Newsletters
Our Latest Newsletters
December 2012: Using AT to Promote Literacy in Infants and Toddlers
Developing the skills needed to eventually read and write is a gradual process for children. The more they explore and develop more complex concepts about the world around them, as well as the role of language and print in daily life, the better prepared children are to later integrate reading and writing into their own lives.
October 2012: Using Visual Supports with Infants and Toddlers
This newsletter will take visual supports that have been used successfully in childcare centers and preschools and show how they can be used in the home with younger children.
July 2012: Powered Mobility for Infants and Toddlers
This edition contains a summary of the different types of powered mobility available for infants and toddlers
May 2012: AT Training Programs for Early Intervention Service Providers
Overview of training programs
March 2012: More on the iPad
Integrating iPad use into existing activities and routines
November 2011: Helpdesk Newsletter
Read about the new helpdesk and how you can use it to find the resources you seek!
October 2011: Smart Tables Newsletter
In August, you were introduced to the SMART Board which may be used with children of all ages, especially in the classroom. Even preschool children may be successful when using the SMART Board.
August 2011: Smartboards Newsletter
Research studies suggest a connection between student interest and actual learning. Attention, concentration and feelings of surprise, excitement and enjoyment are all important indicators of student interest in learning according to Dr. Raja Maznah...
June 2011: Robots
Can a robot really be considered assistive technology for children?
April 2011: iPads
It's the iPads turn to be heard.
January 2011: Recycling AT
This resource guide provides parents and professionals with background information about AT reuse, describes the different types of reuse programs, provides information on how to start a reuse program, and lists helpful reuse resources.
December 2010: Assistive Technology Assessment: An Ongoing Process
Over the course of time, children’s and families’ needs may change, requiring the use of different types of AT.
August 2010: Making Low-Tech AT and Adaptations
Low-tech assistive technology (AT) and adaptations are cheap and easy strategies that families and professionals can use to increase their children’s participation in daily activities and routines.
June 2010: Using Assistive Technology to Support Socialization
Assistive technology (AT) can support socialization in many ways.
March 2010: Using Arms and Hands in Activities and Routines
Throughout the day infants and toddlers have many opportunities to use their arms and hands and develop their fine motor skills.
May 2009: The Basics of Positioning and Mobility
Positioning refers to the way a child is placed in his/her environment using typical or special positioning equipment. Special equipment is considered to be assistive technology (AT) because it enables participation in home, school, or community environments.
March 2009: The Basics of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
The term AAC typically refers to an area where the focus is impairments in communication. An AAC system is a combination of strategies, techniques, symbols, and aids that increase the user’s ability to communicate effectively with those around them.
January 2009: The Basics of Switches
In very basic terms, a switch is a device that makes, breaks or changes the connection in an electrical circuit. We use switches in our everyday lives to help us accomplish tasks and control our environments.
