Mary's AT recommendations

Here is a 4th example of how to apply Assistive Technology in a student's IEP:

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: 

Mary currently communicates with sounds that are not always understood by those around her. She often becomes upset when she is not understood. She likes people and likes to be around both adults and children. She is beginning to play simple games.

Annual Goal:  

Mary will communicate her interests and needs in three or more environments/situations using a single message voice output device.

Short Term Objective (STO) 1: Using a single message voice output device, Mary will communicate when she wants to change activities during play time on three out of five opportunities on three consecutive days.

STO 2: Mary will use the single message device to interact with others during games, such as Peek-a-Boo on three out of five opportunities on three consecutive days.

STO 3: Mary will initiate communication by “calling” someone using a preprogrammed message on a single message voice output device on three out of three opportunities on three consecutive days.

STO 4: Mary will “lead” singing during circle time by activating a preprogrammed single message voice output device on three out of three opportunities when it is her turn.

AT Recommendations for Mary:
Mary would benefit from using the iTalk 2 with Levels which is a single message voice output device that allows the user to choose between 2 buttons with two different messages. This device is perfect for choosing between 2 activities, starting conversations, leading songs and with three levels there are lots of opportunities to record what Mary needs.