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Assistive Technology

Succinct, yet comprehensive, Assistive Technology is designed to help educators better understand assistive technology and how it can support students with disabilities from early childhood through transition into adulthood. This practical book considers the purpose of technology and the support it can provide rather than a student’s disability categorization. Grounded in research and filled with engaging case studies and activities, author Emily C. Bouck offers an unbiased depiction of the advantages and limitations of technology. Readers are exposed to a full range of assistive technology including up-to-date coverage of low- and high-technology, as well as free and for-purchase options that can be used to support students with disabilities.

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Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781483374437
  • Published By: Sage Publications Inc
  • Year: 2016
  • Page Count: 328
  • Publication date: March 03, 2016
Price: $105
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Description

Description

Succinct, yet comprehensive, Assistive Technology is designed to help educators better understand assistive technology and how it can support students with disabilities from early childhood through the transition into adulthood. This practical book is organized around the purpose of technology and the support it can provide rather than a student’s disability categorization. Grounded in research and filled with engaging case studies and activities, author Emily C. Bouck offers an unbiased depiction of the advantages and limitations of technology. Readers are exposed to a full range of assistive technology including up-to-date coverage of low- and high-technology, as well as free and for-purchase options that can be used to support students with disabilities.


Key features

KEY FEATURES:

  • An emphasis on using existing mainstream technology for assistive technology reflects the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) framework.
  • Case studies provide real-life examples of assistive technology used by teachers to support students.
  • Perspective sections in every chapter focus on a range of different facets, such as Research-to-Practice of a particular technology, developing a Technology Mind Set, and connecting the technology to a curriculum.
  • Extension Activities encourage further exploration, such as watching a video – in class or on their own – that is relevant to the technology presented in the chapter.
  • Hands-on Application Activities encourage readers to engage with the different technology resources referenced in each chapter.
  • Suggestions for Web 2.0 and app-based assistive technology inform readers to a range of assistive technology options to consider given the current (and predicted future) trend toward more mobile and personalized technology.
Author(s)

Author(s)

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Emily C. Bouck

Emily Bouck is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education at Michigan State University. She received her doctorate in special education from Michigan State University. Dr. Bouck is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters relating to her two main areas of research: mathematics education for students with disabilities and functional life-skills education for students with disabilities with a central theme of assistive technology throughout both areas. Dr. Bouck is a Past President of the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children and has also been active in the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Bouck taught courses on assistive technology; social, legal, and ethical issues in special education; special education methods; and doctoral seminars. She has experience working with a range of students with disabilities in school-settings from preschool through age 26.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Assistive Technology Background

Assistive Technology

Universal Design for Learning

Perspectives of Assistive Technology in this Textbook

Chapter 2: Assistive Technology Frameworks

Assistive Technology Decision-Making

Assistive Technology Selection Tools and Resources

Assistive Technology and the IEP

Chapter 3: Assistive Technology for Communication

AAC Categorization

AAC Decisions-Making

Research on AAC

Chapter 4: Assistive Technology for Mobility and Positioning

Assistive Technology for Mobility

Assistive Technology for Positioning and Seating

Chapter 5: Assistive Technology for Computer Access

Assistive Technology for Computer Access

Assistive Technology for Mobile Devices

Built-In Accessibility

Web 2.0 and Apps

Chapter 6: Assistive Technology for Vision and Hearing

Assistive Technology for Vision

Assistive Technology for Hearing

Assistive Technology to Support Students Who are Deaf-Blind

Web 2.0 and Apps

Chapter 7: Assistive Technology to Support Behavior and Organization

Organization

Management and Monitoring

Social Skills and Social Emotional Development

Sensory

Web 2.0 and Apps

Chapter 8: Assistive Technology as Instructional Aids

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Science & Social Studies

Study Skills

Online and Hybrid Education

Web 2.0 and Apps

Chapter 9: Assistive Technology to Enhance Independence and Transition

Assistive Technology for Transition & Post-School Experiences

Chapter 10: Assistive Technology for Young Children

Technology for Young Children

Assistive Technology for Young Children

Apps for Young Children with Disabilities

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