AT tools help tremendously in bridging gaps of students with disabilities of all levels. For students with cerebral palsy, AT tools give them the opportunity to participate in class discussions and not have to push themselves too far to be able to be successful in school. They can help with students who don't have full control over their muscles, but it can also help quite a bit with students who are non-verbal, like Josh. The technology can help students feel comfortable and inclusive, as well as easing them into independence.
In cases like Josh's story, the AT technology can eventually be taken out to the point where the student is completely independent. The technology builds the child's confidence, and doesn't force them to do something that is out of their comfort zone. This allows children to fully participate in school, and not be left behind just because of a disability. The technologies can help build fine motor skills and muscle control, so a child may be able to hold a pencil after a while, and eventually write, without the dependence on a laptop.
These AT tools help tremendously in school, and they also help at the child's home. In cases like Josh, where the child is non-verbal, these technologies can be used at home, so the parents would be able to build a stronger relationship with the child, now that he/she can communicate with his/her parents.
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