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Assistive Technology Training Opportunities

Assistive Technology Training Opportunities . How can I learn more?. What do I need to learn?. Overview of Assistive Technology for Infants/Toddlers AT and Assessment AT/AAC and Communication AT and Emergent Literacy AT and Play AT and Computers. What level of training do I need/want?.

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Assistive Technology Training Opportunities

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  1. Assistive Technology Training Opportunities How can I learn more? Robinson/SEECAP/06

  2. What do I need to learn? • Overview of Assistive Technology for Infants/Toddlers • AT and Assessment • AT/AAC and Communication • AT and Emergent Literacy • AT and Play • AT and Computers Robinson/SEECAP/06

  3. What level of training do I need/want? • Introduction and awareness • Provider to implement AT and AAC with young children? • Provider who will train others in AT or AAC? • Administrator who will develop AT resources in early intervention? • Inservice or Preservice training? Robinson/SEECAP/06

  4. Types of Training Opportunities • Online Modules & Materials • Online Courses • Online Certificate Programs • University Training Programs in CA • Training Opportunities and Workshops Robinson/SEECAP/06

  5. Online Modules & Materials • SEEDS Training Modules in Assistive Technology, currently under construction to provide resources for families and provides in early intervention to access and to use AT. Stay tuned! • Overview of AT for Infants/Toddlers • AT and Assessment • AT and Communication • AT and Emergent Literacy • AT and Play • AT and Computers Robinson/SEECAP/06

  6. Online Modules & Materials • Tots n Tech Research Institute, collaborative project with Thomas Jefferson University and Arizona State University provides many research papers on AT with young children. These serve as a great introduction to AT http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/ Tots n Tech AT Efficacy Scale: http://asu.edu/clas/tnt/AssisTechConfScale.pdf Robinson/SEECAP/06

  7. Online Modules & Materials • Assistive Technology Basics Online Training Project, University of Buffalo provides general AT information, geared for early elementary age students. http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics.php • AT Basics: Tutorials on AT products http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/Tutorials.php Robinson/SEECAP/06

  8. Online Modules & Materials • Webcast with Janice Light, Ph.D., CCC-SLP AAC Interventions to Maximize Language Development for Young Children. Evidence-based AAC interventions with young children are introduced and demonstrated. AAC-RERC Webcasts (AAC Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center) http://www.aac-rerc.com/pages/news/webcasts2005.htm#may1 Robinson/SEECAP/06

  9. Online Modules & Materials • Collaborative Early Intervention National Training e-Resource. Twenty four modules are available at no cost to instructors in graduate-level training programs, one introductory module on AT is provided. Primarily designed for university faculty to embed in courses. http://center.uncg.edu Robinson/SEECAP/06

  10. Online Modules & Materials • Baby Power: A Guide For Families For Using Assistive Technology With Their Infants and Toddlers by the National Center to Improve Practice provides online training materials. This wasdeveloped through USDOE/OSEP grant, 1992-1998. The website provides several excellent chapters on AT with young children and video on Communication Technology in preschool. http://www2.edc.org/ncip/library/ec/Power.htm and Welcome to my Preschool: Communicating with Technology (video)http://www2.edc.org/ncip/videos/ec.htm Robinson/SEECAP/06

  11. Online Modules & Materials Let’s Play, located at the University of Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology provides a series of projects that are easily accessible and downloadable for families and early intervention providers to increase knowledge and use of AT with young children. Topics include: Play, Selecting Toys, Universal Design, Assistive Technology, and Resources http://letsplay.buffalo.edu/index.html Robinson/SEECAP/06

  12. Online Modules & Materials • AT Quick Guides by JFK Partners at the University of Colorado Health Sciences University are downloadable in pdf format and provide excellent brief overview of AT applications with young children in the in areas including communication, adaptive and cognition, self-help, sensory, fine motor, and gross motor. http://jfkpartners.org/PUBLICATIONS/asp Robinson/SEECAP/06

  13. Online Courses • Early Childhood Integrated Instructional System, Center for Best Practice, Western Illinois University is a USDOE/OSEP funded project. There is no cost to register and to complete a series of nine modules in AT for young children. http://www.wiu.edu/users/ectiis/index.html Robinson/SEECAP/06

  14. Online Certificate Programs • California State University, Center on Disabilities Training Programs. The COD at CSUN provides Assistive Technology Symposium and Certificate programs in AT, including courses on Autism and AT for kindergarten through early elementary school-age children. More courses are planned in the future. There is a cost to participate. http://www.csun.edu/codtraining/symseries.htm Robinson/SEECAP/06

  15. Online Certificate Programs California State University at Dominquez Hills, Assistive Technology Certificate Program. This series of courses are offered online, resulting in a AT Specialist Certificate. http://www.csudh.edu/at/ Robinson/SEECAP/06

  16. University Training Programs California State University, Fullerton Assistive Technology Certificate Program. Courses are offered at CSU Fullerton to prepare AT Specialists to work with children, school age students, and adults with disabilities to implement AT to achieve community and school inclusion. http://www.fullerton.edu/ Robinson/SEECAP/06

  17. University Training Programs in CA • Collaborative AAC in Inclusive Early Intervention Settings at San Francisco State University, Department of Special Education and Communicative Disorders. This is a USDOE/OSEP funded project from 2004-2009 that includes endorsement in AAC and EI at the preservice and inservice level. Contact Gloria Soto, Ph.d., Project Director at gsoto@sfsu.edu Robinson/SEECAP/06

  18. Training Programs and Workshops • California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities' Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference (21st Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, March 20-25, 2006 ~ Los Angeles, CA) “This is a comprehensive, international conference, where technologies across all ages; disabilities; levels of education and training; employment; and independent living are addressed. It is the largest conference of its kind!” http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/ Robinson/SEECAP/06

  19. Training Programs and Workshops The Bridge School “is an educational program dedicated to ensuring that children with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of augmentative & alternative means of communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) applications.” Outreach programs include training events in the Bay Area, Teacher in Residence Program, International Consultation, Building Bridges Camp, and “AAC By the Bay”--an international conference begun in 2005 and offered every two years. CEU credits are provided for most training events in collaboration with SFSU. http://www.bridgeschool.org/ Robinson/SEECAP/06

  20. Training Programs and Workshops • DynaVox Technologies. DynaVox, a leading vendor for AAC and AT devices, provides many training events and workshops throughout California regarding use and applications for DynaVox AT/AAC systems. There is no cost for participants and CEU credit are often provided. Workshop schedules are listed on the DynaVox website. http://www.dynavoxsys.com/Default.aspx?tabid=30 Robinson/SEECAP/06

  21. Training Programs and Workshops Intellitools, Inc. designs AT tools for students with learning disabilities to individuals of all ages with severe physical and cognitive challenges. Products include computer software and curriculum adaptations including Intellikeys and Intellitools Classroom Suite. Training is provided at cost to agencies, programs, and school districts. Training materials are also available to download on their website. http://www.intellitools.com/ Robinson/SEECAP/06

  22. Training Programs and Workshops • Prentke Romich, a vendor for AAC and AT technology, provides internet based e-training and regional workshops regarding the use of their devices. Training in both formats is no cost and ASHA CEUs are available. Prior registration is required. Details are available on their website. http://www.prentrom.com/calendar/events.html Robinson/SEECAP/06

  23. AT Training Summary • Introductory materials are widely available through internet sources. • AT training specialization is offered online through CSUN, CSU at Dominquez Hills and onsite at SFSU and CSU Fullerton. • SEEDS will provide a window for EI providers and families to organize initial training and introduction to AT. Robinson/SEECAP/06

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