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Assistive Technology
Technology is not only having a profound impact on the way we live our lives, but also how we learn and access information. For students with disabilities, technology can make the difference between success and failure in general education environments. Assistive technology (AT) provides a means to help students compensate for their disabilities while building upon their strengths. Utilizing the principles of universal design for learning (UDL), this revised and updated DVD takes you into classrooms where AT solutions are being successfully implemented for students requiring:
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Assistive Technology for Young Children
Assistive technology (AT) can help young children with disabilities fully participate in natural, inclusive learning environments but many early childhood professionals don t get the training they need. Fill that gap with this unintimidating, reader-friendly resource, the go-to guide to recommended AT practice for children birth 5.Developed by two leading early childhood specialists with in-depth expertise in assistive technology, this book demystifies AT and gives readers solutions they can implement right away, regardless of their technical experience.
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Assistive Technology: What Every Educator Needs to Know
While many of us are empowered by computer technology in our personal lives, this has not always been the case for students who have been identified with physical and special learning needs.
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Approaching severe communication disorders from an intervention perspective, this trusted resource thoroughly prepares students and practicing professionals to serve individuals with augmentative or alternative communication needs. A comprehensive textbook for students in introductory courses and a valuable reference for in-service educators and therapists, this revised and updated third edition incorporates the most up-to-date research and developments in the AAC field.
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Adults with Acquired Neurologic Disorders
The loss of speech in adulthood due to acquired disabilities causes an enormous life change for the person it happens to — and everyone close to them. With this important book, you’ll explore the challenges these individuals face during the transition from speaking to using augmentative and alternative communications (AAC).
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Augmentative Communication Strategies for Adults with Acute or Chronic Medical Conditions
The only resource of its kind available, this practical guidebook and CD set gathers in one place everything professionals need to support and improve communication for adults with specific medical conditions.Bringing together the latest advances, a team of leading researchers and clinicians gives readers
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Clinical Computing Competency
How can computers help speech-language pathologists improve intervention and assessment? Now there are practical, nontechnical answers in one easy-to-follow book. You’ll learn new ways of using computers to benefit the people you serve, and you’ll discover ready-to-use strategies for making the most of computer technology. Paula Cochran, one of ASHA’s leading computer experts, guides you through key competencies that help you
• use computers to improve the language and literacy skills of children and adults
• use computer-based materials to improve communication
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Communicative Competence for Individuals Who Use AAC
Relevant for children and adults at all stages of communication development, this upper-level text is a must-have for SLPs, educators, and rehabilitation professionals who work with AAC users. The book presents current research and theory and guides readers through four skill areas important to the development of communicative competence:
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Computer Resources for People with Disabilities
While supplies last, you save $6.39 (20%) “This book offers something no other does: a guide to maneuvering the growing world of computers, both the mainstream and the assistive technology, to find what is right for you.”–from the Foreword by Stephen HawkingCompletely updated, with 40 percent new material, this is an indispensable guide for people with disabilities who wish to improve their lives through computer technology.
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