Low Tech Assistive Technology Fidgets and Squishes with Intellectual Disabilities and ADHD

*See exemplar attached (low tech assistive slide show)
Low Tech device for students with intellectual disabilities and ADHD: fidget and squishies

Directions: Create a slideshow on Low Technology Assistive Technology: Fidgets and Squishes

Slide 1-

What is a fidget device? Examples

Slide 2-

Why device is needed/ use of device

Slide 3

Student needs supported by device

Slide 4

Benefit of using device/challenges of using device

Slide 5

Lesson learned/ Impact on District

Slide 6

Quality indicators of AT

Consider the role that low-tech assistive technology plays in schools serving students with disabilities. Also, consider the quality indicators listed on the [WATI was removed] QIAT Indicators and Matrices – Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services (qiat.org) website.

Share research about the device Then, you will describe how you used it/would/could use it- what was the lesson? Why was it/would it be needed? What needs of the students did/would this device support? Next, provide a reflection on both the benefits and challenges of using this device and how you might make adjustments the next time you use this low-tech AT. Finally discuss the impact of low-tech assistive technology on the district and its ability to serve students with various disabilities.

Devices

Description

How it can be used in Assessment of Learning (or how would you know the tool is working)

How it can be used in Instruction

Approximate Cost

Challenges District level Classroom level

Most Common Use

Student’s needs commonly addressed by this device

Last Completed Projects

topic title academic level Writer delivered