| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 241 pages) |
| Series |
International Perspectives on Inclusive Education ; volume 14 |
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International perspectives on inclusive education ; v. 14.
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| Contents |
Assistive technology supporting inclusive education: Existing and emerging trends / Dianne Chambers -- The SETT framework: A model for selection and use of assistive technology tools and more / Joy Smiley Zabala -- Low-tech assistive technology to support students with disability in low-income countries / Vaibhav Jadhav, Dianne Chambers and Dipak Tatpuje -- Maths assistive technology to support inclusion / Emily Bouck and Rajiv Satsangi -- Aided communication systems: Using assistive technology to support individuals with complex communication needs / M. Alexandra Da Fonte, Miriam C. Boesch and Katie Clouse -- Tablet devices for students with disability in the inclusive classroom / Therese M. Cumming and Iva Strnadová -- Assistive technology costs and outcomes / Natasha Layton, Melyssa Gardy and Rachael McDonald -- Designing inclusive STEM learning experiences for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: Leveraging robotics to support discourse / Cory A. Bennett, Jenn Gallup, Dianne Chambers and Beverly Ray -- Enhancing learning and development of young children with disabilities with assistive technology / Deborah Tamakloe -- Getting around: Assistive technology for mobility / Rachael McDonald -- Implementation of assistive technology in inclusive classrooms / Anya Evmenova -- Remote assistive technology services: Many things are remotely possible / Gayl Bowser -- Assistive technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Khalid Abu-Alghayth |
| Summary |
In this edited collection, experienced practitioners discuss how a range of existing and emerging assistive technology devices and services are used across a variety of international settings to support the inclusion of students with disabilities. This book details authentic examples of best practice, including identification and implementation of appropriate tools, the use of aided communication devices, modified seating equipment, computers and tablets, robotics, costs, outcomes, and services among others. It showcases a spectrum of promising and positive results in reducing exclusion, thereby supporting teachers to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities. By providing an excellent and current overview of assistive technology and the use of the technology in the classroom, this book is an insightful read for those who work with technology and the inclusion of students with disabilities. The authors demonstrate how specialists, teachers, parents and students can work together using technology to ensure inclusive education is a realistic goal for all |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 20, 2020) |
| Subject |
Children with disabilities -- Education.
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Students with disabilities -- Services for.
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Special education -- Technological innovations
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Self-help devices for people with disabilities.
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Inclusive education.
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Self-Help Devices
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Mainstreaming, Education
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Children with disabilities -- Education
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Inclusive education
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Self-help devices for people with disabilities
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Special education -- Technological innovations
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Students with disabilities -- Services for
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chambers, Dianne, 1970- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781787695191 |
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1787695190 |
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