Assistive technology interventions for individuals with severe/profound and multiple disabilities

For people with severe/profound and multiple  disabilities, managing the basic necessities of daily life often poses myriad challenges. Despite great odds, advances in assistive technology are making a difference in these individuals’ lives. Advances in microswitches, voice outcome communication aid...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Lancioni, Giulio (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer 2012, c2013.
Edición:1st ed. 2013.
Colección:Autism and child psychopathology series,
Autism and Child Psychopathology Series,
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009457589206719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Defining Assistive Technology and the Target Populations
  • Use of Microswitches in Habilitation Programs
  • Speech-Generating Devices for Communication and Social Development
  • Instructional Technology for Promoting Academic, Work, and Leisure Skills
  • Orientation Systems for Promoting Indoor Travel
  • Assistive Technology for Promoting Ambulation
  • Assistive Technology for Reducing Problem Behavior.