A Study on the Status of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Assistive Technology and Cortical Visual Impairment Intervention at the Preschool Program of The Bridge School in the USA

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the status of AAC, AT and CVI intervention at the preschool program of The Bridge School in the USA. Method: The data of this study were analyzed by constant comparison method. Results: First, the preschool program was based on the theme based instruction and activity by activity. Second, AAC intervention focused to language and communication intervention, multi-mods system, emergent literacy and social skill intervention, prompt hierarchy. Third, AT and position support focused to position control, independence and mobility. Fourth, CVI intervention focused to class background and AAC materials reflecting CVI feature. Conclusion: This study will provide lots of information for developing preschool program for children with severe and multiple disabilities needs AAC, CVI and AT.