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Teacher does not believe the student needs or can use AT.

Reason: Teacher does not believe the student needs or can use AT.

Reason Group: Lack of common goal

Action: Meet with teacher to share research on effectiveness of AT and reasons it was provided. Show work samples from last year.

Resource: NATE Network AT Research Overview and Wiki

The National Assistive Technology in Education (NATE) has a section on their website devoted to AT research. Linked from it is a wiki about research that includes several summaries of AT research studies.  www.nate.network.org/research

Type: website

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Resource: Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice

Edyburn, D., Higgins, K., & Boon, R. (Eds.). (2005). Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice. Whitefish Bay, WI: Knowledge by Design, Inc. Order from www.knowledge-by-design.com

Type: publication

Cost: $119

Resource: Journal of Special Educational Technology

This peer reviewed journal publishes nearly 40% of the AT research that is published each year.  Subscribe at www.tamcec.org

Type: publication

Cost: $68 per year

Resource: What have we learned lately

Dave Edyburn periodically reviews AT research and posts information on his website. www.uwm.edu/~edyburn/what.html

Type: website

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