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Asperger Syndrome
Technology Supporting Students Transitioning to
College & Work
Deb Dimmick, MS Ed., ATP ALLTECH
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M.S. Ed., ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) RESNA
M.S. CCC-SLP, AAC Specialists
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Assistive Technology (AT)
Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)
Expertise
Assistive Technology (AT)
Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)
Of all ages and abilities
With a variety of disabilities which may include:
Learning
Developmental
ADD/ADHD
Asperger
Autism
Physical
Sensory
People…
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What IS Assistive Technology?
§300.5 Assistive technology device.Assistive technology device means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such device.
§300.5 Assistive technology service.See http://nichcy.org/schoolage/iep/meetings/special-factors#AT for a full list of AT ‘services’ as outlined in IDEA 2004
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The DSM-IV criteria for AS specifies that the individual must have "severe and sustained impairment in
•social interaction, •the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, •interests and activities that must cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning."
Asperger Syndrome (AS)
Unlike the severe withdrawal from the rest of the world that is characteristic of autism, children with Asperger syndrome are isolated because of their poor social skills and narrow interests.
DeepDeepNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htm#211323080
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• What limitations does the individual with Asperger Syndrome experience?
• How do these limitations affect the individual’s job/college performance?
• What specific job/educational tasks are problematic as a result of these limitations?
• What accommodations are available to reduce or eliminate these problems? • Can the individual with Asperger Syndrome provide information on possible
accommodation solutions?
• Once accommodations/technology are in place, would it be useful to meet with the individual to evaluate the effectiveness of the accommodations and to determine whether additional/different accommodations are needed?
Considerations:
Job Accommodation Network - http://askjan.org/media/asperger.html
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Job Accommodation Network
JAN Document with Technology Highlights
Technology Considerations
Goal Set: Social Skills – does the adult need review?
Mind Reading: covers the entire spectrum of human emotions. Using the software you can explore over 412 emotions, seeing and hearing each one performed by six different people. There are also mini-stories to provide contexts. There are 2472 faces, 2472 voices and 2472 stories, all about emotions.
www.autismcoach.com/product_p/mr.htm
Mac and Windows
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YES – Diligent
Technology Considerations
Goal Set: Social Functioning
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The Sosh framework divides social functioning into five areas essential to social skills development and success: The “5 R’s”•Relate (Connect with others)•Regulate (Manage behaviors)•Reason (Think it through)•Relax (Reduce stress)•Recognize (Understand feeling)
www.mysosh.com
Technology Considerations
Goal Set: Motor
While motor difficulties are not a specific criteria for Asperger's, children with Asperger's Disorder frequently have motor skill delays and may appear clumsy or awkward.
Digital Pen: LiveScribe
AT Demonstration
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
www.nuance.com/dragon/index.htm
Questions/Comments
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