Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition)
Cook PhD PE (ret), Albert M.; Hussey MS OTR, Susan
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Language: English
Published by Mosby, 2001
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- Title
- Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition)
- Author
- Cook PhD PE (ret), Albert M.; Hussey MS OTR, Susan
- Publisher
- Mosby
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0323006434
- ISBN 13
- 9780323006439
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
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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