Case+Study

**Student Using Assistive Technology:** **Student used her assistive technology at various points in the day. In this picture she was using it during circle time to say the duties of her class job. ** **Type of Technology Used: **
 * Case Study **

**The type of assistive technology this student is using is a voice output device or also known as a switch. A message is pre-recorded onto the device and the student may push the switch to give their response. **  **Observations:**   **I observed use of this assistive technology in a variety of manners. The student was familiar and comfortable with using it. She had great hand mobility, but even when she pressed lightly the switches are very sensitive to touch and students do not have to worry about pressing hard. The switch was also motivator for her to participate because she loves pressing and hearing it. It was largely used for circle time for students to do their daily job. For example, if you were the Weather Whiz for the day when you hit your switch it would share the daily forecast with the class.It was used to pre-record stories and the student would hit the switch every time the page would turn. It was used for social scripts, which is when at least two voice output devices are used to record a conversation and students press the switch back and forth to say the conversation. It was used to make choices of what the student wanted and the teacher would put a picture on each switch to show the choices. Lastly, it was used during snack or lunch so she could tell us when she wanted a drink. **  **Reflection:**   
 * I was a big fan of the voice output device because it did just, it gave a voice to a student who typically would not had one. I liked that the device was simple and easy to use for both the teacher and the student. The student was comfortable and happy using it, which is the most important thing. I also liked that it had multiple uses to enhance her classroom participation. The wide use of the technology allowed the student to generalize the skill. A crucial aspect of this device is that the recorder has to keep the user in mind, and record messages in the eyes of the user because the student is not making their own sentences they are being made for them. However, it serves as great verbal modeling and overall empowers students to engage in classroom activities. **