Single Message Output Device

This post continues my search for assistive technology devices that will meet the IEP goals and objectives of various students.

IEP Example 2:

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Mary currently communicates with sounds that are not always understood by those around her. She often becomes upset when she is not understood. She likes people and likes to be around both adults and children. She is beginning to play simple games.

Annual Goal: Mary will communicate her interests and needs in three or more environments/situations using a single message voice output device.

Short Term Objective (STO) 1: Using a single message voice output device, Mary will communicate when she wants to change activities during play time on three out of five opportunities on three consecutive days.

STO 2: Mary will use the single message device to interact with others during games, such as Peek-a-Boo on three out of five opportunities on three consecutive days.

STO 3: Mary will initiate communication by “calling” someone using a preprogrammed message on a single message voice output device on three out of three opportunities on three consecutive days.

STO 4: Mary will “lead” singing during circle time by activating a preprogrammed single message voice output device on three out of three opportunities when it is her turn.

 

 Mary would meet her annual goal and also, her short term objectives by using the Step-by Step single message voice output device.  The device will enable Mary enables to record verses of songs or poems or short social scripts, as well as, it will allow her to particpate in conversational turn taking while playing games with her teachers or peers.

Reference for IEP:  http://wati.org/