Assistive technology : principles and applications for communication disorders and special education / / edited by Oliver Wendt, Raymond W. Quist, Lyle L. Lloyd.

This book provides readers with vast knowledge of practical applications, theoretical models, services and evidence-based solutions in the areas of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It aims to equip practicing clinicians, educators and students with the...

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Year of Publication:2011
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Augmentative and Alternative Communications Perspectives 4.
Physical Description:1 online resource (576 p.)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material / Oliver Wendt , Raymond W. Quist and Lyle L. Lloyd
  • Definitions, History, and Legal Aspects of Assistive Technology / Oliver Wendt and Lyle L. Lloyd
  • Computers: History and Fundamentals / Jerry Summers , Dana Ruggiero and Raymond W. Quist
  • Software and Internet Resources for Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication / Oliver Wendt and Jessica M. Weed
  • Universal Principles and Guidelines for Using Assistive Technology / Jessica M. Weed , Oliver Wendt and Lyle L. Lloyd
  • Human Factors in the Evaluation and use of Assistive Technology / Mick D. Isaacson and Quist Raymond W.
  • Low Technology / Juan Bornman
  • High Technology / Cindy S. York and Kathleen B. Fabrikant
  • Synthetic Speech / Rajinder Koul
  • Literacy and Technology / Julie W. Scherz
  • Assistive Technology for Deafness and Hearing Impairments / Barbara L. Loeding
  • Assistive Technology for Visual and Dual-Sensory Impairments / Barbara L. Loeding
  • Assistive Technology for Mobility, Seating, and Positioning / Saranya Srinivasan and Lyle L. Lloyd
  • Assistive Technology for Daily Living / Linda J. S. Koehler
  • Documentation and Funding Issues Concerning Assistive Technology / Patricia R. Ourand and Harry (Bud) Rizer
  • Epilogue: The Future of Assistive Technology
  • Author Index / Oliver Wendt , Raymond W. Quist and Lyle L. Lloyd
  • Subject Index / Oliver Wendt , Raymond W. Quist and Lyle L. Lloyd.