About Me
Experienced Assistive Technology Specialist
- 20+ years in Education as a Special Education Teacher, Teacher Specialist and Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist in both private and public education
- Able to develop and implement technology solutions for students with autism, learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorders, intellectual disabilities, orthopedic impairments and more diverse needs ages 3-22
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with navigating complex IEP's
- Trainer on various education topics (Including Curriculum Access, Communication, and Behavior Management) for Parents and Educators
- Assessment Certificates in AT/AAC, Education Specialist Credential, M.A. in Special Education
Areas of Expertise
- Alternative-Augmentative Communication (AAC) Communication Apps and Devices
- Reading, Writing and Mathematics Tools for Curriculum Access
- Program Design and Strategies for Inclusion, Study Skills and Executive Functioning Deficits
- Modifications/Accommodations to Support Access to Common Core Curriculum
Services Available
- Assistive Technology Assessments
- Alternative-Augmentative Communication (AAC) Assessments
- Inclusion Assessments to determine appropriate accommodations/modifications
- Student, Teacher, Staff and Family Training and Consultation
- Device Programming & Technical Support
- Professional Development & Presentations
- Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)