Study the low-tech
accommodations on the right and then choose the solutions that will help in each scenarios
on the left. Check your answers by moving your mouse over the answer button. To try more
scenarios click on Round 1 or 3 above.
Senario
Accommodation
1. The child is
unable to hold objects. He is unable to pick up objects, toys and
cannot release them voluntarily.
List all the
accommodations that might help this child in the box below.
4. Child is not interacting with adults or environment and we
cannot get her/him to react to typical toys/items.
List all the
accommodations that might help this child in the box below.
Check Answer
5. Child is unable to point with hands, has no speech,
and must be supported in an upright position. We must determine
receptive/expressive understanding
List all the
accommodations that might help this child in the box below.
Check Answer
Stabilization
1. Stabilize
objects with a non-slip surface such as rug grip
2. Tether objects
to the high chair
3. Use Velcro
fasteners to help with holding objects together
4. Use
mounting/stabilizing system for objects such as communication devices
5. Use plates and
cups that are adapted to not slide or drip
Object
customization
6. Adapt
battery-powered toys so that they can be activated with a switch
7. Adapt pages of
books to make them stiff and easy to turn
8. Build up handles
for easier holding.
9. Raise or
accentuate edges or flat surfaces to raise the border for easier
placement
10. Use straps
around handles to assist grasping, holding
11. Add Velcro to
make clothing open and close easier
Mobility
Accommodations
12. Use low benches
for floor activities to assist with support in sitting.
13. Use fences made
out of books to reduce reach area.
14. Use bean bags,
corner chairs for quick, mobile supports for balance when sitting.
15. Add weighted
objects to walkers to walk behind and push.
16. Add weight to
furniture to keep it from turning over when child pulls up or climbs
on
17. Use weighted
ride-on toys to keep them from falling over easily
Communication
Accommodations
18.
Use choice
board system for pointing/selecting
19. Use eye gaze
frame for attaching objects and pictures
20. Use a
single/multiple message device with speech output (such as expressing
"more")
21. Create a
signaling system (buzzer, bell, recorded voice) for indicating needs
and wants
22. Use a
switch with a simple AAC device
23. Record
child voice on a tape recorder for common commands and reactions and
provide a way to activate recording
Visual
Accommodations
24. Backlight
object to accentuate objects use textured
surfaces (rug grip, Velcro) for locating objects
25. Customize lighting in room (dim background
lights, use color lights)
26. Pair light, vibration,
or toy action with activation of a switch
27. Add sound to
help with locating objects visually.
