Assistive Technology Professional General Information Flashcards
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A client with a traumatic brain injury has difficulty with organization and memory. Which category of AT would most directly address these cognitive needs?
Answer: Cognitive prosthetics and reminder applications
Cognitive prosthetics such as smart reminders, scheduling apps, and cueing devices compensate for executive function and memory deficits.
Which term describes AT that supports reading by highlighting text word-by-word as it is read aloud?
Answer: Synchronized text highlighting in text-to-speech software
Synchronized highlighting in TTS software provides visual tracking support alongside audio, benefiting users with dyslexia or low vision.
What is the primary difference between an accommodation and a modification in an educational context involving AT?
Answer: Modifications change the curriculum; accommodations change how it is accessed
Accommodations change access without altering the learning standard, while modifications change the actual content or expectations.
An AT practitioner is recommending a powered wheelchair for a client. Which funding source is most likely to cover the device as durable medical equipment (DME)?
Answer: Medicare Part B or Medicaid
Medicare Part B and Medicaid are the primary payers for power wheelchairs classified as durable medical equipment for eligible beneficiaries.
Which access technology uses infrared sensors to detect head movement and translate it into cursor control for computer access?
Answer: Head-tracking mouse emulation
Head-tracking devices use infrared or camera-based sensors to translate head movements into corresponding cursor movements on screen.
What is the role of a vendor or manufacturer's representative in an AT assessment team?
Answer: To provide product demonstrations, technical information, and device trials
Vendor representatives support the assessment by demonstrating devices and providing technical expertise, but clinical decisions rest with the qualified AT professional.
Which concept explains why AT abandonment rates remain high despite successful initial trials?
Answer: Insufficient follow-up, training, and ongoing support after device acquisition
Research consistently shows that lack of training, inadequate follow-up, and poor ongoing support are the leading predictors of AT abandonment.