts.
WHEN – Request an AT evaluation if the student has difficulty performing age appropriate tasks, such as producing written work, communicating effectively, sitting independently, or reading, AND access to AT may help the student accomplish these tasks.
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