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RE:
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Mike Yared
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Dec 26, 2006 09:25 PST
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try www.resna.org or type "assistive technology" at www.yahoo.com
directory
Mike
H F wrote:
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hfI am a seventh and eighth grades English teach in Queens, NY. I am
a
special education teacher who teacher a 12:1 self-contained class.
My
student's disabilities range from mild learning disabilities to mild
behavioral disorders.
I am writing to hopefully gain some insight on adaptive technology.
One
of my students is confined to a wheelchair. Her diagnosis ranges
greatly
but it does not have to deal with the question so I am not going to
share her disorder. She reads at a 5th grade reading level and has a
one
on one Para who helps with mobility.
During the last three years, she has become come very spastic and
jumps
at every sound and movement. Writing sometimes is very difficult. It
does take her a long time to write. She can write 15 words per
minute
the Para will write the notes for her. She types 5 words per minutes
but
can use the mouse very well.
Her social worker has been pleading for her to be evaluated for
assistive technology. She was evaluated two years ago and it was
decided
that it was not a good idea because of her slow typing. They
evaluated
her again this year because the parents are insisting the
technology.
The teachers seem to think this will hinder her learning because it
will
take her to long to type.
I would see if anyone can tell me the benefits of assistive
technology.
I would like to know if a student sis very spastic and jerky is
there
something that she can use to make her more successful in school.
Thank you HF
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