Assistive Technology Interventions for Individuals with Severe/Profound and Multiple Disabilities /

• Main Authors: Lancioni, Giulio E. (Author), Sigafoos, Jeff (Author), O'Reilly, Mark F. (Author), Singh, Nirbhay N. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Autism and Child Psychopathology Series,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Rehabilitation medicine.; Occupational therapy.; Speech pathology.; Educational psychology.; Education > Psychology.; Developmental psychology.; Developmental Psychology.; Rehabilitation Medicine.; Learning & Instruction.; Occupational Therapy.; Speech Pathology.; Educational Psychology.

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...

Table of Contents:

• 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.