MonTECH: Beyond Reading, Writing, and 'Rithmetic: Tools for Anxiety and Self-regulation

This session will focus on ideas for supporting students with different sensory needs through assistive technology (AT). We will also discuss environmental supports for behavior management, AT to support self-regulation, and how you can implement these tools in your own classroom.

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to discuss two ways self-regulation tools can be part of universal design, identify three reasons a sensory space is beneficial, and compare the features of two different anxiety-reducing tools.

Michelle Allen, ATP, is the Assistive Technology Professional for MonTECH. MonTECH is Montana's free assistive-technology resource and training center. Michelle has extensive experience working with equipment from low-tech to high-tech and strongly believes students can achieve their full potential with the right tools. She has worked closely with students with a wide range of diagnoses, learning disabilities, and behavioral needs to identify tools and strategies that support success.

Liz Kuehn, PTA, is the Eastern Clinic Coordinator for MonTECH's satellite location in Billings. Before coming to MonTECH, she worked for seven years as a physical therapist assistant for Billings Public Schools, where she discovered a love for adaptive equipment and assistive technology. She has a bachelor’s degree in disability studies and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in assistive technology studies and human services. Liz' experience is an excellent complement to Michelle's; together they offer well-rounded perspective and extensive knowledge of tools and strategies to help you and your students.

March 13, 2025 2:30-4:00

2 OPI renewal units are offered for this training.

Register here for MonTECH: Beyond Reading, Writing, and 'Rithmetic: Tools for Anxiety and Self-regulation