Publisher's Synopsis
Encompassing home, school and community environments, this text highlights the vast amount of assistive technologies available for children with disabilities from birth to age 21. KEY TOPICS: Discover the assistive technologies that best support positioning, mobility, access, specific content area, behavior problems, recreation and transitioning. Learn how to select technology to meet specific student needs and match specific environmental circumstances. Learn why it is important to continually assess the fit between user and AT service/ device and how to use assistive technology to improve the independence and participation of students with special needs. MARKET: For preschool teachers, classroom teachers and special education teachers who serve students with special needs ages birth through 21.