Week 11 Reflection
Posted on April 6, 2008
I believe the reason for the terrible twos is the child’s inability to communicate in a way that can be understood. For some students with special needs this difficulty with communication and the frustration of not being understood continues for years. Technology can help. Everyone is into technology today making it more acceptable and cool. There is just so much to know about.
I found at our school the SLP had the most knowledge about AT in the school as it relates to students with special needs. But even she expressed that it is difficult to keep up with the many changes in AT. It would be helpful to have a workshop each year where we could explore the different AT used in the district and discuss if there are any gaps that need to be addressed.
There is no way that I could be the tech person. I have done all right and I can discuss what might be needed, but it takes someone who eats and sleeps technology to keep up. It’s not me!
Comments
I have been to the yearly technology conferences (speech language association) in Burlington and they are fastinating. Much of the technology is there and available to "play" on. I think overcoming the fear for me is a big part of this piece; also knowing the child is another piece. One size does not fit all. Sara
Posted by: Sara Airoldi at April 8, 2008 1:57 PM