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=Continuum of decision making - light to high tech hierarchy=

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It is important for the educational team to understand the “language” of assistive technology so they can be informed advocates for their child’s technology needs. The following glossary of terms can help parents and educators learn about the kinds of assistive technologies that are currently available and how they can be used. At the end of this glossary, you can find product details as well as photo credits for each of the images used.



Now that you have a basic idea of the wide range of options, it is important to understand the hierarchy of decision-making, from least restrictive to most restrictive device option. (i.e. white boards, simple switches, picture symbols systems, PECS) and high tech AAC/AT (dynamic displays, auditory scanning systems, iPads, text to speech)



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====Are you surprised that Assistive Technology doesn't always mean "High Tech" and "High Cost"? Share your "aha" moments in regards to the types and range of AT tools available. Are you already using "assistive Technology"?====

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