Assistive Technology Workbook: Assessment, Selection, and Training Templates

Strong assistive technology practice rests on structured assessment, deliberate selection, and effective training. This hands-on workbook walks through each area with templates and case-based exercises. By the end of this course you will have structured assessment templates, selection decision frameworks, training plan templates, and case-based examples that illustrate integrated practice. What you will learn: - How to conduct an assistive technology assessment using a structured framework - How to integrate goals, abilities, environments, and tasks into selection - How to plan trials of candidate devices - How to design training that supports skill acquisition and generalization - How to involve caregivers and natural supports in training and use - How to document for funding requests and care planning - How to plan follow-up that prevents abandonment The course is structured as a workbook. Each module covers one area, provides templates, walks through a filled example, and guides you to complete your own version with practice cases. This course is written for rehabilitation professionals building assistive technology practice. It does not replace supervised clinical training or specialty certification. By the end you will have a structured personal toolkit for assistive technology assessment, selection, and training.