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Author:   Albert M. Cook (Professor Emeritus, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) ,  Janice Miller Polgar (Professor Emerita, School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9780323075367

ISBN 10:   0323075363
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   27 January 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Overview 2. A Framework for Assistive Technologies 3. Disabled Human User of Assistive Technologies 4. Seating Systems as Extrinsic Enablers for Assistive Technologies 5. Making the Connection: User Inputs for Assistive Technologies 6. Control Interfaces for Assistive Technologies 7. Computer Access Ð Augmenting the Keyboard and Mouse 8. Sensory Aids for Persons with Visual Impairments 9. Sensory Aids for Persons with Auditory Impairments 10. Assistive Technologies to Aid Cognitive Function 11. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 12. Technologies That Enable Mobility 13. Technologies for Transportation and Driving 14. Technologies That Aid Manipulation and Control of the Environment

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This book strive to support rehabilitation staff who need practical information about AT, with emphasis on implementing effective systems for consumers in clinical and community settings to facilitate increased independence in activities of daily living...There is a good balance of theory and practice, and for those who wish to focus on theory, the theory has been separated in the text to make it easier to focus on...It is well referenced, with links to aid further research, if required. The reader can also register on-line to the 'Evolve' website to add to the learning experience, with free study tools. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, April 2012

<p> This book strive to support rehabilitation staff who need practical information about AT, with emphasis on implementing effective systems for consumers in clinical and community settings to facilitate increased independence in activities of daily living...There is a good balance of theory and practice, and for those who wish to focus on theory, the theory has been separated in the text to make it easier to focus on...It is well referenced, with links to aid further research, if required. The reader can also register on-line to the 'Evolve' website to add to the learning experience, with free study tools. <p>Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, April 2012

Author Information

Professor Emeritus Albert M. Cook, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Professor Emerita Janice Miller Polgar works at the School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

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