Activity 6.11a: Create an implementation plan to use dialogic reading practices Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners describe the process and key things to remember for how to implement dialogic reading practices. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-6-11a.pdf
Activity 6.10a: Use evidence-based practice decision-making Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners are introduced to an evidence-based practice decision-making framework they can use to make a recommendation about dialogic reading practices. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-6-10a.pdf
Activity 6.9a: Consider the unique contexts Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners listen to or read Tenisha’s perspective and consider the unique context of the dilemma from this perspective. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-6-9a.pdf
Audio 5.6: Karen’s perspective (speech therapist) Sophie’s speech therapist shares her thoughts about working with Sophie and using assistive technology to help her communicate. She also talks about her willingness to work with Ms. Mary, Sophie’s child care provider, to make her more comfortable with using assistive technology. View TranscriptKaren: I started working with…
Audio 5.5: Holly’s Perspective (Sophie’s mother) The mother of Sophie, a two-year-old girl with language and physical delays, discusses her feelings about wanting to help Sophie communicate. View TranscriptHolly: When Sophie turned 2, we decided to start focusing more on her communication. I knew I would be returning to work soon and it would…
Audio 5.4: Ms. Mary’s Perspective (family child care provider) A child care provider of Sophie, a two-year-old with language and physical delays, discusses her feelings about using assistive technology and wanting to become more comfortable with using communication boards with Sophie. View TranscriptMs. Mary: Now that I’ve learned more about assistive technology, I do…
Handout 5.6: Sophie’s Assistive Technology Plan Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view a completed planning tool for a child. Goals, ideas for using assistive technology, and teaching strategies are documented. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-5.6.pdf
Handout 5.5: Assistive Technology Planning Tool Resource Type: Handout This handout is a planning tool learners can use to consider which type of assistive technology could help a child for a given learning goal or activity. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-5.5.pdf
Activity 5.12a: Brainstorm ideas for Sophie’s communication boards Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners come up with ideas for pictures or symbols for Sophie’s communication boards based on her daily activities. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-5-12a.pdf
Activity 5.11a: Use evidence-based practice decision-making Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners are introduced to an evidence-based practice decision-making framework they can use to make a recommendation about assistive technology interventions. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-5-11a.pdf