Assistive Technology Research, Practice, and Theory

Author： Boaventura DaCosta   Soonhwa Seok  

Publisher： IGI Global‎

Publication year： 2014

E-ISBN: 9781466650169

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781466650152

Subject： R496 rehabilitation engineering

Language： ENG

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Technology continues to advance at an irrepressible pace, and it takes human ingenuity and ambition to make the best use of the latest developments in science and engineering, improving quality of life for countless individuals worldwide. Assistive Technology Research, Practice, and Theory presents cutting-edge research in the field of assistive technologies, including both theoretical frameworks and empirical research to benefit individuals with motor and cognitive disabilities. This book will serve as an imperative reference source for professionals, researchers, and practitioners engaged with the technological advances that will help to make modern society accessible to all.

Chapter

Title Page

Copyright Page

Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice (AMTCP) Book Series

Editorial Advisory Board and List of Reviewers

Table of Contents

Detailed Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgment

Theories, Concepts, and Laws

Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Diverse Educational Environments

Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology

Text-to-Speech Software as Assistive and Mainstream Technology

Helping Struggling Writers

Ecological Perspectives Surrounding the Design of Self-Determination-Enhanced Problem-Based Learning as a Formative Intervention for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings

Technology and Disability Laws, Regulations, and Rights

Software, Devices, and Games

The Changing Face of Assistive Technology

A Step toward Assistive Technology Evidence-Based Practices

A Phatic Approach to Assistive and Augmentative Communications Vocabularies

Social Skills Development for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders through the Use of Interactive Storytelling Games

Simulation Games as Interventions in the Promotion of Social Skills Development among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Implementation, Assessment, and Evaluation

From Barriers to Beginnings

Teacher Education and Principles of Effective Assistive Technology Implementation

Engaging in Play through Assistive Technology

Creating Protective Barriers for Students with Disabilities in E-Learning Environments

Assistive Technology and Distance Learning

A 15 Factor and 157 Item Checklist for Assessing Website Usability and Accessibility

Compilation of References

About the Contributors

Index

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