AT Self Assessments
The self-assessment was designed and field-tested by Tots-n-Tech to help states evaluate their systems and supports for the use of adaptations, including AT, in early intervention. The self-assessment includes four areas:
AT evaluation and assessment (including initial and annual evaluations, assessment, and ongoing progress monitoring)
Individualized Planning (IFSP)
AT devices and services
System questions
The practices on the self-assessment were generated from a review of empirical data, recommended practice documents, and guidelines developed by the Consortium Leadership Team Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services (QUIAT) in school settings. Initial testing of the self-assessment was completed with a sample of 293 early intervention professionals. These data were used to determine the reliability and validity of the scale which resulted in scale with 55 items. Specific items for each area can be viewed by clicking on the area in the menu to the right.
The state data represented on the map was drawn from a national sample of 282 Agency directors/early intervention administrators across 46 states. All respondents completed the scale through an online application. TnT staff recruited the respondents by asking state Part C Coordinators to forward the request for completion of the survey to persons knowledgeable about systems and supports in their states. Respondents completed the scale by rating the items in each category on a scale of 1 (always) to 5 (never). The scores for each state represent the percentage of agreement, averaged across multiple respondents in a state, with our 8 member expert panel.
If your state is not listed, then the self assessment was not completed by anyone in your state. Also, as can be seen, in some states there was a single respondent; the data in these states should be viewed as preliminary.
We have also developed a series of Resource Briefs that focus on key areas of the AT Self-Assessment and are designed to assist states and programs to enhance AT training, use, and resources in early intervention.
The state data represented on the map was drawn from a national sample of 282 Agency directors/early intervention administrators across 46 states. All respondents completed the scale through an online application. TnT staff recruited the respondents by asking state Part C Coordinators to forward the request for completion of the survey to persons knowledgeable about systems and supports in their states. Respondents completed the scale by rating the items in each category on a scale of 1 (always) to 5 (never). The scores for each state represent the percentage of agreement, averaged across multiple respondents in a state, with our 8 member expert panel.
If your state is not listed, then the self assessment was not completed by anyone in your state. Also, as can be seen, in some states there was a single respondent; the data in these states should be viewed as preliminary.
We have also developed a series of Resource Briefs that focus on key areas of the AT Self-Assessment and are designed to assist states and programs to enhance AT training, use, and resources in early intervention.
Assistive Technology Self-Assessment Results What's This?
Click a state on the map below to see the self-assessment profiles and resource briefs. The sample sizes for most states are small, typically ranging from 1 – 4 respondents. To see the sample size for each state and an overview of the self-assessment tool, please click here.
