RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Update 2024/2025 (100% VERIFIED)

RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Update 2024/2025 (100% VERIFIED) What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? - International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Definition of Assistive Technology? - Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - 1. evaluating needs and skills for AT 2. acquiring AT 3. selecting, designing, repairing and fabricating AT systems 4. coordinating services with other therapies 5. training both individuals with disabilities and those working with them to use the technology effectively What are hard technologies? What are soft technologies? - Hard: readily available components that can be purchased and assembled into AT systems Soft: the human area of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and service delivery 1. People 2. written 3. computer RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Update 2024/2025 (100% Correct) What is the difference between an appliance and a tool? - Appliance: device that "provides benefits to the individual independent of the individual's skill level Tool: require the development of skill for their use What are general purpose assistive technologies? (3) - 1. seating and positioning systems 2. control interfaces 3. computers What are specific purpose assistive technologies? - Facilitate performance in one unique application area including communication devices, wheelchairs, feeding devices, hearing aids