Assistive Technology for Learners with Complex Needs : A Practical Guide to Equitable Access in the Classroom

This book guides you in identifying needs and key considerations for introducing assistive technology (AT) to learners and classrooms. Essential reading for SENCOs, teachers, and leaders, it offers valuable insights to enhance AT use, opening up access to the curriculum for learners with complex needs.

Assistive technology can open up access to the curriculum and make learning accessible in ways that could never be achieved before. This book will guide you in identifying needs and considering critical issues as you support the introduction of assistive technology to learners and the classroom environment. Chapters share key evidence-based theories and practices to introduce good assistive technology principles within the classroom and support informed decision-making. They consider which tools you may already have to hand, alongside more specialised solutions, offering a range of real-world examples to show how these can facilitate equitable learning. Readily available accessibility tools in everyday software can often be cost-effective solutions and building a concrete understanding of assistive technology will help to create a legacy of good practice in every setting. This book provides valuable insights and guidance to enhance your assistive technology journey within the classroom. It will be key reading for special educational needs coordinators, teachers and senior leaders supporting learners with complex needs.