Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT)

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Chapter 7 – Assistive Technology for Positioning, Seating, and Mobility A CONTINUUM OF CONSIDERATIONS FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY for Positioning and Seating Standard seat at correct height and depth Nonslip surface on standard seat to prevent slipping (e.g., Dycem ® ) Bolster, rolled towel, blocks to assist in positioning Adapted/alternate chair, sidelyer, stander Custom fitted wheelchair or insert Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (2004) 182
Chapter 7 – Assistive Technology for Positioning, Seating, and Mobility Seat Location Assistive Technology for Positioning and Seating For a student with physical issues it is important to consider a seat placement with clear pathways to key areas they need to access such as exits, story pits, or shelves with frequently used classroom materials. For students with attention or visual processing issues consider seating that offers the best vantage point to see teaching areas like the board or word wall. Watch for clear sight lines to boards or wall references. Keep clutter on the board and walls to a minimum. Items hanging from the ceiling can be difficult for a student to filter out. Use color or boarders to highlight key visual areas. Be aware of visual field cuts and position the student to minimize their effect. Talk with your OT or vision specialist for more specific ideas. Workstation A workstation consists of many components. You must consider all to achieve an optimal workstation. The individual’s position relative to the workstation and the task is the first key component. Traditionally, seating guidelines have focused on the following: An individual properly positioned to actively participate in a task such as writing or using a device, has the following characteristics: ♦ Feet resting on the floor - ankles dorsiflexed to 90 degrees ♦ Knees flexed 90 degrees ♦ Hips flexed 90 degrees ♦ Hips well back in chair ♦ Both arms resting comfortably on desk without causing shoulders to shrug Some seating and positioning experts are now questioning that approach. New studies have found that active learning positions vary from this by bending the knee slightly from 90 degrees with the feet on the floor, bending the trunk slightly forward at the hips and holding the elbows slightly more than 90 degrees. This position is similar to the one we assume before rising out of a chair without actually getting up and offers a more dynamic support structure for the upper body, arms, and hands while engaged in activities at a desk. Karen Kangas (2003) states, “Seating for anyone, cannot be a singular posture, and any singular posture without any inherent mobility within that system, cannot assist an individual in becoming independent in any task”. One seating solution is not adequate because students cross environments within and outside the primary classroom. Multiple seating and positioning options must be identified, each providing a dynamic situation that allows the student to progress toward independence. A second component is the relationship of the chair to the work surface where the task is to be performed. Desk and chair heights are an area that can be easily overlooked. You must adjust the chair and table height as needed to obtain proper positioning. A chair that is too high will cause the feet and legs to dangle from the seat of the chair or the child to slide forward with back rounded. A chair that is too low will also cause the child to sit in a position that will interfere with optimal use of the arms and attending. Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (2004) 183
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