The evaluation
should be a comprehensive look at the student throughout their day and
look at points where it could be used to enhance or enable a students
work. A good assessment tool has been developed by the Wisconsin
Assistive Technology Initiative www.WATI.org
Here is their Assistive Technology Consideration Guide
- What task is it that we want this student to do, that s/he is unable
to do at a
level that reflects his/her skills/abilities writing, reading, communicating,
seeing, hearing)?
- Is the student currently able to complete tasks with special strategies
or accommodations?
- Is there available assistive technology (either devices, tools, hardware,
of software) that could be used to address this task?)
- Would the use of assistive technology help the student perform this
skill more easily or efficiently, in the least restrictive environment,
or perform successfully with less personal assistance?
- Are there assistive technology services (more specific evaluation
of need for assistive technology, adapting or modifying the assistive
technology, technical assistance on its operation or use, or training
of student, staff, or family) that this student needs? If
yes, describe what will be provided, the initiation and duration.
- Which of these areas can be enhanced through additional technology
for the student?
Motor
Aspects of
Writing |
Computer
Access |
Composing
Written
Material |
Communication |
Reading |
Learning/
Studying |
Math |
Recreation
and Leisure
|
Activities of Daily Living
ADLs) |
Mobility
|
Environmental
Control |
Positioning
and Seating |
Vision |
Hearing |
PRIORITIZED LIST OF TASKS FOR SOLUTION
Identify critical task for which the team will generate
potential solutions.
Solution Generation
Brainstorm all possible solutions.
Solution Selection
Discuss the solutions listed, thinking about which are most effective for
the student.
WATI Assessment Package (2004)
WATI Assessment Package
ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVATION GUIDE
Student’s name:
School:
Observer:
Date of Observation:
Type of class:
Describe the environment: Record short responses in the space
provided.
Special or general education classroom?
Specialty classroom (Specify: e.g., P.E., computer lab)
Therapy room? (Specify)
Number of teachers in class?
Number of aides in class?
Number of volunteers in class?
Number of students in the class?
How many days per week is the program?
How many hours/day?
Is the atmosphere busy or quiet?
Are there large open areas or small divided sections?
How are the desks arranged?
Is the furniture sized for children?
Are materials accessible, appropriate, varied, interesting?
Is special equipment available (i.e., chairs with arm supports)?
Where is the classroom located in relationship to the
cafeteria, therapy, outdoor play areas, etc.?
Are bathrooms located in or outside the classroom?
Sensory Stimulation: Judge the level of sensory stimulation
and record it with a check in the corresponding box. Enter comments or notes
that clarify your responses if needed.
Auditory
Hallway
Street
Other classrooms
Other students
Instructional media
Teacher aides/volunteers
Other (specify):
WATI ASSESSMENT PACKAGE
Sensory Stimulation:
Balance
Visual
Color
Clutter/busy
Art/decorations
Visual information
Lighting
Other (specify):
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