ATP Assistive Technology Professional (RESNA) 2

Question 1

Which federal law requires public schools to provide assistive technology devices and services to students with disabilities when necessary for a free appropriate public education?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Answer

IDEA mandates that IEP teams consider assistive technology needs for every student with a disability.

Question 2

During an AT assessment, the HAAT model (Human Activity Assistive Technology) framework emphasizes the interaction between which primary components?

Accepted Answer

Human, activity, context, and AT

Answer

The HAAT model by Cook and Polgar centers on four elements: the human user, their activity, the AT, and the context/environment.

Question 3

A client with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is losing upper extremity function. Which AAC access method should an ATP recommend as motor function declines further?

Accepted Answer

Eye-gaze technology

Answer

Eye-gaze technology allows access via voluntary eye movements and is ideal as voluntary motor control progressively deteriorates in ALS.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a trial period when recommending an AT device?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate device effectiveness in the client's natural environment before final selection

Answer

Trial periods allow the ATP and client to assess real-world performance and fit before committing to a permanent device.

Question 5

Which seating principle refers to achieving neutral alignment through the pelvis as the foundation for trunk and extremity positioning?

Accepted Answer

Proximal stability for distal mobility

Answer

Proximal stability for distal mobility means stable pelvic and trunk support enables more controlled and functional extremity use.

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ATP Assistive Technology Professional (RESNA) 2