https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru An AT journey reflecting my education from OTP 560 en-us 2019-11-21 15:00:11 UTC 2026-03-19 23:12:00 UTC hello@padlet.com sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/414691609 Assistive technology is described by Goodrich & Garza (2015) as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” These devices are used to improve the client's overall functioning in all facets of life.

Article: Goodrich, B. & Garza, E. (2015). The role of occupational therapy in providing assistive technology devices and services. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About- Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/RDP/assistive-technology.aspx]]> 2019-11-21 15:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/414691609 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/414701225 Low technology AT are devices that often don't require much training, usually are affordable, and do not have complex mechanical features.

Examples: Canes/Walkers, Magnified Glass, Pencil Grips, Slant Board

]]> 2019-11-21 15:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/414701225 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415289848 Mid technology AT devices may incorporate some electronic features such as being battery operated. They could be slightly more expensive and require an increased amount of training compared to low technology AT but are not as electronically complex.

Examples: audiobook, wheelchair, gait trainer, braille translation software, calculator]]> 2019-11-22 14:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415289848 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415546426 2019-11-22 22:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415546426 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415546592 2019-11-22 22:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415546592 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415546652 2019-11-22 22:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415546652 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415548814 This is the most intense and expensive form of AT and will often require client education prior to usage.  These items may need to be plugged in and use a high amount of electricity. The advantage of high tech AT is that it can be capable of creating opportunities for our client that would not be available using low or middle tech AT. 

Examples: electronic tablet, electric wheelchair, computer, alerting device]]> 2019-11-22 22:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415548814 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415550732 2019-11-22 22:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415550732 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415550907 2019-11-22 22:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415550907 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415550995 2019-11-22 22:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415550995 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415551445 2019-11-22 22:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415551445 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415551600 The Human Activity Asssitive Technology model is an occupational therapy frame of reference that addresses AT as the fourth component of ADL/occupation task completion. The HAAT model theorizes that the activity, human, context, and AT all work together to create help the client maximize functional performance. This approach can facilitate the success of the client with the OT’s assistance.

Cook, A., & Hussey, S (2015). Principles of assistive technology: Introducing the human activity assistive technology model. In A. Cook & S. Hussey (Eds.), Assistive technologies: Principles and practice (pp. 1-15). St. Louis: Mosby-Elsevier.]]> 2019-11-22 22:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415551600 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415551698 The human is made up of client factors that may help or hinder their occupational therapy journey. The OT will address these client factors and make adaptations/modifications when necessary.]]> 2019-11-22 22:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415551698 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415552671 The activity is the task at hand and the OT uses activity analysis to identify the client factors and performance skills necessary to complete the task.]]> 2019-11-22 22:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415552671 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415552748 The context is everything around the client that may affect their performance at the activity at hand. Some contextual variables include physical, social, cultural, and institutional. ]]> 2019-11-22 22:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415552748 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415554081 AT is utilized to help work within the activity, human, and context to improve their overall performance and increase function. ]]> 2019-11-22 22:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415554081 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415557298 2019-11-22 23:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415557298 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415558094 2019-11-22 23:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415558094 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415558142 2019-11-22 23:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415558142 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415559440 2019-11-22 23:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415559440 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415560253 2019-11-22 23:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415560253 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415560535 https://www.abilities.com/boston/]]> 2019-11-22 23:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415560535 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415561856 Type of AT: Low Tech
Low maintenance, fashionable adaptive clothing option for women with difficulty dressing.]]> 2019-11-22 23:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415561856 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415562726 Type of AT: High Tech
Mobilization device that assist the client in standing and moving in their environment]]> 2019-11-22 23:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415562726 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415563155 Type of AT: High Tech
Purchases vehicles converted by companies such as BraunAbility and VMI to sell to individuals in need of adaptive features]]> 2019-11-22 23:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415563155 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415563430 Type of AT: Low Tech
Provides concealable, easy to use portable catheters ]]> 2019-11-22 23:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415563430 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415563724 Type of AT: Mid Tech
A three-in-one stander for children ages one to five that promotes the positions of prone, supine, and upright.]]> 2019-11-22 23:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415563724 sviolette https://padlet.com/sviolette/i90571pjlru/wish/415564211

Toolbox: Writing Issues and Assistive Technology Solutions: https://gatfl.gatech.edu//documents/The_Tool_Box_InsertOnly.pdf

LD and Assistive Technology: https://gatfl.gatech.edu//documents/AT_Resource_07-00.pdf

RESNA: https://www.resna.org/certification

https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/RDP/assistive-technology.aspx

Assistive Technology and Occupational Performance: https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2545289

Eldercare AT Resource: https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Factsheets/Assistive_Technology.aspx

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