IEP 5- Barb

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Barb is a 15-year old girl. She uses a modified wheelchair with a specialized insert. She is medically fragile and has no speech, because her vocal cords were damaged as an infant. She does have mood swings that are triggered by various situations that result in self abusive behaviors. She enjoys music and being talked to. She has difficulty in large rooms. She cannot tolerate loud sounds. She has limited experience in integrated settings.

Annual goal: Barb will use a voice output device to respond in Life Skills class on three out of five opportunities.

     The IEP uses a similar AT device to the precious IEPs discussed. Barb is having a difficult time with her speech, because she is very fragile and her vocal cords are damaged. Therefore, Barb has a difficult time being understood or heard. Barb is able to use the voice output devices at an AT device in her life skills class. This devices allows her to voice her opinion or anything she needs. She can activate participate and communicate this her classmates. Barb is very fragile and weak, therefore this device works great with her needs. The voice output device allows her to communicate with limited movement. She only has to push a few buttons with one finger. This makes is capable for Barb to communicate.