Compiled and edited by Sandra Wright, PhD., CCC/SLP, of Oklahoma ABLE Tech

2018 Yearly AT Demonstration Recognition Winner

Congratulations Comanche County! They achieved 18 out of 17 points. They earned extra points towards the $800 yearly award of AT by submitting an extra success story!

AT Tip:
Screen Time and Infants and Toddlers

Monster Maker	I Hear Ewe
Peekaboo Barn	Toy's Jigsaw Puzzle
Abby's Basic PreK Skills

The iPad has changed the definition of screen time. In the past, screen time was utilized to identify how much TV a person watched in a day. When computers became more prevalent in homes, screen time was expanded primarily to teenagers and adults since infants and toddlers typically couldn’t manipulate a mouse and keyboard.

With the introduction of iPads in 2008, and touch screen access with no accessories needed, screen time then increased for all age spans. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children younger than 18 months do not have exposure to any screens. However, they say while children who are 2 and older can be safely exposed to screens, their time should be limited to no more than one hour per day. Therefore, the screen time that children receive should be valuable and worthwhile. There are many apps available through ABLE Tech that provide the opportunity for learning.  Some apps that have multiple teaching opportunities include Peek-A-Boo barn, I Hear Ewe, Toys Jigsaw Puzzle, Abby Basic Skills-Preschool, and Elmo’s Monster Maker. These apps can be used for early literacy development, fine motor development, visual discrimination, hearing discrimination, and overall language skills.

Reporting Reminder:

Remember to submit your demonstration of AT to ABLE Tech to be in the running for $500 of AT each quarter. You can fax, email, text, or call about your demos to Sandra Wright-Hackler. If you need more assistance on collecting and submitting your demonstrations, feel free to call Sandra at 405-744-5170 or email at:
sandra.wright-hackler@okstate.edu

Pediatric Items Available!

Did you know that items can be purchased or given to others through the Oklahoma Equipment Exchange (OEE) or the Oklahoma Durable Medical Equipment Reuse Program (OKDMERP)? The items that are available vary based on what ABLE Tech receives. A complete list of the available items can be found at the following websites:

Oklahoma Equipment Exchange (OEE) 
Oklahoma Durable Medical Equipment Reuse Program (OKDMERP)

ABLE Tech realizes the liability concerns that may surround using equipment that has already been used and encourages those acquiring the items to have equipment checked out by a DME Provider with expertise in the area of the device.

Per OEE policies and procedures: ABLE Tech shall not be liable for any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including but not limited to settlements, judgments, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees) fines and penalties, arising out of any actual or alleged injury, loss, or damage of any nature whatsoever in connection with the sale or use of any device donated, purchased or sold under the OEE.

If you choose to obtain a piece (or pieces) of DME on behalf of children you serve, please consider the above stipulations as you take on the responsibility of the safety of the child regarding the use of the equipment.

For more information on these items and/or to see other available items, please contact an ABLE Tech staff member at 1-800-257-1705.