weeks 3 & 4

Question 1

Skills that can be learned using a switch (4)

Answer 1

Cause/effect
turn taking
concept building
scanning skills

Question 2

Hierarchy of switch placement

6

Answer 2

1. hand
2. head
3. mouth
4. other UE location
5. foot
6. other LE location

Question 3

what not to illicit when placing a switch

Answer 3

Does not….

• increase muscle tone,
• cause fatigue,
• elicit abnormal reflexes,
• cause repetitive stress injuries.

Question 4

Steps to teach scanning (3)

Answer 4

1. select signaling response
2. learn to use signaling response with more items
3. learning to use with larger array of items

Question 5

scanning formats:

Vertical or horizontal arrangement of arrays?

Answer 5

Linear scanning

Question 6

scanning formats:

items one at a time in a circular motion

Answer 6

Rotary scanning

Question 7

scanning formats:

Increases number of items being scanned

Answer 7

Group item scanning

Question 8

scanning formats:

Each row is highlighted

Answer 8

In row column scanning

Question 9

Scanning techniques:

– scan items continuously at an establ. Rate. This rate or flow can be increased or decreased

Answer 9

Automatic scanning

Question 10

Scanning techniques:
this type of scanning requires the user to activate the switch through each time. The user MUST be able to exert a sufficient amount of effort to use this technique. They also MUST NOT be susceptible to quickly fatiguing.

Answer 10

Step scanning

Question 11

Scanning techniques:
– hold down the switch and release it when the item chosen is highlighted. Need good motor control because they may be holding the switch down for some time.

Answer 11

Inverse scanning

Question 12

good for individuals who may have difficulty writing because of fatigue, or minimally impaired motor control. Typically has full alphanumerical array with letters, symbols, numbers, and special keys (delete, shift etc.)

Answer 12

Standard key board

Question 13

keyboard layout with the most frequently used keys are on the home row. This limits fatigue.

Answer 13

Dvorak

Question 14

Key board additions :
(for poor fine motor skills)
(Protects against spillage)
(For poor vision)

Answer 14

• Key guard
• Moisture guard
• color code the keys, or use tactile cues.

Question 15

Used on a traditional keyboard to give the keys new meaning

name a few brands

Answer 15

Alternative keyboards

Intellikeys, Overlay Maker, Intellipics

Question 16

Common switches

Answer 16

Big Red, Jelly Bean, Power Link, Squeeze, Sip & Puff, Movement switch

Question 17

when should a second switch be introduced

Answer 17

Only after the first switch has been mastered

Question 18

Null switch

Answer 18

used when introducing 2nd switch. it does nothing at first but is just placed in the child’s visual field.

Question 19

• The design of the switch
• How a person uses/activates the switch
• The physical capabilities of the individual
• The position of the individual
• How versatile the switch is
• The position of the switch
• The desired function of the device

Answer 19

Characteristics that must be considered in switch selection

Question 20

• Size of the switch
• Access
• The # of activation sites
• Wireless capabilities

Answer 20

Considerations for switch selection

Question 21

 Involves a vis. Display presented in a sequential manner

 The switch is activated when the scanning procedure highlights the choice or choices selected

Answer 21

• SCANNING FORMATS

Question 22

an OTA needs to be trained in scanning T/F

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

• Alternative keyboard devices. Used for those with difficulty with motor skills.
• Used a lot on game machines (Nintendo, WC)

Answer 23

Joystick

Question 24

Joysticks are often not recommended for who?

Answer 24

people with cognitive disabilities

Question 25

• Consist of a stationary platform with a movable ball. Some allow the user “mouse like actions” such as drag and click. Used often to alleviate wrist pain due to excess typing

Answer 25

Trackballs

Question 26

with specialized software, allows access to standard keyboard or mouse use. It will decrease the use of clicking on a mouse. also an alternative for those using a head pointer or blinking to access a key board

Answer 26

Dwell Click

Question 27

provide the use of all the previous mentioned devices to gain access to a keyboard. Interface devices can make communication boards accessible by a switch. Allows a human being to interact with a computer, a telephone system, or other electronic information system.

Answer 27

Interface devices

Question 28

• Placed on the computer monitor and allows direct selection by touching the screen.

Answer 28

Touch screens

Question 29

• Used as an alternative to the mouse and keyboard due to limited functional movement of the arms and/or hands

Answer 29

Pointers & electronic eye gaze

Question 30

Most common mode of telecommunications?

Answer 30

TTY (text telephone)

Question 31

required by law in all states. This consists of the operator at a relay center reading the typed message from the sender to the person who is receiving the phone call. Message goes from written to voice form via the operator.

Answer 31

TRS Telecommunication relay service

Question 32

enables individuals to use their voice to comm. And still have access to the TTY to receive the printed message.

Answer 32

VCO - Voice Carry Over

Question 33

mandated all states provide public access services or relay services for individuals who are deaf or HOH or SLP difficulties.

Answer 33

ADA 1990 (american's with disabilities act)

Question 34

(replaces the cochlea of the ear) – electronic microprocessor

Answer 34

Cochlear implant (NOT AT)

Question 35

(frequency modulated transmission device) assist with students with hearing impairments.

Answer 35

Auditory trainer

Question 36

abbreviation expansion used with a word processor,

Answer 36

Note takers

Question 37

note taking tool used for those with vis. Impairments. Voice output is also part of it

Answer 37

•The Braille n Speak

Question 38

2 kinds of switches

Answer 38

Mechanical, electrical

Question 39

Professional association associated with assisted tech?

Answer 39

RESNA