Language Acquisition through Motor PlanningWhen supporting children with disabilities, schools must provide a strong support systemto help them achieve their life and academic goals. This support system is often made up ofadults who collaborate with one another to meet their students' needs. In some cases, assistivetechnology (AT) is required to provide support to student academics adequately. Assistivetechnology is a piece of equipment, software, or program used to help students withexceptionalities meet their daily goals by improving functional capabilities (Department ofDefense Education Activity, 2020).The classroom setting in this scenario is a K-3 inclusive classroom where students withand without disabilities can learn and be supported together regardless of their differences. In thisclass, there are two students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and one student who is non-verbal. Two of the students use the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)system on a school-provided iPad to assist these students with communication. Picture schedules,word boards, visual schedules, and visual instructions can be found around the classroom tosupport students with lower language and development levels. Additionally, the classroom isdecorated with bright, welcoming colors and has clearly marked designated areas to use fordifferent activities, such as a snack table, carpet area, and play area.
