Johnny's AT Recommendation

Now that I have a better understanding of the considerations that go into an IEP for students who need Assistive Technology, I can start applying it to examples of students IEP's and provide recommendations as to which AT I think would best benefit that child. Here is one example of "Johnny" and his present levels and annual goal:

 

 Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance:  

Johnny uses his right hand to write and to physically position his left arm and hand. He has difficulty managing papers as he writes. He collects and utilizes a lap tray, incline board, non-slip mat and modified clipboard but often waits for staff to set up modifications.

 Annual Goal: 

Johnny will initiate the set-up of his writing station 80% of the time given a chart of needed materials for each task.

AT recommendation for Johnny:

I feel Johnny would benefit greatly from the use of a expressive
communication board such as the Gotalk. An overlay with all of the different materials needed for his writing materials can be made and can even be linked with the phrase "Can I have" and he can link all of the materials needed to create a complete sentence.