Date/Location:

On Demand

Description:

Mental health is more than a buzzword—it is a critical factor in student success, both academically and socially. In today’s educational environments, students face increasing demands on their time, attention, and emotional resilience. For students with disabilities such as ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, or intellectual disabilities, these demands can amplify challenges with executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social interactions. 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.

Speakers:

Cassie Frost, M.S.Ed, ATP

Learning Outcomes:

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.

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CEUs This activity is offered for up to 0.2 CEUs (1.5 hours of instruction). To register for CEUs:  

Download and complete the following forms.

Save the files names: 260223_CTG_Lastname_Firstname

Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org

Upon completion of the two forms and passing the quiz, a CEU certificate will be sent

Note: If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.