9780323006439-0323006434-Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition)

Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition)

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ISBN-13: 9780323006439
ISBN-10: 0323006434
Edition: 2
Author: Albert M. Cook PhD PE, Susan Hussey MS OTR
Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Mosby
Format: Hardcover 523 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780323006439
ISBN-10: 0323006434
Edition: 2
Author: Albert M. Cook PhD PE, Susan Hussey MS OTR
Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Mosby
Format: Hardcover 523 pages

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Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition) (ISBN-13: 9780323006439 and ISBN-10: 0323006434), written by authors Albert M. Cook PhD PE, Susan Hussey MS OTR, was published by Mosby in 2001. With an overall rating of 3.9 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.33.

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Completely revised and updated to reflect changes in the field, the new edition of this popular text presents a model of a disabled human operator using various assistive technologies. Also included: an overview and historical perspective of the field; special disabilities and the use of assistive technologies; how to derive and measure standards of performance; proper positioning when using assistive devices; and more. New to this edition: a comprehensive glossary; new appendices, including a list of resources and a list of product manufacturers; additional case studies; new illustrations and photographs; and more!

  • Assistive technology intervention process
    • Seating and positioning systems as extrinsic enablers for assistive technologies
  • Control interfaces for assistive technologies
    • Computers as extrinsic enablers for assistive technologies
  • Visual and auditory outputs for assistive technologies
    • Augmentative and alternative communication systems
  • Technologies for personal and community mobility
    • Technologies that aid manipulation and control of the environment
  • Sensory aids for persons with visual, auditory or tactile impairments
    • Pedagogy: Learning Objectives and Key Terms for each chapter, Study Questions for each chapter, Case Studies throughout the book, Outlines for each chapter
  • Model of a disabled human operator using the various assistive technologies
    • Three new chapters: Contexts of Assistive Technology Application, Outcome Measurement in Assistive Technology, and Legislation and Funding
  • Comprehensive glossary, new appendices (including a list of resources and product manufacturers), and additional case studies, illustrations and photographs
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