AOTA Assistive Technology Flashcards

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define assistive technology

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item that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

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define assistive technology services

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any service that directly assists an individual with a disabilities in the selection, acquistion, or use of an assistive technology device

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define no technology

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non-electrical adapatations. ex: hook and loop fasterners, grab bars.

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define low technology

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inexpensive items that are readily available commercially.

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define high technology

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devices, hardware, or software that may require specific training to use.

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define electronic aids to daily living (EADLS)

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devices that llow control of eletrical of electronic appliances through the use of one or more switches.

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how do you evaluate for assistive technology?

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identify task or activity that client wants to accommplish
identify clients abilities and deficits in the areas of client factors and performance skills.
determine environment and context in which activity will occur
identify assistive technology devices
identify funding source

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what are the interventions used for assistive technology?

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gather information froim various sources, including client, supporting family or caregiver, and all team memebrs.
consider proximal; stability through proper positioning
obtain loner or demo pieces for trials
ensure proper positioning of device to enable ease of access
keep devices as simple as possible
ensure chosen device is dependable
proiuvde multiple training opoportunities in different envionrments and context

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9
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name aids for visual impairment

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tactile subsituttion, auditory substitution, optical aids

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name aids for auditory impairment

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tactile substitution, visual substitution, hearing aids

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name some compensatory technologies for cognition

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memory aids
time management devices
prompting, cueing and coaching

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12
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name some mobility technolgies

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wheelchair

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what is an augmentative and alternative communuication (AAC) system

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for clients who have severe speech and language impairment across the lifespan

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what is the evaluation andintervention process for an AAC unit

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eval - predictive assessment, serial assessment, curriculum-based assessment, assessing barriers to participation, assessing representation

intervention - match humna-technology interface with clients physical and performance skill abilities.

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what are considerations when using an AAC device

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mounting and positioning of device, physical skill development,
portability
accessibility
dependability
vocabulary flexibility
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