Efficacy of Assistive Technology Interventions

by Dave Edyburn (Editor)

Overview

The Advances in Special Education Technology series is designed to focus international attention on applications of technology for individuals with disabilities. Outstanding researchers from around the world will contribute chapters synthesizing the research evidence on specific types of technology interventions that improve access, engagement, and learning outcomes of diverse learners. The scope of contributions will cover subfields known as assistive technology, instructional design, instructional technology, online learning, personalized learning, and universal design for learning and will encompass both formal (i.e., school) and informal learning settings (i.e., self-directed, museums) across the lifespan (i.e., preschool - adult).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784416423
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Publication date:	06/11/2015
Series:	Advances in Special Education Technology , #1
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.79(d)

Table of Contents

List of Contributors vii

Expanding the Use of Assistive Technology While Mindful of the Need to Understand Efficacy Dave L. Edyburn 1

Assistive Technology in Schools: Lessons Learned From the National Assistive Technology Research Institute Margaret E. Bausch Melinda Jones Ault Ted S. Hasselbring 13

Research Synthesis of Studies for Promoting Parent and Practitioner Use of Assistive Technology and Adaptations with Young Children with Disabilities Carl J. Dunst Deborah W. Hamby 51

Speech-Generating Devices in the Lives of Young People with Severe Speech Impairment: What Does the Non-Speaking Child Say? Kathy L. Look Howery 79

Students with Visual Impairments: Considerations and Effective Practices for Technology Use Frances Mary D'Andrea Yue-Ting Siu 111

Assistive Technology Provision for People with Disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Valerie M. Penton 139

Assistive Technology Standards and Evidence-Based Practice: Early Practice and Current Needs Elizabeth M. Dalton 163

Learning from Experience: Understanding Assistive Technology Knowledge and Skills Through an Online Community of Practice Brian W. Wojcik 203

Experiences of Families Seeking Funding for Assistive Technologies for Children with Disabilities: Awareness of Legal Mandates Denise J. Frankoff 229

Case Study of a State Assistive Technology Fund Cindy L. Ollis Martin E. Blair 259

About the Authors 289