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Assistive Technology: An Interdisciplinary Approach - Softcover

Bain EdD OTR FAOTA, Beverly K.; Leger PhD, Dawn

 
9780443075520: Assistive Technology: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0443075522 ISBN 13: 9780443075520
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1997

Synopsis

This new resource explores all aspects of independent living for people with disabilities. It features a systems approach centered on the consumer, the assessment of his or her needs, and the selection of appropriate equipment to help meet those needs.

  • Improves outcomes for individuals with disabilities by using a holistic approach that considers the consumer, task, environment, and device.
    • Focuses on increasing the independence of the assistive technology consumer and addressing his or her preferences and goals.
  • Emphasizes the principles, concepts, and methods that have been proven successful by consumers.
    • Discusses the use of assistive technology in school, at work, in the community, and at home.
  • Explains how to evaluate equipment in order to make the most effective use of technology.
    • Illustrates the use of equipment with photographs in each chapter.
  • Includes checklists and assessment tools to make the reader's work easier.
    • Features a clear and direct writing style.
  • Clarifies roles and increases awareness of how assistive technology fits into a broad range of professional disability services.

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    Publisher
    Churchill Livingstone
    Publication date
    1997
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0443075522
    ISBN 13 
    9780443075520
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    1
    Number of pages
    366