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Author Scherer, Marcia J. (Marcia Joslyn), 1948-

Title Assistive technologies and other supports for people with brain impairment / by Marcia J. Scherer
Published New York : Springer Pub. Co., ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 384 pages)
Contents The aging brain, when the mind dissolves -- The brain born with a disability, when the mind grows -- How the brain works -- Treatment and rehabilitation practices : intervening in cognitive disability -- The potential of technology to assist individuals with cognitive disabilities -- Assistive technologies for mobility, communication, seeing, hearing, and activities for daily living -- Assistive technologies for cognition -- Environmental barriers and enablers -- Getting support and services -- Matching person and technology -- The future is bright, but there are challenges
Summary Integrating current research with the experiences of people with cognitive disabilities, this volume examines how assistive and cognitive support technologies are being harnessed to provide assistance for thinking, remembering, and learning. The book vividly describes real-life situations in which cognitively impaired individuals use assistive supports and the advantages and limitations these individuals perceive from their use. It provides information on how cognitively impaired individuals and their families and caregivers can select the most appropriate technologies from a wide array of acc
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Subject Assistive computer technology.
Self-help devices for people with disabilities.
Brain -- Diseases.
People with disabilities.
Self-Help Devices
Brain Diseases -- therapy
Disabled Persons
Brain Diseases
physically handicapped.
handicapped.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Nervous System (incl. Brain)
MEDICAL -- Neurology.
People with disabilities
Assistive computer technology
Brain -- Diseases
Self-help devices for people with disabilities
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2011045283
ISBN 9780826106469
0826106463
0826106455
9780826106452
1280128755
9781280128752
9786613532633
6613532630