Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition) - Hardcover

Cook PhD PE (ret), Albert M.; Hussey MS OTR, Susan

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9780323006439: Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition)
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ISBN 10: 0323006434 ISBN 13: 9780323006439
Publisher: Mosby, 2001

Synopsis

Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice 2nd Editionpresents information about various assistive technologies used by individuals with disabilities. It offers strong introductory chapters providing a good basic orientation for the reader, giving them a firm grounding in this area.

  • Assistive technology intervention process
    • Seating and positioning systems as extrinsic enablers for assistive technologies
  • Control interfaces for assistive technologies
    • Computers as extrinsic enablers for assistive technologies
  • Visual and auditory outputs for assistive technologies
    • Augmentative and alternative communication systems
  • Technologies for personal and community mobility
    • Technologies that aid manipulation and control of the environment
  • Sensory aids for persons with visual, auditory or tactile impairments
    • Pedagogy: Learning Objectives and Key Terms for each chapter, Study Questions for each chapter, Case Studies throughout the book, Outlines for each chapter
  • Model of a disabled human operator using the various assistive technologies
    • Three new chapters: Contexts of Assistive Technology Application, Outcome Measurement in Assistive Technology, and Legislation and Funding
  • Comprehensive glossary, new appendices (including a list of resources and product manufacturers), and additional case studies, illustrations and photographs

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    About the Author

    Professor Emeritus Albert M. Cook, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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    Publisher
    Mosby
    Publication date
    2001
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0323006434
    ISBN 13 
    9780323006439
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Edition number
    2
    Number of pages
    523
    Rating
    • 3.87 out of 5 stars
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