Succinct, yet comprehensive, Assistive Technology is designed to help educators better understand assistive technology and how it can support students with disabilities from early childhood through the transition into adulthood. This practical book is organized around the purpose of technology and the support it can provide rather than a student’s disability categorization. Grounded in research and filled with engaging case studies and activities, author Emily C. Bouck offers an unbiased depiction of the advantages and limitations of technology. Readers are exposed to a full range of assistive technology including up-to-date coverage of low- and high-technology, as well as free and for-purchase options that can be used to support students with disabilities.

KEY FEATURES:

• An emphasis on using existing mainstream technology for assistive technology reflects the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) framework.
• Case studies provide real-life examples of assistive technology used by teachers to support students.
• Perspective sections in every chapter focus on a range of different facets, such as Research-to-Practice of a particular technology, developing a Technology Mind Set, and connecting the technology to a curriculum.
• Extension Activities encourage further exploration, such as watching a video – in class or on their own – that is relevant to the technology presented in the chapter.
• Hands-on Application Activities encourage readers to engage with the different technology resources referenced in each chapter.
• Suggestions for Web 2.0 and app-based assistive technology inform readers to a range of assistive technology options to consider given the current (and predicted future) trend toward more mobile and personalized technology.