How do I use AT to support Early Childhood Special Education? (VDOE's Assistive Technology Network)

Description:

It is never too early to consider assistive technology supports and services. Providing children with supports to access play, communication, and books is essential to their early development. The following resources will assist you in exploring AT and AAC for young children.

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Considering Assistive Technology

Course: Asynchronous Virtual Virginia Course - Virginia Assistive Technology, Tools, and Strategies (VATTS): Consideration Guide and Resources

AT/AAC to support language, play, literacy, and early math skills

• **TechKnowledgy 2016-17 Archived Webinar: Technology Use in Early Childhood Special Education: Teaching the Swipe Generation

Adapted Books 

• Webshop: [TechKnowledgy 2023-24] Assistive Technology for Early Learners & Learners with Complex Disabilities

• Resource: How do I use Adapted books to promote student engagement & reading comprehension?

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Supports

• **TechKnowledgy 2023-24 Archived Webinar: Navigating the AAC Roadmap
• AT Network Website: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 
• **TechKnowledgy 2015-16 Archived Webinar: Aided Language Stimulation: An Essential Strategy for Teaching Language to AAC Users of Any Age
• Resource - Printable One-pager: AAC Boot Camp: Top 10 AAC Implementation Tips

CORE vocabulary

• **Webshop: A Few Good Words: Using Core Vocabulary to Support Students Who Are Non-Verbal (Updated July 2020)

Switch Accessible Toys

• **TechKnowledgy 2019-20 Archived Webinar: Adapting Play - Making Toys Accessible
• **Webshop: How to Create a Switch Accessible Battery Operated Toy
• **eWorkshop: Homemade Switches

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