Considering AT When considering assistive technology for a young child, think about the following:

1. To make for easier communication, does the child need:
   • the ability to have speech output to say things;
   • to receive information in a multimedia fashion (pictures, animation, objects, etc.); or
   • alternative choice-making systems?
      
2. For accomplishing self-care tasks such as eating, toileting, and dressing, does the child need:
   • adaptive or alternative tools;
   • the ability to signal for help; or
   • alternative choice-making systems?
      
3. For easier mobility, does the child need:
   • alternative ways to move independently; or
   • outside supports for stability?
      
4. To grow intellectually, does the child need:
   • alternative choice-making systems;
   • alternative ways to ask for, get, and organize information;
   • alternative ways to share and organize information (show what he/she knows); or
   • alternative ways to investigate and experiment with his/her environment (understanding cause and effect)?
      
5. In order to play like other children, does the child need:
   • adapted toys;
   • adapted toy activation methods;
   • outside supports for stability; or
   • alternative choice-making systems?
      
6. To get opportunities for socialization, does the child need:
   • alternative ways to communication with his/her peers during the activities;
   • outside supports for stability within typical positions for activities; or
   • alternative choice-making systems.

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