How do we enhance comprehension of language and the interpretation of social interactions? How do we teach skills and promote independence? This hands-on workshop will review iApps used for social stories and video modeling. Developer of Social Stories™, Carol Gray, states that a " A Social Story™ describes a situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives, and common responses in a specifically defined style and format." Video modeling is used by many educators and service providers as a way to teach desired behaviors using a video demonstration. Practical guidelines for developing social stories and videos for video modeling to meet individual needs will be discussed and demonstrated. More...
How does one know what type of wheelchair is appropriate for a person with a specific disability? With so many choices of mobility bases and seating systems, how can a clinician even know where to start? A wheelchair is more than just a means of mobility, it is an extension of the person. It is critical that the seating components meet postural support and pressure redistribution needs, as well as enable the user to complete his/her Mobility-Related Activities of Daily Living. In short, a wheelchair should promote health, comfort and function. This course provides hands-on instruction on how to perform a seating and mobility evaluation, introduces participants to the various classifications of both manual and power wheelchairs, provides the opportunity to experience wheelchair and seating products from a multitude of manufacturers, provides an overview of interface pressure mapping, and summarizes the documentation process for generating a letter of medical necessity. More...
School therapists will enjoy discovering a NEW bag of tricks to meet the needs of a large and diverse caseload. There are thousands of iApps out there, but "How does one choose?" During this seminar, we will discuss recommended guidelines for evaluating these increasingly popular products. We will also explore iApps that are appropriate for individuals with articulation, phonological processing disorders, fluency issues as well as new iApps designed specifically for Children with Apraxia of Speech (CAS). More...
This workshop will help you learn about vision, hearing and touch; developing communication competencies for children who have combined vision and hearing loss; unique challenges of deafblindness and multiple disabilities; on-going assessment and development of meaningful curricula. More...
Federal Medicare and NH Medicaid guidelines require that specific information be provided when submitting a wheelchair letter of medical necessity (LMN) for funding consideration. It is incumbent on the evaluator to understand the criteria for submission of the LMN so that the insurance approval process is efficient and the client has the best opportunity for a fair and informed funding review of their seating and mobility needs. The funding approval process is optimized when the evaluator understands the documentation criteria and how the wording of the justification impacts the decision to fund (or not) the recommended wheelchair. This course provides the necessary information to generate an LMN (or Wheelchair Evaluation report) that meets the guidelines required by key funding sources. More...
With the universal access features of the iPad and over 500,000 iapps available, the iPad has introduced a whole new meaning to individualized education and has inspired creative access to the curriculum. This hands-on seminar will address "AppCessibility" for engaging learners in differentiated instruction for reading, writing, math and so much more. Come if you'd like to learn at least 100 unique ways to use the iPad in the classroom. More...
Most of us use visual supports every day ...cookbooks, maps, calendars, and lists, to process, organize and plan activities. With the advancements in mobile devices, iApps for visual supports are quickly becoming a mainstay in all our lives. For people with a disability, visual supports not only organize a sequence of events, they can enhance the individual's ability to understand, anticipate and participate. During this hands-on seminar, attendees will learn how to create a variety of visual supports using the iPad and iPod Touch including: step by step task completion, mind mapping, daily schedules and project planning. More...
It is well documented that early language and literacy experiences are critically important to the development of reading and language competencies. We will explore a variety of iApps in this hands-on workshop that target language and literacy skills. Attendees will participate in dynamic discussions focused on using iApps and associated activities to increase competencies and will take away practical ideas and strategies for implementation. More...
Therapists often make recommendations to modify the environment to enhance the functional performance of persons with disabilities. However, enhancing functional mobility (moving from one place to another during the performance of everyday activities), is also critical to optimizing independence. Many persons who cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair may also face challenges driving a power wheelchair secondary to limited range of motion, strength, or motor control. For these clients, alternative drive access should be considered. This course introduces various alternative access methods and provides attendees the opportunity to use specialty controls/electronics that enable wheelchair users to regain or improve independence in mobility. More...
It is not unusual for individuals who have autism to present unique and all too often complex challenges. Luckily there are thousands of iApps available for people with special needs, but how does one manage to review, evaluate and identify the features and benefits that are appropriate for the individual we are supporting? This hands-on seminar will preview many popular iApps and share what therapists and parents are finding useful in promoting communication, social interaction, organization, and behavior monitoring. More...
There are many ways in which the loss of hearing can affect learning. This workshop will explore types of hearing loss and their educational implications as well as assistive technology and classroom modifications that will enhance the learning and educational experience for all. More...
Three or more individuals from a school team may attend the same date at a 10% savings.
Registration: Lisa Demers at 603-226-2900 x10 or info@atechservices.org
Tuesdays 8:30 to 10:30 - Coffee with ATECH: FREE Informal Trainings
All Coffee with ATECH Trainings are held in the ATECH Services Training Room,
57 Regional Drive, Suite 7, Concord, NH 03301
PowerPoint Talking Books
Creating accessible books in PowerPoint
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
8:30 - 10:30am
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iApps-Find Them and Use Them
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
8:30 - 10:30am
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Free Switch Accessible Activities
Explore a large variety of FREE switch accessible activities
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
8:30 - 10:30am
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Doing More with Dragon
Trick, tips, short cuts and Macros for Dragon Naturally Speaking
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
8:30 - 10:30am
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Switch Adapted Play
You can do just about anything with a switch – Come Learn How!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
8:30 - 10:30am
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