Assistive Technology (AT) Resources
AT interventions involve a range of strategies to promote a child’s access to learning opportunities, from making simple changes to the environment and materials to helping a child use special equipment. Combining AT with effective teaching promotes the child’s participation in learning and relating to others.
Why Do It? (the evidence base)
- Campbell, P. H., Milbourne, S., Dugan, L. M., & Wilcox, M. J. (2006). A review of evidence on practices for teaching young children to use assistive technology devices. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 26(1), 3-13.
- Trivette, C. M., Dunst, C. J., Hamby, D. W., & O’Herin, C. E. (2010). Effects of different types of adaptations on the behavior of young children with disabilities. Tots n Tech Research Institute. Research Brief 4(1). http://tnt.asu.edu/files/Adaptaqtions_Brief_final.pdf
- Tots-n-Tech Research Institute http://tnt.asu.edu/
Read About It (books, chapters, and articles)
- Mulligan,S. (2003). Assistive technology: Supporting the participation of children with disabilities. Beyond the Journal: Young Children on the Web. http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200311/assistivetechnology.pdf
- Sadao, K. C., & Robinson, N. B. (2010). Assistive technology for young children: Creating inclusive learning environments. Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes.
See for Yourself (videos and demonstrations)
- CONNECT Module 5: Assistive Technology http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-5
- Family Center on Technology and Disability. Presentations on Assistive Technology. http://www.fctd.info/powerpoints
- Tots-n-Tech Research Institute http://tnt.asu.edu/
- Use of Assistive Technology in Early Intervention (webinar) http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=2825&id=740&parent=740
Find it Online (websites with additional resources)
- AT for infants/toddlers http://www.scoe.net/seeds/resources/at/atInfants.html
- AT for preschool http://www.scoe.net/seeds/resources/at/atPreschool.html
- AT training programs that support early intervention providers http://tnt.asu.edu/files/May2012.pdf
- Assistive technology for infants, toddlers, and young children http://www.nectac.org/topics/atech/atech.asp
- CONNECT Module 5: Assistive Technology http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-5
- Early Childhood and Assistive Technology (PowerPoint presentation) http://www.fctd.info/powerpoints
- Supporting Early Education Delivery Systems (AT for Infants/Toddlers, AT for Preschool, Training Modules, AT Toolkit) http://www.scoe.net/seeds/resources/at/at.html
- Tots-n-Tech Research Institute http://tnt.asu.edu/