In-Person Session
Have you ever been part of a team that has selected what seems to be the best tool for a student, only to witness increased disruptive behavior, more academic struggles, or outright refusal? While some students find rapid success with new assistive technology tools, others may end up feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, embarrassed, or may simply struggle with the routine of using the newly introduced tool. In this session, we will look at the most common functions of behavior and then discuss common pitfalls when implementing assistive technology in the classroom and the corresponding behaviors that may occur. Leave with techniques to identify students struggling with their assistive technology and how to avoid increasing unwanted behavior when implementing assistive technology supports in the classroom!