IEP+Technology+Goal

8. __Develop a Technology goal for IEP__. (Worth: 20 Points) Given a scenario of Martin (see below), you will determine what technology is required to help him (by writing a detailed outline covering the specifics noted below) and based on your information, develop an IEP goal and two objectives. Scenario: Martin is a five year old little boy who is currently attending kindergarten. Martin is in a regular kindergarten classroom. He has cerebral palsy; therefore, he is unable to walk and has poor fine motor skills (cannot hold a regular pencil, etc.). He is able to talk like any other child his age. Write an outline detailing: 1. What process you would use to determine if technology would be helpful, and what kind. To determine what kind of technology would be helpful for Martin, we would monitor him in his natural learning and play environment. We would see what Martin has the most trouble functioning with on a daily basis. We think it is important to give Martin assistive technology that will be readily available to him whenever he needs it. 2. What your recommendations would be. Since Martin has poor fine motor skills, we would use different types of assistive technology that would make it easier to grip objects, or steady his hands. We could also use some devices that he can use other parts of his body to perform the same function. *Stabilize Objects- use Velcro material to attach the objects to the area Martin will be using them to help them stay stationary. * Attach handles- To make things easier to use such as pencils, we would attach large grip handles on them. When using different objects like puppets or hand help things, we could attach them to his wrist with Velcro. * Use other parts of his body- When working on the computer, Martin would find it difficult to use a mouse. He could use trackballs which is an oversized mouse that is in the form of a giant ball. He can control this mouse the same way you would control a smaller mouse. He can use his hand, feel or arms to move this trackball. Another devise are head mounted pointers. This goes around Martins head and he can move his head in the direction that he wishes the mouse to move. 3. How the use of the technologies you have listed help to enable Martin to participate in the regular activities within the classroom. The use of the technologies that we have listed would help Martin participate in regular activities because which the help of these devises, he would still be able to perform the same functions as all of the other students. 3. How any of these technologies could benefit the other children in the classroom as well. These could benefit other children as well by learning how to have better fine motor skills. Although the students may be able to grip regular pencils, their writing may not be good. By stabilizing the object, this will help them with their own performance. 4. Where you would find technology devices The internet is a great way to find technology devices. There are also different ways to learn to make your own device. Also, teachers should be aware of the different assistive technology that is available to them through their school. 5. Who would be on the multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team to help you make decisions. Other teachers, the principal, parents and AT specialists. Develop an IEP goal for Martin with two objectives. Martin will use a regular pencil with an oversized grip. Martin will start off by writing different letters. He will use the pencil to write upper and lower case letters. Martin will use a regular pencil with an oversized grip to write his name.