[Athen] Cerebral Palsy

[Dan Comden]

Great suggestions, Teresa.

I'd add that if accessing a physical keyboard is not a possibility, it's
time to consider switch input as an option.

Android OS can be controlled with a switch, as can iOS, MacOS and Windows.
There are many options available.. An interface is not terrible expensive.
Perhaps some help from OT or RT may be needed to find the best mounting
location for one or more switches.

It's time to tech-up!

-*- Dan

On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 2:07 PM, Teresa Haven <Teresa.Haven at nau.edu> wrote:


> Hi, Adam.  It sounds like the student could use a step up in technology –

> writing essays is not only necessary on exams, but also for homework,

> papers, all kinds of tasks throughout the university. I’d suggest exploring

> some combination of word prediction software to increase typing

> speed/fluency and a specialized keyboard (like the Maltron Expanded

> Keyboard) (or try setting up Sticky Keys and/or Filter Keys on a standard

> keyboard) to help with reducing false keystrokes.  Neither of these would

> be a test modification (although they would still require extended time),

> they would just be  technology alternatives to allow the student to

> effectively express their thoughts.

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> Hope this helps,

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> Teresa

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> Teresa Haven, Ph.D.

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> Accessibility Analyst, Northern Arizona University

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> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On

> Behalf Of *Wouk, Adam

> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 10, 2016 2:46 PM

> *To:* 'athen-list at u.washington.edu'

> *Subject:* [Athen] Cerebral Palsy

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> Good Afternoon everyone,

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> I have a student who is coming to college for his first semester. He has

> been out of school for 2 years. This student has Cerebral Palsy, is unable

> to speak and has limited muscle control in his arms and hands. He uses a

> Samsung tablet that has a PECS board on it to communicate. The PECS board

> is limited. Right now the biggest obstacle is testing. He does very well

> with multiple choice and true and false. However, the PECS board is not

> enough for him to communicate to the scribe answers for anything that must

> be written out for essays and short answers. I have tried iPads and

> computers so that he could type but because he has limited muscle control

> in his hands, it is difficult for him to type with any accuracy.

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> Our school is VERY resistant to test modifications. I am looking for

> ideas. This is a new case for me and I’m not totally sure on how to

> proceed. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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> Thanks,

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> Adam Wouk

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> Educational Case Manager ~ Center for Disability Services

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> Moraine Valley Community College

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> Email: wouka at morainevalley.edu

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> Phone: 708-608-4120

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-*- Dan Comden                       danc at uw.edu <danc at washington.edu>
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