Assistive Technology in the Homes of Children with Learning Disabilities: An Exploratory Study.

Raskind, Marshall H.; Higgins, Eleanor L.; Slaff, Nora B.; Shaw, Tobey K.

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ERIC Number: EJ581812

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Assistive Technology in the Homes of Children with Learning Disabilities: An Exploratory Study.

Raskind, Marshall H.; Higgins, Eleanor L.; Slaff, Nora B.; Shaw, Tobey K.

Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, v9 n2 p47-56 Sum 1998

A study investigated the effects of integrating assistive technology into the homes of 13 children with learning disabilities (ages 9-16). All placements were judged to have had positive effects on children and/or their families. Eight placements were judged successful in all three categories of technology performance and child and family variables. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Environment, Learning Disabilities, Parent Attitudes, Predictor Variables, Satisfaction, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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