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Understanding the Needs of Young Children: The Importance of Assistive Technology

This article explores the essential early childhood needs of young children and emphasizes the role of assistive technology (AT) in enhancing their development. We discuss various virtual resources and tools that can support early learning, such as Kididdles, Lil Fingers, and Story Place. Additionally, we address parents' concerns regarding AT, the significance of parental involvement in choosing devices, and the importance of early intervention services. Suggestions for training and support for parents and educators in utilizing AT to foster children's capabilities are also provided.

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Understanding the Needs of Young Children: The Importance of Assistive Technology

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  1. AT and Young Children

  2. What needs are we talking about? • Brainstorm a list of specific early childhood needs with your partner. • Explore Virtual resources for early childhood: • Kididdles: www.kididdles.com • Lil Fingers: www.lil-fingers.com • Story Place: www.storyplace.org • Words and Pictures: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/ • We Read: www.weread.org/kids • Which do you like? How might you use the site as teachers?

  3. Types of AT devices infants and toddlers can use • Switches • battery-operated toys • Turn things on and off • Augmentative Communication Devices

  4. Why is AT Important? • Learn crucial skills • Interact with other people • Help a child participate • Augment a child’s capabilities • Increase expectations for the child

  5. Parents’ Reluctance to Use AT? • Belief that AT may discourage the child from learning important skills • Cultural Differences • Give your own examples to illustrate this issue.

  6. Obtaining AT • Early intervention services under IDEA • IFSP (reviewed every 6 months) • Private insurance or medical assistance • Special lending libraries • E.g. Tech Tots libraries through United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) • Tech Tots library in Oak Park, IL. • assistive technology exchange network (A.T.E.N.) that recycles computer hardware and software - call (800)476-2836 or

  7. Evaluation for AT Devices and Services • Multi-disciplinary team • Assistive technology specialist included • All areas of life considered • PT, OT, and Speech Therapist • Parents • Others members? • Build on students’ strengths • Other considerations?

  8. Types of Training • basic information about the device • how the device can be used in all part of the child’s life • how to fix minor problems • how to change or adapt the device for a child • What else is needed in terms of training?

  9. Resources in Illinois • http://www.illinoiseitraining.org/goals.asp • http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx • http://www.ucpll.org • http://www.wiu.edu/thecenter/ • http://www.iltech.org/rehabpeopleplaces.asp • http://www.coalitionconnection.org/links/rlinks.cfm?category=Conferences&search=yes • http://www.seat.ilstu.org/aboutus/

  10. Video • http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=499318091a9df40a1318 • Key word: TechDis Box on TeacherTube • Will view together as a class.

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