Here are a few suggestions for working with children who have visual cortical impairments and limited language skills. First of all, find out what motivates the child. Use the same routine everyday. Positively reinforce everything. Second, be in contact with the following helpful people: Assistive Technology specialist, Visual Impairment specialist, Occupational Therapist and Behavior Specialist Third, try these ideas in
Title: Access to Mobility and Assistive Technology in the Classroom Setting: Practical SolutionsWorkshop ID#: FA1121723Presenters: Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT and Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP Description:Communication and mobility are not luxuries, they are necessities, and can take on very different meanings at different stages of life.The desire to communicate and interact with family and friends is fundamental. At
Here are some boards and resources that are useful with young children: http://www.prentrom.com/downloads/pass http://www.saltillo.com/products/index.php?product=32&product;_id=31 http://www.dynavoxtech.com/downloads/
Prentke Romich Company THE PRC company organizes the devices differently than categorically based AAC devices. They use word order and word associations to organize the devices. The website has really good lesson for teachers and SLPs. You can also download the software for a free trial. http://www.aaclanguagelab.com/ Have fun!
What do we do with a student who has multiple disorders; for example, visual impairment, cognitive disability, and speech impairment? A child who is nonverbal and is not ready to make choices or use symbols to communicate presents a unique challenge. Here are a few techniques we can try: Cause/effect activities Turn-taking activities Switches Making choices Tactile stimulation (trampoline, ball)
