Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
An Assistive Technology Professional is a service provider who
analyzes the technology needs
of consumers with disabilities and helps users select and use adaptive
devices. ATPs work with clients of all ages with every type of
cognitive, physical, and sensory disability. The solutions provided,
whether low- or high-tech, are usually designed to enhance
communication, mobility, and access to computers and educational
materials.
ATP is a generalist certification covering a broad range of assistive technology, including:
- Seating and Mobility
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Cognitive aids
- Computer access
- Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADL)
- Sensory
- Recreation
- Environmental modification
- Accessible transportation (public and private)
- Technology for learning disabilities.
Components
- Assessments of need (27%): Including interviewing consumers,
records review, environmental factors and functional abilities
assessments, goal setting, and future needs
- Development of Intervention Strategies -- Action Plan (34%):
Including defining intervention strategies; identifying appropriate
products, training needs, and environmental issues; assist consumers'
decision making, and documentation
- Implementation of Intervention (Once Funded) (26%): Including
reviewing and placing orders, training consumer and others (e.g.,
family, care providers, educators) in device setup and operation, and
progress documentation
- Evaluation of Intervention (Follow-up ) (10%): Qualitative and
quantitative outcomes measurement, reassessment, and repair issues, if
necessary
- Professional Conduct (3%): RESNA's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
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