A Practical Guide To Supporting Children Using Assistive Technologies

"Teachers and early years educators now have available to them a raft of new technologies that can be used by children with additional learning needs. This book will help them to support children to make the most of these technologies, allowing them to access learning activities, maintain and develop their independence and meet their learning goals."--Back cover.

From setting up a stellar team to consultations and evaluations, and from implementation to assessing success, this guide presents detailed advice and ideas to provide assistive technology (AT) services that effectively and efficiently help students. The nuts and bolts of each area are presented in a practical way (with amusing metaphors thrown in for good measure) so that you can directly apply what's in the book and see tangible results.

This guide is a resource for parents of children with dyslexia, providing practical information and advice for supporting their children's learning and development. The book covers various aspects of dyslexia, including its causes, symptoms, and effects on reading and writing abilities. It also offers strategies and tips for helping children with dyslexia, including tips for creating a supportive home environment, working with teachers and schools, and finding resources and support services. The goal of the guide is to empower parents to help their children overcome the challenges of dyslexia and reach their full potential. In addition to the practical advice and tips, the guide also includes information on the latest research and developments in the field of dyslexia. This includes information on new educational technologies and assistive devices that can help children with dyslexia. The guide also addresses common challenges and issues that parents of children with dyslexia may face, such as dealing with feelings of frustration and anxiety, and finding the right resources and support services. The guide is written in a clear, concise, and accessible style, making it easy for parents to understand and apply the information. The authors have a wealth of experience working with children with dyslexia and their families, and they draw on their expertise to provide practical, evidence-based advice. Whether you are new to dyslexia or have been dealing with it for some time, this guide offers valuable insights, guidance, and support to help your child succeed. Whether you are looking for strategies to help your child with reading and writing, advice on working with schools, or information on the latest research and developments, this guide is an essential resource for any parent of a child with dyslexia

This book draws on contemporary occupational therapy theory andresearch to provide occupational therapy students and clinicianswith a practical resource on implementing occupation centredpractice with children. Each chapter has specific objectives and uses case studies todemonstrate the clinical realities and applications of each of thetopics addressed. Best practice guidelines are provided along witha summary of recommendations drawn from the relevant theories,occupational therapy philosophy and existing research. The bookaims specifically to be practice based.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This up-to-date book shows how assistive technology can be used in all kinds of classrooms, at all grade levels, to enhance the teaching and learning of students with a wide range of disabilities. The emphasis is on the integration of assistive technology into the curriculum. It addresses the challenges teachers face when using assistive technology to teach new skills to students with disabilities, to increase their independence and productivity, and to provide them with access to the general education curriculum. The text discusses disability categories within the context of school-related tasks and technology-based solutions to avoid misleading readers into simply pairing a certain diagnosis with a certain tech tool. The new edition of Assistive Technology in the Classroom keeps readers abreast of relevant new developments in mobile devices and assistive technology through a new chapter on how to use assistive technology to create visual supports and promote positive behavior, chapter updates on available mobile devices, expanded information on Universal Design for Learning, and additional ideas and discussion on how to match technology tools to a student’s specific needs and strengths.

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The greatest advantage of modern technology is its ability to improve the lives of all. In particular, new technologies have the potential to greatly mitigate cognitive, motor, and social impairments stemming from genetic or environmental factors. Recent Advances in Assistive Technologies to Support Children with Developmental Disorders raises awareness of disabled children and what can be done to help them grow and develop alongside their peers. Bringing together personal experiences with academic investigation, this book is an essential reference for doctors, pediatricians, pre- and primary school educators, and scientists working to enhance the impact assistive technologies have on the youngest members of society.

This book is a practical guide, with rationale to supporting people with epilepsy. It encompasses epilepsy guidance such as NICE (2012, revised 2019), The Equality Act (2010), the children and families act (2014), current evidence based-practice, and regulatory organisation standards. It is predominantly aimed at nurses and student nurses, especially, those studying learning disability nursing but also residential, respite and supported living services, schools and family carers, to enable them to offer appropriate and evidence-based support to people with epilepsy of all ages. It is estimated there are approximately 1200 epilepsy related deaths each year in the UK. Many of these are considered to be preventable. High-profile cases have led to an increase in anxiety in people providing services, and greater scrutiny of those services by regulatory bodies. Over the years, the authors have been asked the same questions and witnessed the same misunderstandings and mistakes, by people supporting individuals with epilepsy. So they looked at the common themes and the resources available. It became clear that the information to address these gaps is available, but not easily accessible. There is lots of information in the public domain, however much of it is factual, rather than practical. This book provides practical information and resources with the focus on “what needs to happen”,” how to make it happen” and “who needs to do it”. This book is useful for supporting people with epilepsy wherever they live (both within and outside the United Kingdom).