Improving Educational Outcomes Through Assistive Technology
Abstract
Children with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate special education. These children may receive services from a number of professionals, including physical, speech and occupational therapist to ensure they are able to participate in and benefit from their special education program. For many of these children, traditional lecture-based instruction does not maximize learning potentials. This article calls on therapists and special educators to embrace and fully support students’ use of assistive technology in support of their education. This support has to include training the student and support staff to use the technology and it should include implementation and outcomes-based research to identify how and for whom technology is appropriate.
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