A) You will do an Internet search to locate two websites that provide informatio

A) You will do an Internet search to locate two websites that provide information about assistive (or adaptive) technology that would be useful in working with preschool children. These can be education sites that provide resources and information for families, educators, etc. or commercial sites (companies that make or sell assistive technology devices).
(NOTE: You can use one from the reading folder and one site not reviewed.)
B) Select one scenario of a preschool child with special needs from the attached list (“EDU221.AdaptAssgn.Scenarios.doc”) or you may use a child with special needs you currently have in your preschool classroom.
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A) You will do an Internet search to locate two websites that provide information about assistive (or adaptive) technology that would be useful in working with preschool children. These can be education sites that provide resources and information for families, educators, etc. or commercial sites (companies that make or sell assistive technology devices).
(NOTE: You can use one from the reading folder and one site not reviewed.)
B) Select one scenario of a preschool child with special needs from the attached list (“EDU221.AdaptAssgn.Scenarios.doc”) or you may use a child with special needs you currently have in your preschool classroom.
For this child select two assistive technology devices that can help the child to be included and participate fully in an inclusive early childhood classroom. It can be a toy, a communication device, a mobility device, a self-help aid, etc.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The assistive technology devices that you select must be developmentally appropriate and useful for a preschool age child (ages 1 – 5). Consider the child’s disability and age. Will the device actually be usable or helpful for this particular child?
C) To submit: In a brief typed report include the following (number each section of your report, #1 and #2):
1) First, provide website addresses and give brief descriptions (6 – 8 sentences) for at least two websites you located in your search.
2) Next, describe the two assistive technology devices (5 – 8 sentences each) that you feel would be helpful for this child. In addition, explain why each of these devices is developmentally appropriate for this child and how they would help the child be included and participate fully with the children in their classroom.
Note: pictures of the devices are optional
For this child select two assistive technology devices that can help the child to be included and participate fully in an inclusive early childhood classroom. It can be a toy, a communication device, a mobility device, a self-help aid, etc.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The assistive technology devices that you select must be developmentally appropriate and useful for a preschool age child (ages 1 – 5). Consider the child’s disability and age. Will the device actually be usable or helpful for this particular child?
C) To submit: In a brief typed report include the following (number each section of your report, #1 and #2):
1) First, provide website addresses and give brief descriptions (6 – 8 sentences) for at least two websites you located in your search.
2) Next, describe the two assistive technology devices (5 – 8 sentences each) that you feel would be helpful for this child. In addition, explain why each of these devices is developmentally appropriate for this child and how they would help the child be included and participate fully with the children in their classroom.
Note: pictures of the devices are optional