January meeting - Assistive Technology:January 21

Date December 30, 2009

Learn how assistive technologies could help your child with communication and fine motor tasks. From Clear Creek Independent School District’s Assistive Technology Support Team, Speech-Language Pathologist Kristin Garr, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Occupational Therapist Christy McGuill will cover:

  • How to determine if assistive technology would help your child and what an evaluation involves
  • The types of assistive technology most frequently used by children with Down syndrome, hearing impairments, speech delays and hypotonia
  • How parents and teachers can determine whether an assistive technology evaluation should be requested