Assistive Technology to Support Mental Health

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12

Target Audience:

consultant
educator
family member / caregiver
paraprofessional
special educator

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Plaza 5

Description:

During this session, we’ll explore how assistive technology can support students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs in general and special education settings. Participants will learn about low-tech and high-tech tools that promote self-regulation, reduce anxiety, build coping skills, and create more emotionally accessible learning environments. From browser extensions and wearable timers to apps for mindfulness and emotional tracking, this session will provide practical, classroom-ready strategies and resources.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify at least three ways that assistive technology can support mental health.

• Compare and contrast at least 5 different assistive technology supports for mental health.

• Discuss the potential barriers and pitfalls of using high tech assistive technology to support mental health.

Disclosures:

Owner of Innov-AT
compensation for trainings provided on behalf of LessonPix
compensation for trainings provided at various conferences