The handbook of assistive technology : equipment in rehabilitation for health professionals
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The handbook of assistive technology : equipment in rehabilitation for health professionals
Chapman & Hall, 1992
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Description
This handbook emphasizes an interdisciplinary perspective on the practical application of assistive technology with children and young adults with disabilities. It covers all key areas of assistive technology and answers the vital questions that arise in day-to-day work. The book covers computer access, augmentative communication, seating and power mobility, adaptive play and environmental control, and integrating assistive technology into the client's home, school, and community. It offers value to practitioners by responding in detail to daily questions about how one establishes, maintains, or expands assistive technology services for individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities. This book should be of interest to health professionals; occupational therapists; speech and language therapists; psychologists; teachers; physiotherapists; and nurses.
Table of Contents
- Assistive technology program development
- introduction to microcomputers
- positioning and power mobility
- augmentative and alternative communication
- adaptive access for microcomputers
- adaptive toys and environmental controls
- integrating assistive technology in the classroom and community
- assistive technology product directory
- assistive technology resources.
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