Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT)

Chapter 9 – Documenting Assistive Technology into the IEP
Examples related to English Language Arts Content Standard: B. Writing
Present Level of Educational Performance (PLEP): Johnny uses his right hand to write and to
physically position his left arm and hand. He has difficulty managing papers as he writes.
Annual Goal: Johnny will complete all written work independently.
Benchmark 1: Johnny will utilize a lap tray, incline board, non-slip mat and modified clipboard when
positioned for him by staff.
Benchmark 2: Johnny will demonstrate good set up of material in a timely fashion when directed by
staff.
Benchmark 3: Johnny will store materials in the assigned area upon completion of written task.
Benchmark 4: Johnny will determine when he needs to use his writing modifications, gather materials,
and use appropriately.
PLEP: Eric participates in regular education programs for his academic subjects. His hand strength is
limited and he fatigues quickly when doing any handwriting task. Civics and English homework are
a particular problem because of lengthy assignments and reports that need to be completed.
Annual Goal: Eric will use a computer or portable word processor to complete assignments in 10th
grade English and Civics classes.
Short Term Objective (STO) 1: Eric will review and practice keyboarding skills to input information
into a computer or portable word processor at a functional rate of at least 15 words per minute when
tested on a standard keyboarding assignment.
STO 2: Eric will use a portable word processor at home or school to complete 100% of English and
Civics homework assignments each day as reported by respective teachers.
STO 3: Eric will learn to transfer documents from portable word processor to computer, use spell
checker, use other computer features to reformat appropriately (e.g. cut, paste, bold, tab, etc.) and
operate printer 100% of time as reported by respective teachers.
PLEP: Becky is learning to read and is anxious to complete writing assignments with her peers. She is
not able to produce handwritten material due to severe spastic quadriplegia. Becky is interested in
using the computer and has been introduced to it. The staff have helped Becky experiment with
several switches in a variety of locations. She seems to be most accurate using a switch mounted
next to her head.
Annual Goal: Becky will use a single switch mounted on a switch mounting arm positioned to the right
side of her head and scanning software to access the computer 9 out of 10 times for a variety of
educational assignments.
STO 1: Using the single switch and scanning software, Becky will follow therapist’s directions with
90% accuracy to make selections for simple instructional software, according to weekly data.
STO 2: Using the single switch and scanning software, Becky will select the correct row, followed by
the correct letter to select letters from the “Alphabet” activity with 90% accuracy and minimal verbal
cueing according to weekly data.
STO 3: Using the single switch, scanning software and an on-screen keyboard, Becky will produce a list
of five or more spelling words from oral dictation with 80% accuracy on weekly test.
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