Overview
Students with
complex physical and health impairments have to fit a whole lot more into their
school day than the average student. It is vital that students can have their
physical needs met while maximizing each moment they spend in a classroom or
school community. We understand... it can seem impossible. With the years of
experience as an Orthopedic Impairment Specialist, Physical Therapist, and an
Occupational Therapist (all holding AT Certificates) we have found ways to
streamline and incorporate strategies to support students, teachers and
paraprofessionals in planning and scheduling for a day packed with learning,
socializing, meeting personal care needs, and keeping those doing the hard work
safe. During this presentation, mobility plans, dynamic schedules,
instructional strategies, personal care routines and safety will be discussed
so that attendees can return to their classrooms/school sites with a bigger
tool box to support students with complex needs.
Learning Objectives
- Describe a plan to meet the one or more physical needs of students so they can be ready to learn.
- Identify one or more strategies / tools to help students access the curriculum and school community to the fullest extent possible.
- Describe one or more safety strategies and identify at least one equipment that can keep staff safe while positioning students ensuring access the curriculum and school community.
Strand
AT for Physical Access and Participation
Target Audience
Accessibility Professional; Administrators; AT Specialists; Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Curriculum and Instruction; Educators; Family Members; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Physical Therapists; Rehab Therapists; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators
Experience Level
Introductory
Content Area
Professional Area
ATIA 2020 Conference Recording
This course was given at the ATIA 2020 Conference on Friday, January 31, 2020 9:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUs
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
AOTA; IACET
For: 0.15 CEU Units.
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: April 1, 2020. This course was offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).
End date of ASHA CEUs offering: May 31, 2023.
Speaker/s:
Leslie Haverstock
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Leslie Haverstock is an Orthopedic Impairment and Assistive Technology Specialist at the Santa Clara County Office of Education in San Jose, CA. She supports 31 school districts in Santa Clara County through direct instruction, consultation and assessment of students with orthopedic and assistive technology needs. In her role, Leslie wears many hats and loves the challenge of finding ways for complex students to show what they know across the curriculum and school community. She covers preschool to post-secondary students. Over her 22 year career in special education and a Masters in both Teaching and Leadership and School Administration, Leslie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to students, teachers, paraprofessionals and families. Outside of her time in classrooms, Leslie is married to her college crush, Adam and together they raise the world’s most fun German Shorthaired Pointer named Rosie. Leslie is an avid runner, fitness instructor, book fanatic and want-to-be chef.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No
Rachel Okazaki
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Rachel Okazaki has 7 years of experience as a school based physical therapist at the Santa Clara County Office of Education working with students ages 3-22. She provides support to local districts through staff education and training, integrating universal design for learning in special day and general education classroom environments, and works with a variety of assistive technology equipment. She is part of the Assistive Technology Team to assess a variety of access options such as wheelchair mounts, switch access and durable medical equipment for educational participation. She has been a guest lecturer at San Jose State University as part of the special education teaching credential program, presented trainings at paraprofessional conferences for the Santa Clara County Office of Education and provides on-going staff training at local school districts on biomechanics and safe transfer training.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Rachel currently receives a salary from Santa Clara County Office of Education where she is a physical therapist.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No