Area(s) in which functional capabilities are currently of concern (Enter only one on each line. Use additional sheet for more areas of concern.)

Identify specific tasks in this area that are difficult or impossible at this time at expected level of performance.
A)Describe the special strategies, accommodations, and tools that are currently being used to lower barriers to the task.
A)Are there continuing barriers encountered when the student attempts this task? If so, please describe.
A)Describe new or additional assistive technology to be tried to address continuing barriers, or indicate a need for further investigation.

PHYSICAL

 

 

 

 

Motor abilities

 Using conventional forms of communication

 Using an e-Tran frame with trained assistants

 Stefan’s motor abilities affect his ability to use a touch-based communication aid

Communication aid that speaks aloud

COMMUNCATION 

 

 

 

 

speech sound production,

Telling mum what he wants for meals.

 Mum is making some  assumptions about what Stefan wants

 Mum is unwilling to use the e-Tran frame and is not confident with his signing

 Communication aid that speaks aloud

receptive and expressive language

 Gaining developmental milestones

 The Speech therapist is using the E-Tran frame

The amount of vocabulary on the E-Tran is very limited

 Communication aid that speaks aloud

Augmentative and alternative communication

Communicating with class peers who can’t use the e-Tran frame.

 Stefan is using basic sign language gestures

 His sign language is only recognized by a few people

Communication aid that speaks aloud

SOCIAL COMPETENCE

 

 

 

 

 Making and sustaining friendships.

 Stefan is being encouraged to spend time with peers

 His peers are not able to use the e-Tran frame

 

 Working in groups.

 Stefan is being asked a lot of yes/no questions.

 As above

 

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