Assistive Technologies for People with Diverse Abilities

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Lancioni, Giulio E. (Editor), Singh, Nirbhay N. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Autism and Child Psychopathology Series,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Rehabilitation medicine.; Educational technology.; Developmental psychology.; Developmental Psychology.; Rehabilitation Medicine.; Educational Technology.

The familiar image of the disabled tends to emphasize their limitations and reduced quality of life. However, many people with cognitive, motor, and other difficulties also have the capacity to enhance their social interactions, leisure pursuits, and daily activities with the aid of assistive techno...