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Core Curriculum in Assistive Technology: In-Service for Special Educators and Therapists
- Source :
- Journal of Special Education Technology. 18:35-45
- Publication Year :
- 2003
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publications, 2003.
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Abstract
- This article describes the development of a course sequence in assistive technology (AT) that was offered over a four year period for special educators, speech/language therapists, and occupational therapists. The course participants learned how to assess student needs for AT, what AT devices were available, and how to make good decisions within the IEP team process for students with disabilities. The major sections of the course were data-gathering frameworks, legal issues, augmentative communication devices, and computer access adaptations and software. Follow-up consumer satisfaction of the course by the participants is also summarized. One of the most beneficial residuals from the course was a short-term AT equipment loan program.
- Subjects :
- Service (business)
05 social sciences
Professional development
050301 education
Core curriculum
Speech therapy
Computer Science Applications
Education
Augmentative and alternative communication
Postsecondary education
Assistive technology
Pedagogy
ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION
0501 psychology and cognitive sciences
Psychology
0503 education
050104 developmental & child psychology
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 23813121 and 01626434
- Volume :
- 18
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Special Education Technology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........3a52c191363b5f22b99b140272a0bdf4