The SSEC Center for Assistive Technology provides assistive technology consultations, evaluations and training for students and educational professionals. 

 

Therapy Services

Kristen Skjerli, PT  

Director of Therapy and Assistive Technology Services 

 

 

Ellen Bernier, MS, CCC- SLP

Therapy Coordinator 

AT Team Members

Team Members

Crystal King, MSEd, MT-BC 

Colleen Weiner, MSEd, SLP-A 

Haidee Dutch, MHSc, CCC-SLP

Haylee McHugh, MS, CCC-SLP

 

 

Contact Information

South Shore Educational Collaborative

75 Abington Street

Hingham, MA. 02043

Phone: 781-749-7518 ext. 1505

Fax: 781-740-0784

Services

 

Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluations include an on‐site or remote assessment. During this assessment, evaluators will meet with the team, observe and then evaluate the student to assist the team in determining what augmentative or alternative supports will best meet the student’s communication needs. This includes trialing appropriate AAC supports (low, mid or high tech). This evaluation includes a written report and team meeting attendance to review assessment findings.

 

Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluations include an on‐site or remote assessment. During this assessment, evaluators will meet with the team, observe and then evaluate the student to assist the team in determining what assistive technology supports will best meet the student’s academic needs while accessing the curriculum. This includes trialing AT tools as appropriate. This evaluation includes a written report and team meeting attendance to review assessment findings.

 

AAC or AT Consultations may include an observation and meeting with the educational team on-site or remotely. Recommendations and support specific to the student’s AAC or academic needs will be provided. 

 

Trainings can be offered on a variety of assistive technology tools and topics.

Past trainings topics have included:

 

  1. When in Chrome: Assistive Technology Supports in the Chrome Browser

  2. Workin' the Core: Core Vocabulary in the Classroom

  3. Let's Talk Tobii: Eye Gaze in the Classroom

  4. Don't Worry Be Appy: Apps to Motivate and Support Young Learners

  5. Google Organizational Supports for Students and Educators

(UDL)- using available Chrome Supports

 

 

Parent Resources can be accessed in the SSEC Assistive Technology Supports Slideshow.