Interdisciplinary
Fundamentals in Adaptive and Assistive Technology©
Course
Syllabus
TOPICAL SCHEDULE
Below are
all the presentations that are contained within the five sections. The
names of each presentation are on the left, and the instructor for each
presentation is listed to the right of the presentation.
The course activities,
discussion questions, quiz, and evaluation for each completed presentation
must be submitted prior to advancing to the next presentation. All presentation
in a section must be completed prior to advancing to the next section.
Each section is a prerequisite for the next section. (For example, Section
3 cannot be started unless Sections 1 and 2 have been completed.) Each
completed section will be available for additional study until final exam
is satisfactorily completed. Continuing Education Credit will be awarded
only if all the requirements of all sections (Sections 1-5) are completed.
After completing all
requirements of a section, contact Michelle Schladant (mschladant@med.miami.edu
or 305-243-4466) to make arrangements to begin the next section.
Section
1: Introduction |
| A. Introduction
to Assistive Technology |
Barbara Berry,
RN PhD |
B. Assistive Technology
Design and Product Development
Engineering Principles
|
Stephen Sundarrao,
MS |
| C. Ergonomic
Considerations for Assistive Technology |
Stephen Sundarrao,
MS |
D. Universal Design
Home Evaluation
Home Modifications
|
Beth Kofsky,
MHSA |
Section
2: Assessment for Assistive Technology |
A.
Nervous System Development
Pathologies Leading to Disabilities
|
Barbara
Berry, RN PhD |
B. Somatosensory
Development Barbara Berry, RN PhD
Pathologies Leading to Disabilities
|
Barbara Berry,
RN PhD |
C. Cognitive
Development
Psychological Assessment
|
Monica Dowling,
PhD |
D. Overview of
Interdisciplinary Assistive Technology
Assessment Process
|
Barbara Berry,
RN PhD |
E. Assistive
Technology
Service Delivery Plan
|
Barbara Berry,
RN PhD |
Section
3: Laws Pertaining to Assistive Technology Service Delivery |
| A.
Introduction to FAAST |
Beth
Kofsky, MHSA |
B.
Introduction to IDEA
Adaptive and Assistive Technology Inclusion in the IFSP
|
Michelle Schladant, BA, MS |
C.
Introduction to IDEA
Adaptive and Assistive Technology Inclusion in the IEP |
Vivien
Vieta, BA, MA |
| D.
Adaptive and Assistive Technology in the School Setting |
Susan
Gold, PhD |
E.
Introduction to IDEA
Adaptive and Assistive Technology Inclusion in the IEP
Transition Plan |
Vivien
Vieta, BA, MA |
F.
Introduction to the Rehab Act
Adaptive and Assistive Technology Inclusion in the IPE |
Stephen
Sundarrao, MS |
G.
Advocacy/Funding for Assistive Technology |
Lilliam Rangel-Diaz, CLA
Beth Kofsky, MHSA |
Section
4: Assessment for and Use of Assistive Technology
Hearing/Vision/Communication
|
A.
Assessment of Hearing
Assistive Technology for Individuals with Hearing Impairments
|
Robert
Fifer, PhD |
B. Assessment
of Vision
Assistive Technology for Individuals with Vision Impairments
|
Scott Gartner,
OD |
| C. Assessment
of Oral Motor Function |
Irit Greenberg,
MS |
D. Assistive
Technology
For Individuals with Communication Impairments
|
Carole Zangari,
PhD |
E. Computer Fundamentals
Computer Access
|
Terry Brennan,
MS |
| F. Environmental
Control |
Terry Brennan,
MS |
Section
5: Assessment for and Use of Assistive Technology
Motor Skills
|
| A.
Human Interaction with the Environment |
Mildred
Alfonso, BA, OT |
B. Activities
of Daily Living Performance
|
Mildred Alfonso,
BA, OT |
| C. Assessment
of Alignment |
Rose Rine, PhD |
| D. Musculoskeletal
Development |
Rose Rine, PhD |
| E. Seating and
Positioning |
Rose Rine, PhD |
| F. Assessment
for and Use of Mobility Devices |
Rose Rine, PhD |
| G. Adaptive Music
/ Music Therapy |
Myra Jordan,
PhD |
| H. Adaptive Recreation
|
Lucy Binhack,
CTRS |
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For any questions
or for more information please feel free to contact:
Michelle
Schladant, M.S., Ed.
Assistive Technology/Educational Specialist
Phone: 305-243-4466
Fax: 305-243-4467
Email: mschladant@med.miami.edu
Evaluation
and Intervention Assistive Technology Services
available from Project ABCs
Project
ABCs Lending
Library of Assistive Technology is also available for 30-day short-term
loans to families of children with special needs to try out equipment
options before buying them.
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