Assistive technology (AT) makes possible for young children with disabilities to learn, play, and... more Assistive technology (AT) makes possible for young children with disabilities to learn, play, and build relationships. By improving their mobility, communication, and access to their environment, AT allows children with disabilities more freedom and independence. The purpose of this chapter is to guide early childhood professionals with examples and recommendations for the integration of assistive technology in natural environments to meet early childhood outcomes for children up to the age of five. This chapter is organized in three sections. Section 1 briefly discusses the legal background in early childhood services as it applies to AT. Section 2 describes the framework for meeting young children's needs for AT within the context of early childhood outcomes. Section 3 presents the application of assistive technology in meeting recommended family outcomes. The Additional Readings section to this chapter includes a list and description of applicable websites and assistive technology resources.
Assistive technology (AT) makes possible for young children with disabilities to learn, play, and... more Assistive technology (AT) makes possible for young children with disabilities to learn, play, and build relationships. By improving their mobility, communication, and access to their environment, AT allows children with disabilities more freedom and independence. The purpose of this chapter is to guide early childhood professionals with examples and recommendations for the integration of assistive technology in natural environments to meet early childhood outcomes for children up to the age of five. This chapter is organized in three sections. Section 1 briefly discusses the legal background in early childhood services as it applies to AT. Section 2 describes the framework for meeting young children's needs for AT within the context of early childhood outcomes. Section 3 presents the application of assistive technology in meeting recommended family outcomes. The Additional Readings section to this chapter includes a list and description of applicable websites and assistive technology resources.
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