Babies to Kindergarten and AT

Information and resources related to Early Childhood and AT can be found at:

The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (AT Section)
Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8
Pennsylvania Early Intervention and Assistive Technology NOTE: PA’s Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal has a variety of resources that can be accessed to anyone searching for information on a specific topic available on the portal. However, there is a section that is intended for PA EC only.

TIKES - Why Assistive Technology MattersAssistive technology, whether something as simple as a pencil grip or as complicated as a communication device, has the power to change lives and opens doors of opportunity for people with disabilities. The TIKES Project helps to open these doors for parents and providers by educating them on and promoting the use of assistive technology with children and students with disabilities ages birth to 5. Assistive technology can support young children in building skills, increasing participation in activities, promoting development, enhancing learning, and boosting self-esteem.

Accessibility to the "things" of Literacy: Reading and Writing

All children need opportunities to learn to read and write. There is no need to "wait" for the right time to enjoy learning about print.

Access to Literacy Opportunities 2023

Accommodation Assessment-Children Before Kindergarten 2023

What am I missing?

What is the typical young learner gaining from a given activity or skill?

What will happen if our learner misses the experiences of that activity or skill?

Could AT be used:

While a typical skill is still being learned/acquired?
As support for learning of the typical skill?
As partial support for the typical skill?
As alternative to the typical skill?

If the answer is YES, the team should consider the balance between the benefits of the AT and all the different types of resources required for AT provision and effective use, e.g., emotional, family, learner. There is no exact formula for this and the decision to introduce AT will be family and learner specific.

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